rollerman132
86 posts
Mar 19, 2007
11:26 PM
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I was thinking about making some feed trays for my kit boxes, what size are they normally? Do the kit birds get spooked when you take the trays out? All info is greatly appreciated.
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Missouri-Flyer
378 posts
Mar 20, 2007
3:11 AM
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A normal size is any size that works for the number of birds you are feeding. I use one that is 12" wide and 16" long, feeds 20 birds without to much mishap.I have also used a metal feeder typically used for poultry, long and slender with good success. Usually after they eat they will drink and then fly up to their perch. That is when you reach in and retreive the tray..No spooking..
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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Velo99
991 posts
Mar 20, 2007
5:05 AM
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I build mine out of 1x6 about 30 inches long. Feeds 22 with no problem. "I" beam with a band around it. Give them two inches to stick thier heads in and eat. Close in the ends for stability.
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V99
Flippin`The Bird!
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
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REEDM
17 posts
Mar 20, 2007
8:22 AM
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mine are 24x24 works good for 24
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Mitch
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JMHD
164 posts
Mar 20, 2007
9:27 AM
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It would depend on your kit box dimensions I use also a 24 X 24 works great. John M.Loft(HDRC)So,Cal.
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chewy
11 posts
Mar 20, 2007
11:36 AM
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well..it all matter to your kitbox and u know u should make one that fits into it...so one easy thing for u to do is make it fit into it that's all and enough room to feeds up to 20 birds...that's all i did and it works for me....i dont really know how big is mine but i know that i just did it perfect enough for me ....chewy..
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sac_spinners
87 posts
Mar 20, 2007
11:45 AM
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mines are 24 x 24 they are perfect, mines are like sheet metal, the same trays that come with a rabbit hutch when you buy it, i prefer these ones over the wood ones..
Chor
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rollerman132
87 posts
Mar 20, 2007
7:46 PM
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thanks for the info guys.
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tapp
220 posts
Mar 20, 2007
7:48 PM
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Built these two in about 30 min out of scrap, they are apx. 32in long x 5in wide x 2in deep. I use two to a kit box of up to 25 birds
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Tapp
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Velo99
998 posts
Mar 21, 2007
4:51 AM
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Kim,
Those are like the ones I built but mine have a top and the center is a little shorter. Your right, thirty minutes and a few pieces of scrap and VOILA you have a feeder.
ONE
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V99
Flippin`The Bird!
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
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Missouri-Flyer
388 posts
Mar 21, 2007
5:55 AM
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Hey Kenny,
I noticed your last several posts had a number at the end...I didnt think much of it, until I seen that last one that said ONE...I get it now..thats how close your getting to that new hat!!!..LOL..Got cha!
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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motherlodelofts
1619 posts
Mar 21, 2007
6:11 AM
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I use 30 X 30 and don't like more than twenty birds on that size , plus I stand over it while they are feeding making sure that the feed stays evenly spread , this also keeps your birds used to being handled which is important so that you can gauge condition.
No they don't get spooked at all
Scott
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tapp
222 posts
Mar 21, 2007
9:18 AM
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I do like Scott does, I watch my birds eat most of the time. I'm always handling them. I can reach in with one hand and most birds will let me feel there crops with out moving from there box pearch.But I like picking them up and getting a good feel.I've had some small typy hens that are rolling well, feel a little lighter than the pushy cocks. Then some of the hens arn't as pushy when eating. I'll give them there share seperate.
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Tapp
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