fhtfire
739 posts
Dec 25, 2006
9:57 PM
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Flew the A-team out of the new kit boxes today...they trapped with no problem. The kit boxes are pretty much in. The A-team box is done and the B and young bird team boxes are all done except V-perches and the inside door. But here it is....I can close up the front of the kit boxes if I want to...or open for sun and ventilation.
Rock and ROLL
Paul
Traps, Kit Boxes, 2 windows and vents were added since last photos.
The Wall is opened up exposing the kit boxes.
The A-team box is on the Left, Breeder loft is on the right and leaves a little hallway....the other two Boxes are to the left of the A-team box....there is also an open area to my left that is 4X8 that I will use to add a hen and cock loft in the near future.
The inside of the Breeder loft....5'X8'
My Guard dog...she is learning to duck hunt and loves it...she fetches things from the bottom of the pool in the 6' deep area...crazy...
Anyway...I will paint it real soon
Rock and ROLL
Paul
Merry Xmas everyone!
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knaylor
393 posts
Dec 25, 2006
10:00 PM
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Paul, looks great bud!!!
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dave
250 posts
Dec 25, 2006
10:29 PM
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looks good Paul. What is the dimension of your new setup? I might be building one this summer.
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sac_spinners
24 posts
Dec 25, 2006
10:39 PM
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Dam Paul you can build, that looks great man
spin to win
chor
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luis
55 posts
Dec 25, 2006
10:54 PM
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Very nice job Paul.Enjoy!!
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W@yne
108 posts
Dec 26, 2006
12:16 AM
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Great job Paul nice loft
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Newflyer
93 posts
Dec 26, 2006
5:06 AM
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Hey Paul,,,,,,,,,Great looken loft. I got a question for you. Now that you have a new loft . Do you or will you ever put on a cage on the kit box doors (on the outside) so that the birds have access to the outdoors & sun?? Just curious. And what are your thoughts on outside cages?? Not the ones for settling. Or do you leave the individual doors open for sun light?
Paul
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Outlaw Vizsla
36 posts
Dec 26, 2006
5:36 AM
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Paul,
That freaking rocks! Gotta be nice to have everything all in one spot.
Matt
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nicksiders
1059 posts
Dec 26, 2006
5:39 AM
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Paul.
Awesome.
The other Paul,
I have a outside cage for my breeders for sunning and bathing. Don't use an outside cage for the kit birds, they fly in the sun and the bottom of the kit box is wire for bath drainage. The reasom to put the bath pan in the outside cage for the breeders is to keep the loft dry.
Nick
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Outlaw Vizsla
37 posts
Dec 26, 2006
5:41 AM
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Paul,
That freaking rocks! Gotta be nice to have everything all in one spot.
Matt
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Santandercol
581 posts
Dec 26, 2006
5:57 AM
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Looks pretty nice Paul.Lots of light inside.Is that litter pellet stove fuel?Is that about 10X18ft?I like your diver dog.Labs are one of my favourite breeds.
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Kelly
Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2006 5:59 AM
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smokey
72 posts
Dec 26, 2006
8:08 AM
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looks REAL NICE paul
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Major-ret
38 posts
Dec 26, 2006
9:02 AM
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I was just over at Paul's on Saturday and checked out his set-up and you talk about a big difference. No more slide/swings or crouching to get to his breeders! The breeders looked so happy with the room that they will no doubt kick out some great rollers!!!! Paul's wife has got to be happy with the loft as there shouldn't be much feathers in the pool!!! Nice job Paul. Steve
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fhtfire
740 posts
Dec 26, 2006
10:01 AM
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David,
I love the Greeen nest fronts...they do hold up and they clean up real easy....I just unscrew them with 4 screws and when I clean the nest boxes and throw them in a bucket soapy watter.....all clean....they are cut to fit too...they are about 4 inches longer and you cut them to fit. I really like them....I love those traps too....they are easy to install, don't warp or anything and look good...Tony can get them too...because they are from Jeds.
rock and ROLL
Paul
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fhtfire
741 posts
Dec 26, 2006
10:02 AM
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As for putting a "sun Cage"///yes I will do that...all the windows can open up and I will hang a cage for sunlight....I also have perches in front of the windows so that during the good weather they can sit in front of an open window...I also have 2 sky lights that you can't see that let in plenty of light...the cages will be removeable.
rock and ROLL
Paul
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cdetorres
8 posts
Dec 26, 2006
10:06 AM
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Yeah Paul the new loft is outstanding. I'll be seeing it for the first time in just a few minutes(in person). See you there Buddy.
Chris
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fhtfire
742 posts
Dec 26, 2006
10:07 AM
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Kelly,
The measurements are 9'X14'....In all...out the door the loft has cost me about 2600.00....and that is for everything...wood for the kit boxes, chicken wire, screws, Windows, Sky lights and traps......I may have to buy a couple more pieces of wood...I used the cheapest plywood for the kit boxes and breeder loft and all 2X2 and 2X3 to save money. The windows were only 50.00 each....they were in the sale bin and a window shop....The building was built by Barnco....they smoked tuff Shed...and Barco uses 1 1/8" on the floor...thick stuff...
I love labs too...had them all my life and so has my parents...she "Kona" is a little over 2years old...I am going to breed her next year....she is full of Field Champions in her Ped.......she is very muscular...she swims for about 4 hours at a time in the summer with the kids...
rock and ROLL
Paul
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fhtfire
743 posts
Dec 26, 2006
3:40 PM
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Yes those are wood pellets on the floor.......they work good
rock and ROLL
Paul
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motherlodelofts
1205 posts
Dec 26, 2006
9:14 PM
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Nice job Paul !!!!!
Scott
PS you may want to think about more air flow , and use those windows for a small fly pen for the breeders so they can catch the rays and bath , easy fix
Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2006 9:16 PM
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Double D
305 posts
Dec 26, 2006
9:26 PM
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Looks great Paul! I really like the way it turned out. That's a set-up you can be happy with for a very long time. It's very nice to have new digs. I'd recommend putting those individual floor tiles down on the "hallway" parts of your loft, makes clean-up real easy and it looks nice. Plus, they are real cheap and go down easy. All you do is peel the paper off the back and lay them down. You just have to make sure you don't have any extra space around the edges or the tiles tend to "walk" on you a little bit. Ya done good bro!
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Darin Olson
Checkerboard Lofts
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JMUrbon
178 posts
Dec 26, 2006
9:32 PM
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Hey Paul looks great, hey for the area under the kit boxes when I had my kit boxes inside when I lived in Suisun I put the black tar paper down on the floor. Very easy to clean uo and never gets soaked through. Just roll it up and throw it away and cut another piece. The loft looks great and is a very nice upgrade. Joe
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A Proven Family of Spinners
http://www.freewebs.com/jmurbonlofts/
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BR Rollers
59 posts
Dec 27, 2006
9:16 AM
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BEAUTIFUL! Just freakin BEAUTIFUL Paul! Extra nice buddy.
Do you still have the loft under the jungle jim? Thats one I will always remember.
ROCK ON!
Ronnie
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ultrasonic
22 posts
Dec 27, 2006
9:48 AM
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Now that is a great layout for a loft,all space used to the max.Any chance of letting me know where you got the plans for it.I would love to build one just like it,if you don't mind?
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ultrasonic
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
982 posts
Dec 27, 2006
10:19 AM
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Great Job Paul. Looks really nice. Neighbors shouldn't have anything to complain about either.
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fhtfire
744 posts
Dec 28, 2006
4:35 PM
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Ultrasonic,
The plans for the loft were from...Paul Fullerton Construction...LOL...Actually....Barnco...put the shed together...and I did the rest....it is 9X14......and I can give you the dimensions of the kit boxes and my hen and cock loft...just e-mail me at paulfullerton@sbcglobal.net....I just took out the graph paper and plotted out different designs and this is what I finally thought would work the best.
rock and ROLL
Paul
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JMHD
49 posts
Dec 28, 2006
4:51 PM
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Hey Paul your Loft looks great fine job. John M.
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ultrasonic
32 posts
Dec 29, 2006
1:27 PM
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Thanks Paul
I have sent you an email.
.......
Frank
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parlorfancier916
214 posts
Dec 29, 2006
5:22 PM
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wished my loft looked that great.
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Santandercol
591 posts
Dec 29, 2006
7:38 PM
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Parlourfancier,
When I was your age my loft was built out of whatever I could get my hands on.The main thing is to protect your birds from wet,severe drafts and predators.
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Kelly
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646 posts
Jul 20, 2008
11:52 AM
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nice
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CVRC
325 posts
Jul 20, 2008
2:20 PM
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very nice looking loft...
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Cristian Castro
CM Loft
CVR
WWW.COACHELLAVALLEYROLLERS.COM
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gotspin7
1506 posts
Jul 20, 2008
3:26 PM
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Very nice Paul, how does it look know that the birds been living in it? LOL
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Sal Ortiz
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