tubjohnvang
12 posts
Feb 29, 2008
12:50 PM
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i just got done fixing myself a new box for my breeder..it's my first one i ever built so didn't know how to built one but use my imagnation..the whole thing is 4ftX4ft..and hold 9 separate box inside..each separate box is 16in high, 16 in wide and 18inches long..but now i am thinking it might be to small..can i get some input please..
john
Last Edited by on Feb 29, 2008 12:56 PM
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PLS
25 posts
Feb 29, 2008
1:03 PM
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Space looks a little small...but NICE JOB!!!!!
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c robbo
143 posts
Feb 29, 2008
1:11 PM
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u shud lat the front of ya cages and it will look 100 times better. i can see the water battel faling over and the pots
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kcfirl
332 posts
Feb 29, 2008
1:27 PM
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My thought is that this is not enough space per pair. I think you would be better making each breeder box 2x as tall and having 4 boxes in this space.
If the sapce is too small, the birds will retain their feces and bring fertilization down. Also, keeping birds in a small space will take years off the birds life.
Regards,
Ken
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c robbo
146 posts
Feb 29, 2008
1:30 PM
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i agree true
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Fire_Baller_916
144 posts
Feb 29, 2008
1:36 PM
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Dont you think your birds can knock over the feed and exscape from that small opening...Just a thought...
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Last Edited by on Feb 29, 2008 1:37 PM
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Edgar
21 posts
Feb 29, 2008
2:04 PM
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I think you should think about making you breeding cages for three pairs insted of six give them more room to move less stress for your birds. edgar.
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sundance
493 posts
Feb 29, 2008
3:25 PM
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That is a good start. It probably looks similar to what many of us started with. Little by little it grows, expands and turns into more than you planned to begin with. If possible, give the pairs more room. They will be happier, and you will be happier with their results and their health.
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Electric-man
1217 posts
Feb 29, 2008
4:24 PM
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Nicely put, Butch! Shows your character!
Comparible to my first breeder cage as a youngster! My boxes were larger though! You might consider turning the three compartments on each row into two and then bring the fronts forward some. Looks like you could move them forward almost a foot and still have room for your waterers and feeders! Just some ideas!
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Val
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Windjammer Loft
247 posts
Mar 01, 2008
10:37 AM
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John...........nice job for a first time builder.....One suggestion, I would make them alittle bit deeper. Looks like you have the room. Keep in mind that the NEXT will get better and better and so on. Keep up the good work.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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tubjohnvang
14 posts
Mar 01, 2008
3:37 PM
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Thanks for the imputs guys..ill redo it from 9 compartment to 6 and make it longer...again thanks guys..
john
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Windjammer Loft
248 posts
Mar 02, 2008
1:14 PM
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John....I would leave the 9 boxes, just extend them out (deeper)about 6" or more if you have the roon to expand that much.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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spinner ball
8 posts
Mar 02, 2008
2:00 PM
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Nice but not bad for a first job.I think it is too small should be 4feet x4feet x2feet high, for 1 pair.
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Velo99
1604 posts
Mar 02, 2008
5:41 PM
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Gotta start somewhere bro. I admire your initiative
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V99
Keep the best. Eat the rest.
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jt smash
8 posts
Mar 03, 2008
8:25 AM
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Good start.however, you want to make it easy to clean.it appears that you will lose alot of food .causing you a rat/mice problem.water spillage will make your birds sick,you have to many birds in that tight space. slant your roof for water drainage.and paint. That type of wood if not painted will swell and rot.and thanks for asking for help we all had to start somewhere. JT SMASH
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W@yne
1149 posts
Mar 03, 2008
10:04 AM
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Good first attempt tubjohnvang Like Kenny says you have to start somewhere.
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W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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