DUCKS N ROLLERS
3 posts
Aug 13, 2007
12:32 PM
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Hello to all,
I have built a double kit box 93"wide x 48 high x 36"deep
dividing it in the middle to make two boxes.
im down to putting the front face on it, and was wanting to find out what you guys find most usefull for the front of your kit boxes.
one large hinged door for each compartment ?
maybe add a second hinged door for releasing ?
or ????
thanks in advance for all your sugestions
mike Barry.
Last Edited by on Aug 13, 2007 12:47 PM
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classicpony
312 posts
Aug 13, 2007
12:40 PM
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Looking like you on the right track to me.
Jim
Last Edited by on Aug 13, 2007 2:13 PM
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nicksiders
2053 posts
Aug 13, 2007
1:18 PM
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A door within a door. One large door hinged with another small trap door in center. Use plenty of hinges on large door.
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Nick
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nicksiders
2054 posts
Aug 13, 2007
1:20 PM
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K.I.S.S. method always applies.
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Nick
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DUCKS N ROLLERS
5 posts
Aug 13, 2007
1:23 PM
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ok nicksiders, i'll bite.
what is k.i.s.s ?
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nicksiders
2057 posts
Aug 13, 2007
1:37 PM
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Keep It Simple Stupid. It was a book I read Eons ago and I made it a required reading of all of my management staff. It is what you have to say to yourself when you take on projects..........you don't call people stupid....of course. It is a self-reference
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Nick
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DUCKS N ROLLERS
6 posts
Aug 13, 2007
1:43 PM
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I like it....good advice !
where were you when i started this project ?
noahs ark was'nt this heavy!
this is earthquake terratory.
and when the ground starts moving, im runnin to the kit box for safty !
Last Edited by on Aug 13, 2007 1:46 PM
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classicpony
315 posts
Aug 13, 2007
2:15 PM
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An hope it does not fall on you!
Jim
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Missouri-Flyer
792 posts
Aug 13, 2007
4:26 PM
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I use a single door with drop traps on each side.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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trevsta65
175 posts
Aug 13, 2007
4:37 PM
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DUCKS N ROLLERS
7 posts
Aug 13, 2007
5:51 PM
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Wow !
i posted this topic on my lunch hour and i come home to a bunch of pictures that really helps me to make up my mind on my front door,now thats fast service !
im really impressed with how everyone on this site is so helpfull.
all i can say is "pigeon people rule" !
thanks to everyone for the help.
Mike Barry.
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
123 posts
Aug 13, 2007
6:16 PM
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Zup mike
Last Edited by on Aug 13, 2007 6:21 PM
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George Ruiz
351 posts
Aug 14, 2007
8:02 AM
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Mike after building several Kit boxes with different types of doors and flying out of them I found the ones with two doors and two traps work best for me.
The reason is if you move birds around or just need to handle them you can open one door and prevent the birds from flying out, and by having two traps the birds learn to trap real fast .
check out the doors on my kit box on my website Freewebs.com/g1ruiz/ look onthe kit birds page or lofts
George
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George Ruiz
352 posts
Aug 14, 2007
8:10 AM
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Mike here is a pic ,check out the Muffs on the red bar it was a gift from Hector Coya of San Dimas Ca.
Last Edited by on Aug 14, 2007 8:16 AM
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Double R
63 posts
Aug 14, 2007
1:57 PM
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Hey Guys with the solid doors on kit boxes. Do you think the birds may overheat in this heatwave? Or do they get enough air threw the vents and wire floor? I was just thinking outloud because, I'm down to putting doors on my kit box then painting and I'm done....
Robby
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Double R
64 posts
Aug 14, 2007
2:27 PM
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Here's my kit box almost done. Finaly!!!!!
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sundance
154 posts
Aug 14, 2007
6:52 PM
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I`m with George on this one. I built mine with the double doors. One door is 14 inchs wide and the other is 24. These do work well to keep the birds in while handleing and feeding. The larger door also has a smaller door cut into it with 1x1 wire for added ventilation on hot days and you dont have to open the doors at all to just look into the box. If you can find a picture of Adrian Gasperinnis kitboxs mine are almost identicle. I think the guy I modeled mine after took his idea from Adrian. And Adrian , sorry about the spelling of your name,...
I really got to learn to post pics on here... Butch
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Double R
65 posts
Aug 15, 2007
4:02 AM
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Hey Rudy, the traps are plastic 4 in roof jacks for pvc vent pipe, with 45 degree angle....
Robby
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Double R
66 posts
Aug 15, 2007
4:12 AM
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Hey Butch, if you download photobucket, then flock photobucket all you have to do is drag your pictures and drop them where you want them..It's so simple even I can do it..lol.
Robby
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J_Star
1126 posts
Aug 15, 2007
4:49 AM
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I designed my kit boxes doors to give the birds ventilation, sun light and darkness when I need to. Each door has a trap with Bobs on the top 1/3 of the door. The trap door is made out of blexy glass. The bottom 2/3 of the door is wire 1/2” gauge. Also, I made an insert out of wood that will cover the wire for darkness and at night for added security so that cats and wild animals don’t bother them. My kit boxes design is like a dog house with a V roof and covered with shingles. The reason for that design is to blend the kit boxes with the sheds in the backyard and the house in general.
Jay
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DUCKS N ROLLERS
12 posts
Aug 15, 2007
8:29 AM
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thanks jay,
i like the idea of having all your bases covered for light ,weather and air flow..
mike barry.
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
134 posts
Aug 15, 2007
10:23 AM
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OK Robby cool at first when i saw them they look like busted speakers..lol
RUDY
Last Edited by on Aug 15, 2007 5:17 PM
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DUCKS N ROLLERS
13 posts
Aug 15, 2007
11:08 AM
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Hey robby,
are those bose surrond sound speakers ?
what kind of music are your birds going to listen to?
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Double R
68 posts
Aug 15, 2007
12:10 PM
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Mike,
They like a little country and a little rock-n-roll..lol
They're not speakers they're 45 degree plastic roof jacks, used for venting pvc pipe out the top of houses......
Robby
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DUCKS N ROLLERS
14 posts
Aug 15, 2007
2:23 PM
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hey robby,
ya, i recognized them, i work in the wholesale plumbing industry.
i was just being a smart aaaassss.
i just cant help myself.
good luck on your loft,looks like your almost done.
im going to one up you on that sound system.
im going to give each bird headphones !
there i go again .
mike barry
Last Edited by on Aug 15, 2007 2:23 PM
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
137 posts
Aug 15, 2007
5:23 PM
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Ok Robby nice kit boxxxxxxxxx
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