kopetsa
301 posts
Mar 02, 2008
12:40 PM
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Look at my roller door I made. Got the idea from my neighbor!
They can only go in one way and can't get back out.
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Last Edited by on Mar 02, 2008 12:42 PM
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PR_rollers
617 posts
Mar 02, 2008
12:44 PM
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why you say they can't get back out I see a way out ..
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Ralph....
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kopetsa
303 posts
Mar 02, 2008
12:51 PM
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They cant, they have absolutely nothing to grab on too. It is only 7 1/2 inches wide. No birds have ever gotten out of these yet!
Last Edited by on Mar 02, 2008 12:52 PM
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
1284 posts
Mar 02, 2008
1:19 PM
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I guarantee u kopetsa they will get out.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only my 2 cents..
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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Missouri-Flyer
1405 posts
Mar 02, 2008
1:27 PM
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Kop,
The drop traps are a great idea if built correctly. I have used them for years as well as other fliers in my area. Here is a pic of mine. It doesnt show much, but as you can see, you cant see out of it. I build mine 5" wide X 7" tall.. Now and then I will have a youngster get out that I just placed in the kitbox, but it is rare..The way yours is designed, you may have problems.
The drop is to the left of the bird.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
Last Edited by on Mar 02, 2008 1:40 PM
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Missouri-Flyer
1406 posts
Mar 02, 2008
1:34 PM
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here is a pic from the outside with landing board.. I didnt see a landing board in your pic.
you can see it on the right of this pic.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
Last Edited by on Mar 02, 2008 1:37 PM
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
1285 posts
Mar 02, 2008
1:36 PM
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Zuppppppppppp Jerry............
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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Missouri-Flyer
1407 posts
Mar 02, 2008
1:39 PM
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Enjoying the 75 degree day my friend... Windy but nice...Flew my B team and they disappeared for 25 minutes, but came back and went to work as normal..Got 14 young in the nests this week...Hatched out 24 so far.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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Electric-man
1223 posts
Mar 02, 2008
1:56 PM
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Kop, better put a door over the front! Bet the neighborhood cats can find their way in!
Hang on Jerry, I'm sending you some storms!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
Last Edited by on Mar 02, 2008 2:01 PM
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kopetsa
304 posts
Mar 02, 2008
2:11 PM
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Yep I'm putting a door in the front of it where they are not flying! Nothing can get out!
Last Edited by on Mar 02, 2008 4:34 PM
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sundance
496 posts
Mar 02, 2008
2:52 PM
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I bet they also get out. Theres always at least 1 tricky bird that will figure it out. the rest will follow. I`ve never used this system but I`m sure it is a good system. Just needs a little modifying. You appear to be very handy with the woodworking tools. And I`m sure you will figure it out if you have any problems.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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Missouri-Flyer
1409 posts
Mar 02, 2008
3:08 PM
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I see it coming Val.
Went out and enclosed the loft again. Had it open today for them to enjoy some natural light.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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Santandercol
2069 posts
Mar 02, 2008
8:27 PM
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Kope,
If you made that trap about 4" wide they won't get out,but I betcha like that size they will.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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kopetsa
309 posts
Mar 03, 2008
9:04 AM
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I might do that kel.
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sippi
84 posts
Mar 03, 2008
1:18 PM
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Be sure and put a door that you close every day. I use bob traps mostly and preach to people that dont have doors to close them up. Of course last year I didnt take my own advice and had a bird out overnight so I left the door down. Mr cooper came and killed four kit birds and made a couple more kill themselves and killed the bird that stayed out. Next time if he stays out overnight he is on his own. Better to lose one than loose half a kit.
Did you ever find your varmit?
Sippi
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Electric-man
1227 posts
Mar 03, 2008
2:04 PM
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I had a friend that had a coop go right in his trap also! Killed several birds! He had to retrain what was left to another kit box after that! They wouldn't go back in the old one!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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Santandercol
2080 posts
Mar 03, 2008
4:05 PM
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Was that with bob traps Val?Sometimes I leave mine open but I'm using 4 "ABS pipe 45degree.Hoping mrcoop can't get in there so easy,tho he probably can.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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