George R.
140 posts
Feb 12, 2008
6:03 PM
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Hey Guys
I cleaned my lofts Sunday and at night i could hardly breath . I got a fever and I was Dizzy.
I used a mask and still got sick. I went to the Doctor today and got some chest xrays and a breathing treatment and some meds.
Guys dont ever forget to wear a mask when you clean.
Last Edited by on Feb 12, 2008 8:48 PM
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DUCKS N ROLLERS
109 posts
Feb 12, 2008
6:22 PM
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George,
sorry to hear your not feeling well.
you said you were wearing a mask....what kind of mask was it ? cheepy or a good one?
thanks for the reminder on this subject, now
take care and get better soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mike barry
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luis
641 posts
Feb 12, 2008
6:56 PM
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Guys always protect yourself when cleaning your birds and stay away form pigeon dust.There are some very good masks on the market.They are expensive but worth their weight in gold!Staying healthy should be a primary concern for yourself.Sometimes we take better care of the birds than ourselves! Keep all lofts and pens aerated to the max and don't forget to change the filters on your masks.It doesn't matter what your wearing if it's not operating properly!!Some of us are more suceptible than others ,but it's best to be safe!!!Also,keep in mind it's flu season so you have to be extra careful.A lot of viruses going around.Hope you get well soon George.
Last Edited by on Feb 12, 2008 7:53 PM
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gabe454
236 posts
Feb 12, 2008
7:36 PM
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sorry to hear your sick george hope you get better bro best of wishes george i clean my loft using a heavy duty shop vac keeps less dust flying around just a pointer.sounds like asma george
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454
TRIPLE "G" LOFT
Last Edited by on Feb 12, 2008 7:42 PM
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elopez
502 posts
Feb 12, 2008
7:45 PM
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Hope you feel better soon George. I got my mask from Tony it's worked great. Still try to take a few breaks to avoid breathing in some bad dust.
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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gabe454
237 posts
Feb 12, 2008
7:57 PM
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The best way to avoid these problems is to clean the loft as often as possible to avoid dust build up and have breathers (vents) with fans to blow out dust just enough ventalation. heres the shop vac got it at homedepot 100 bucks it works great to suck up all the dust and feces from the floor and hard to get areas.
454
TRIPLE "G" LOFT
Last Edited by on Feb 12, 2008 8:12 PM
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elopez
505 posts
Feb 12, 2008
8:04 PM
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I'm going to cut a few more air holes in my loft this weekend!
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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gabe454
238 posts
Feb 12, 2008
8:07 PM
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efren you know whats good get some dormers out on top of your roof what i did was installed them also installed suicide vents for the side so air could flow inside the loft ill post some pictures so you can see them tommorow.
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454
TRIPLE "G" LOFT
Last Edited by on Feb 12, 2008 8:08 PM
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elopez
509 posts
Feb 12, 2008
8:16 PM
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Thanks Gabe. I'm looking forward to the pics. I was actually just talking to Keith yesterday about his loft and mine. His loft is well ventilated and there's not any feathers flying around vs my loft isn't as ventilated as his and when I come out of there I have feathers all over... definitely need to figure something out.
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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Alohazona
402 posts
Feb 12, 2008
8:16 PM
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You would be suprised how much of that dust gets on you head or hair.Your clothing can be a dust magnet as wellDedicate a hat and some coveralls,and never bring them inside your home to hang up.......Aloha,Todd
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gabe454
239 posts
Feb 12, 2008
8:19 PM
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you can get all the supplies at homedepot well i use fans from the inside blowing out for the dust and also when its hot to blow the hot air out you know heat rises but its worked great for me.
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454
TRIPLE "G" LOFT
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elopez
510 posts
Feb 12, 2008
8:28 PM
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Todd - tell me about it. I'm always full of the little feathers. My wife won't let me get next to my kids without changing. I have started wearing a hoody jacket when I'm in my loft.
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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elopez
511 posts
Feb 12, 2008
8:29 PM
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Gabe,
I think this is what I'm going to have to do. I need to put in a fan to get the air moving in my loft.
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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Werstler
15 posts
Feb 12, 2008
9:12 PM
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I have the south side of my lofts open, most of the feathers and dust blow out by the birds flying in thier lofts. even in the winter they are open. In the spring sparrows fly by and catch the small feathers that get blown to use in thier nests.
Last Edited by on Feb 12, 2008 9:13 PM
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George R.
144 posts
Feb 12, 2008
9:25 PM
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wow wrestler !!
I see that blue chex w/f on the landing board. where do you live ?
it looks like the North pole LOL
Last Edited by on Feb 12, 2008 9:25 PM
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elopez
514 posts
Feb 12, 2008
9:28 PM
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You have a good eye George, All I saw was SNOW. Must be tough getting through all that snow...
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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George R.
147 posts
Feb 12, 2008
9:46 PM
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Cool if I ever need a place to hide out am I welcome up there LOL
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Werstler
17 posts
Feb 12, 2008
10:22 PM
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Yah George its a good place to hide. the closest roller club to me is the High Five Roller Club, it is about 3 hours away, I go to thier yearly meeting. but they are to far away to fly with, after square moved away and the only other roller guy got out of the hobbie there is no one close to me with roller. I guess Reno has a few roller guys that is about 70 miles from here. the other way to Redding or Yuba City is more like 100 miles... yep no-one would find you here.. LOL
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Santandercol
1984 posts
Feb 12, 2008
11:16 PM
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George,Take care and get better.
Werstler,
Do you wear snowshoes to feed your birds?Great photo!!
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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luis
644 posts
Feb 12, 2008
11:54 PM
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How do you protect your wooden cages in that weather.Looking at the pics it looks like the snow could really beat up the wood cages!
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Velo99
1578 posts
Feb 13, 2008
5:27 AM
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Ventilation is important.I have 14x36 in the top and a 12 x18 in the floor on both sides of my breeder loft. There is also a 3x48 soffet vent on the backside
Very little dust in myloft
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V99
Keep the best. Eat the rest.
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glenn
98 posts
Feb 13, 2008
7:20 AM
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Hello Geo:
Here is what I do, I have two large exhaust fans in the top of my loft that are temperture controlled (Home Depot $60.00), I wear a 3M Carbon filter (2300N95) with a breather on it they are about $10.00 each. I clean my loft once a month during off season & twice a month during the breeding season. A vaccum cleaner is your best buddy & if you can use a HEPA filter with it. Remember to clean the screens of the exhaust fans every time you clean the loft, if you don't you will burn up the motor. Before you installed the exhaust fans have an A/C guy look at your set-up so you can place the vents in the right place to get the best flow without creating a draft.
Glenn
Last Edited by on Feb 13, 2008 8:56 AM
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gabe454
240 posts
Feb 13, 2008
11:34 AM
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efren heres the gable end vent that go the sides of the loft they come in diffrent sizes and the next picture is the dormer vent that goes on top.hope this helps efren.
454
TRIPLE "G" LOFT
Last Edited by on Feb 13, 2008 11:44 AM
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ezeedad
334 posts
Feb 13, 2008
12:11 PM
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Some times spritzing a little water around is good. It cuts the dust a lot. I spray walls, ceiling and floor.
Gomez
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Alohabirds
92 posts
Feb 13, 2008
2:42 PM
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One tip to anyone using a shop vac. Get an extension hose for the vac, that way you can have the canister outside of the loft while you're inside doing your cleaning. It will really cut down on all the dust in the air.
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Aloha, Dexter
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crystalpalace
295 posts
Feb 13, 2008
7:48 PM
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George I hope your feeling better after taking medicine. The kind of work you did in the past did some harm to your lungs. It was a pleasure talking to you last night about your experience in the roller fancy. Good luck this year with the birds and get well soon. In the roller fancy, Ray Sanchez.
Last Edited by on Feb 13, 2008 7:56 PM
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George R.
149 posts
Feb 13, 2008
8:00 PM
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Thanks Ray
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elopez
524 posts
Feb 13, 2008
11:05 PM
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Thanks for the info guys and photo's Gabe. I think I'm going to get a fan on a timer so it can blow out the dust and open some additional air vents.
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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