Jutman
12 posts
Jan 11, 2008
12:17 PM
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what do you think is the right size kit box? Do you leave them in there year around? The reason I ask is that it gets pretty cold here in winter. Could you keep all together in one loft and then kit them in March?
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W@yne
921 posts
Jan 11, 2008
4:09 PM
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There's a lot of different kit box sizes i have seen but remember when building the box don't do the box too deep make the box so you can reach into it and pick the birds out of the box easily when need to do so.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2008 4:13 PM
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Skylineloft
907 posts
Jan 11, 2008
4:30 PM
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One thing you need to remember, what hurts a pigeon the most is leaving it in damp conditions or just in a place where they are living and eating in there own feces. Pigeons can withstand extreme heat and extreme cold conditions. You will see them on a hot day in Palm Springs enjoying the day at 120 degrees or in Alaska eating at MC Donald's in the snow. This is a box I designed so that I could keep my birds healthy while I rested them for months at a time. (YOU MUST MAKE SURE THERE LIVING CONDITIONS STAY DRY AND THAT THEY ARE WELL VENTILATED). I use the feed trays to feed them and hose them down afterwards so that they always have a clean plate to eat from. I clean there automatic waterers once a week. Right now, they are fat and happy living together. They enjoy each others company...lol
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Ray
Breeding Quality Spinners,
"One Roller At A Time".
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Jutman
13 posts
Jan 11, 2008
4:50 PM
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Hey ray, are your kit boxes wire on the bottom or are there pans in the bottom. Thanks Ron
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Skylineloft
908 posts
Jan 11, 2008
5:17 PM
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Yes,
There is wire bottoms with 3" trays underneath, a total of 7" to catch the droppings.
I only put the other trays in when I feed them. Then pull them out when there done. Keeps everything nice and clean inside.
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Ray
Breeding Quality Spinners,
"One Roller At A Time".
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Santandercol
1760 posts
Jan 11, 2008
5:32 PM
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4ft high,4ft wide and 3 ft deep is the size I like.Room for up to 26 birds.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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Jutman
14 posts
Jan 11, 2008
6:02 PM
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Ray, Sorry the reason I keep buggin you is because I have dail-up because I'm out a ways and can only get a picture. I guess what I'm trying to say is the wind can't blow up from underneath because you have a pan there. Right?
Thanks for all the help. I'm working on kit boxes as I have a few Ruby's and I'm waiting on some fireballs. Ron
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Skylineloft
909 posts
Jan 11, 2008
6:33 PM
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I might have a couple photos that I can post
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Ray
Breeding Quality Spinners,
"One Roller At A Time".
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Skylineloft
910 posts
Jan 11, 2008
6:41 PM
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Here we go..........
This does not show the feed trays I feed the birds with, but it will give you a idea of the size of the boxes.
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Ray
Breeding Quality Spinners,
"One Roller At A Time".
Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2008 6:43 PM
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Jutman
15 posts
Jan 11, 2008
7:27 PM
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Thanks Ray, you've been a ton of help. New to this and can use all I can get. Thanks again Ron
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Donny James
250 posts
Jan 11, 2008
7:33 PM
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i have to agree with wayne and ray on this one............donny james
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MGS LOFT
28 posts
Jan 11, 2008
10:31 PM
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HOW ABOUT A 4PLEX,HOLDS 21 KIT BIRDS EACH...
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Skylineloft
919 posts
Jan 11, 2008
10:36 PM
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MGS,
I always enjoy seeing your set up!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ray
Breeding Quality Spinners,
"One Roller At A Time".
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Windjammer Loft
141 posts
Jan 12, 2008
6:17 AM
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RAY......looks like a very well thought job. I like the complete idea of your set-up. Very good work,and good luck with your first fly.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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