pigeoncrazy
25 posts
Aug 03, 2008
11:14 AM
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Hi all,
Just wanted to show some photos of my new loft and kit box. Loft is 10x12 with a 4' aviary extension on one side. Kit box is approximately 3x3x4. I got a lot of great advice here about flying mobile. I appreciate everyone's willingness to help out! In the end I decided that being a total beginner, it would be best to start stationary. Next year I may get more adventurous and go mobile!
I am picking up the first 4 of my new birds later this week. Wish me luck!
~Karen
The Loft
Kit Box Front (closed)
Kit Box Front (open)
Box and Loft
Ventilation Door Open
Last Edited by on Aug 03, 2008 11:15 AM
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733 posts
Aug 03, 2008
11:15 AM
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love them... how the inside looks like in your big loft?
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EVILLOFT'S
Last Edited by on Aug 03, 2008 11:16 AM
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cr250
93 posts
Aug 03, 2008
11:19 AM
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Karen,nice setup.I take it you are going to start flying those birds soon.
Brian
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pigeoncrazy
26 posts
Aug 03, 2008
11:21 AM
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Thanks Evillofts!
I will have to get some better photos inside the loft. It has a small section for my feed & supplies, and the rest is open, with nest boxes on one wall and flat wooden perches on the other wall. 2 good size windows, roof & floor vents, plus the aviary door should keep air circulating nicely.
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pisto
28 posts
Aug 03, 2008
11:37 AM
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very beautiful,do you have a tray for the droppings on the flying kit?
Last Edited by on Aug 03, 2008 11:37 AM
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sippi
451 posts
Aug 03, 2008
12:34 PM
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Very sharp set up. If you have no BOP problems stationary is the way to go.
Sippi
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bigbull
46 posts
Aug 03, 2008
2:36 PM
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PIGEONCRAZY
good job on your loft/flyer boxs
nice bird man.real clean i like that.
bigbull
flying solo
south los angeles
BRICK RED LOFTS
Last Edited by on Aug 03, 2008 2:38 PM
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rollernewbie
30 posts
Aug 03, 2008
3:21 PM
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Nice looking Loft and Kit Box....
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-Billy
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pigeoncrazy
27 posts
Aug 03, 2008
3:34 PM
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Hi all!
Thanx for your kind words.
I don't have a tray for the droppings yet, but plan to install one.
Sippi - I hope I don't have BOP issues. Have not flown from my yard yet. Keeping fingers crossed!
I will start flying once my new birds get settled in. Probably on the weekend...wish me luck!!!
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nicksiders
3052 posts
Aug 03, 2008
3:58 PM
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Karen,
You got some good things going on. I also like the fact that you built the facilities first before you brought in the birds. That take patience that few of us have.
Looking good.
P.S. I like the little flower box; good touch.
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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kopetsa
1272 posts
Aug 03, 2008
4:21 PM
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Wow.. Very nice lofts!/kits! Nice yard!
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Andrew
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tou_vang
324 posts
Aug 03, 2008
4:43 PM
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nice setup. good luck.
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Windjammer Loft
372 posts
Aug 03, 2008
5:57 PM
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pigeoncrazy.... for a beginner thats avery good looken loft and kitbox, well done. Good luck with your birds when they come. Keep us posted.
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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mcroller
182 posts
Aug 03, 2008
6:58 PM
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fine lookin set up
jimmi
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BLUETT1983
347 posts
Aug 03, 2008
7:21 PM
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LOOKING GOOD BRO!
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft
NBRC.
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Electric-man
1901 posts
Aug 03, 2008
7:43 PM
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Thats "looking good Sis! LOL
Click on the user name!
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Val
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PR_rollers
1465 posts
Aug 03, 2008
9:33 PM
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yeah looking good sis,,lol...
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Ralph
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Alohazona
422 posts
Aug 04, 2008
12:50 AM
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Karen,well done!...Aloha,Todd
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CVRC
421 posts
Aug 04, 2008
1:04 AM
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very nice looking loft and kit box...how much did it cost u???
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Cristian Castro
CM Loft
CVR
WWW.COACHELLAVALLEYROLLERS.COM
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gotspin7
1626 posts
Aug 04, 2008
5:20 AM
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Real nice set up!
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Sal Ortiz
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ICEMAN710
471 posts
Aug 04, 2008
5:35 AM
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wow looking good, thats craftsmanship right there!
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Gary
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pigeoncrazy
28 posts
Aug 04, 2008
7:18 AM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and wishes of luck - I will need it! I'm sure I'll be back with questions. Getting the first 4 of 10 birds this week.
As for cost...well it cost a lot because I had to hire someone to do all the work. Plus I had electricity put in the loft which added a lot to the cost as well. Wish I could've done it myself but I am just not that handy.
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TimP
20 posts
Aug 04, 2008
7:21 AM
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Lovely setup PC, Is that a converted tuffshed?
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sundance
700 posts
Aug 04, 2008
7:56 AM
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Really nice !!!! that ventillation door is sweet. cool idea. that took some doing. You must have a good carpenter.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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pigeoncrazy
29 posts
Aug 04, 2008
9:05 AM
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The loft is converted from a Home Depot shed. Windows, extra door, aviary, vents and all of the inside setup (man trap, perches, nest boxes, hardware cloth over windows, etc...) were added to the original structure. (I put up the window boxes myself - which is the extent of my handiness.)
The kit box was built from scratch. I showed my friend lots of photos from this site, some plans from roller sites, etc... The vent door was his own creation though - very cool idea.
If anyone in the greater Boston area wants a good carpenter, drop me a line...I can give you contacts :)
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sundance
702 posts
Aug 04, 2008
10:47 AM
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You are lucky to have a good carpenter. I`m just amazed at the vent. It sounds like you`ve done your homework. you should have no problem getting a good kit of birds in the air. Keep us posted on the progress.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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