Rob408
11 posts
Nov 17, 2008
9:50 PM
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I wanted to introduce myself as I'm somewhat of a newbie. My name is Robert and I live in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Back in the late 90's and early 2000, I raced pigeons. In 02, my wife and I got married and moved to our own place. Due to the lack of yard space, I had to give up my lofts (one racing loft and one breeding loft).
Recently, I began looking around Youtube for pigeons and came upon the Birmingham Rollers. I've seen show rollers at shows but never really thought much of them.
I began researching them recently because I learned that they do not take up as much space and does not require as much attention (road training) as racing homers.
So I joined NBRC and began reading...reading and reading. I then started my kit box and here are some pics. Is there anything you guys would recommend I do to make it better (since I'm still in the building stage)?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/mightyrob408/IMG_0481.jpg
Doors:
[IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/mightyrob408/IMG_0478.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/mightyrob408/IMG_0477.jpg
Left side:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/mightyrob408/IMG_0480.jpg
Right side:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/mightyrob408/IMG_0479.jpg
Please excuse the mess as I've been putting all of it together in my garage.
Specs:
8Lx3Dx4T divided into two 4x3x4 boxes
Sloped from front to back with
1x1 mesh flooring with drop tray
The door will be 1/3 half inch mesh and the rest 1/2 ply
Any suggestions or changes I should consider?
Last Edited by on Nov 17, 2008 9:53 PM
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fresnobirdman
222 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:11 PM
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i cant see anythin?
~~Fresnobirdman~~
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Fire_Baller_916
350 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:13 PM
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Welcome to the site and roller hobby...Your kit box is looking good...Just build it the way you like...Good Luck...
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Chai_Seng
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yang501424
199 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:14 PM
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you have to copy and paste it onto a page.
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Good Game Loft
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Rob408
12 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:17 PM
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Yeah, not really sure why its not showing. Sorry but I guess cut and paste works?
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TheGame
317 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:29 PM
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Can't really tell by the pics but I would make the kitboxs roof slant a little bit so when it rains water doesn't collect at the top and damage your work.
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Rob408
13 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:32 PM
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The Game- Yeah, its hard to see but the roof is sloped from the front to back. The front is 48" and the back is 44". Once I get to the walls, it should be easy to see...I'll keep posting pics of my progress.
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tomas'commerce,ca.
51 posts
Nov 18, 2008
9:02 AM
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welcome to the site ROB408,your cage is looking good.im getting ready to build one for a friend of mine about the same size.it's fun to build them.
Tomas
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Windjammer Loft
506 posts
Nov 18, 2008
9:37 AM
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Rob408.........Good to have you with us....
Click on "User Control Panel" go to edit profile and tell us all about yourself their.....
That's pretty cool how you installed a fish tank in with your birds............couldn't pass that one up....lol
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Nov 18, 2008 9:44 AM
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black_hawk_down
168 posts
Nov 18, 2008
9:58 AM
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just make sure it works...like well ventilated, dry, perches for the birds, feeding, easy access to cleaning and birds, etc. so far looks good, keep up the good work!-joe v.
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sundance
879 posts
Nov 18, 2008
3:00 PM
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looks good Rob. keep us up on the progress. Its always good to see others ideas.
And welcome to the site.
Paul, ya beat me to the comment about the Tank.!!!
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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Electric-man
2120 posts
Nov 18, 2008
4:09 PM
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Rob, use the HTML image and the pics will appear. The IMG image doesnt work here.
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Val
Last Edited by on Nov 18, 2008 4:10 PM
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Rob408
14 posts
Nov 18, 2008
4:59 PM
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Thanks everyone, yeah, the fish tank actually holds a 4 foot boa...anyone want it? I'm in SoCal and one of the conditions from my wife for me to have rollers is to get rid of the snake...trade for a pair of rollers?...
Anyways, thanks for checking it out. Thanks to Val...here are the pics:
I'm out of town today and tomorrow but will be back at it again on Thursday. So far, I've got about 4 hours into this...with no assistance but from my 5 year old daughter.
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Santandercol
GOLD MEMBER
3416 posts
Nov 18, 2008
5:14 PM
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Don't forget to put some painting time in there Rob!!
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
1975 posts
Nov 18, 2008
5:25 PM
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Welcome there Rob that look great bro....too bad I;m not in Cal I would had taken you up on that offer for that Boa..I brought one with me on the plane to PR and it was a foot size and I fed it till he got big like 4 feet and the wife was scare of it so I kept it in the Balcony and somehow it escape never to be seen again.. once again welcome to the roller game....enjoy... what line of rollers you got..?
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Ralph
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Rob408
15 posts
Nov 18, 2008
5:39 PM
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Yeah, paint time has been set aside. My daughter get wait to get her paint brush on this thing.
Ralph- Yeah, its a pretty nice boa too, its a hypo so there are no black pigments on the skin...as for family, nothing yet. Hoping to get this thing done and begin my search. The problem is that in SoCal, everyone has pretty much been on lock down. I was referred by someone to get from reputable sources but don't know how to approach them. We'll see how it all plays out.
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
1982 posts
Nov 18, 2008
7:38 PM
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You going right just take your time... you getting the kit box ready so that's a good thing .its better to be prepare for an opportunity and not have one .then have an opportunity and not be prepare at all..patience is the key here and since you have past experience with your homers I know you know the game..Good Luck and good having you here..
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Ralph
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Rob408
19 posts
Nov 29, 2008
6:39 PM
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It is done. Here are some pics:
Adding the perches:
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fresnobirdman
238 posts
Nov 29, 2008
7:41 PM
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nice work you done their.
~~Fresnobirdman~~
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spinningdemon
10 posts
Nov 29, 2008
7:49 PM
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Very nice kit box. Now fill it up with tight spinners!
David Curneal
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brudahpete
247 posts
Nov 29, 2008
8:38 PM
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Hey Rob, Take a little time & paint, it will last longer. Nice box, roll on!
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rtwilliams
266 posts
Nov 30, 2008
10:43 AM
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It looks good. Good work.
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RT Williams
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Windjammer Loft
562 posts
Nov 30, 2008
12:40 PM
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Rob408.....good looken kitboxes.. Now if you can only train that snake to guard them birds, instead of eating them......LOL.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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