DeepSpinLofts
1387 posts
May 24, 2009
4:47 PM
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Received my 8 Compartment Breeding Pen a few days ago and apparently there was no instructions included on how to put the compartment together.
Before I start the heavy lifting.... just wanted to know what tools are required (pliers, wrench, screwdrivers... etc) and how long should it take to put it all together.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3322 posts
May 24, 2009
5:53 PM
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Marcus, all you need is a pliers and your two hands. The metal clips are squeezed to hold the wire pens from collapsing:
Here is a shot of the completed pen:
Build the wire pens first, then setup the blue metal frame, carefully place the pens inside the frame starting with the bottom and work your way up.
Tighten the hook crews around the white part of the wire and place in holes on the blue frame and place the nut on and hand tighten them.
Insert the wheels into the bottom leg of each corner and you are pretty much done. Enjoy!
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
Last Edited by on May 24, 2009 6:03 PM
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
993 posts
May 24, 2009
6:21 PM
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Marcus, Do you like orange juice? I have the same unit. It works great but using the provided cups for the feed was a problem. The cock's dig and throw feed everywhere. Wasteful! Solution, 96oz bottles of Minute Maid O.J. Drink the O.J.,(Smile) pour hot tap water into empty bottle and let stand for ten minutes, then peel off label. Cut two opposing holes two inch's from bottom, 1 1/2" to 2" around. As the cock's dig the feed just bounces off and falls back in. There is some waste but it is dramatically reduced. Also, provide a board for the pair to mate on, or there is the possibility of infertile eggs. Remove the board as soon as the second egg is laid.
Thom
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JDA
GOLD MEMBER
255 posts
May 24, 2009
8:04 PM
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Thom- I put a 1"x3" board in the feed and water compartment and use the plastic cup for water in front of compartment. then I bought 8-12" alum chick feeders with the tops with holes for there heads,and that works well.JDA
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glenn
254 posts
May 24, 2009
8:16 PM
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Hello Marcus:
I would call that a (4) pair compartment breeding pen...Glenn
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3323 posts
May 24, 2009
8:47 PM
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Glenn, I don't know if you know this, but there are four levels with each level having 2 individual compartments, hence 8 compartment breeding pen. FYI
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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glenn
255 posts
May 24, 2009
8:53 PM
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Hello Tony:
I know there are (8) compartments...in my humble opinion ther are to small to breed pigeons..hence me calling it a (4) pair compartment breeding pen.....Glenn
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Sunflower
GOLD MEMBER
412 posts
May 24, 2009
9:37 PM
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I've been using mine for 5-6 years and they work great. Size is not a problem. I also use the 96 oz OJ bottles with a hole cut on each side as a feeder.
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Keep em Spinning
Joe
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3324 posts
May 24, 2009
9:57 PM
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Glenn, in my opinion which is based on owning several units and using them since 2004, they are 8 compartments and hold 8 breeding pair just fine. BTW, I still buy into tail-flex! lol
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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Victor Hurtado
69 posts
May 24, 2009
10:28 PM
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yeah glenn i got a buddy thats had them for 2 yrs and said they fine and pretty big and ive seen them and they look good.
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DeepSpinLofts
1388 posts
May 25, 2009
3:29 AM
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Thanks Tony, Glenn, Joe, JDA, Thom and Site Publisher.
I appreciate all of the splendid advice!
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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0221
278 posts
May 25, 2009
4:01 AM
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I found that the feed and waterers cause the birds to rub the feathers off there crops and my old ass is done crawling around on the floor to take care of the ones on the bottom. They look real nice, they're real easy to clean and I know lots of people that use them and are happy with them. We went in together and bought 6 units. if you spend over a $1000.00, you can get them at Jedds for $180.00 each. one of our guys drove over and picked them up. It cut way down on the shipping cost. I went back to what I was useing and had no problem selling them for what I had in them. So I got to try them for free.
Last Edited by on May 25, 2009 4:57 AM
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Windjammer Loft
783 posts
May 25, 2009
5:11 AM
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DeepSpinLofts... I use these same kind of pens also. What I did was to take 2 side by side sets and hang them on one wall and hang the other set(4)on the opposite wall in my breeding loft. I put them at a height that was easily accessable to me and up off the floor about 4 feet.
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on May 27, 2009 2:51 PM
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3325 posts
May 25, 2009
7:34 AM
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Al, isn't that $180 for 1 level? So for 4 levels is $180 x 4 = $720 plus sales tax in CA?? LOL. Not too cheap in my book. As for crawling on floor, bending at the knees works for me. Take care.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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glenn
256 posts
May 25, 2009
8:49 AM
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Hello Tony:
A proper stall for pigeons is 36" X 18" X 18" and even better if you got the room is 36" x 24" x 24" both with wire floors and trays. Tail Flex = useless...if a bird is held off blance it's tail will flex.....Glenn
Last Edited by on May 25, 2009 10:53 AM
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0221
280 posts
May 25, 2009
9:10 AM
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Tony, retail was $250.oo. they said if we spent at least $1000.00 We could get them at $180.00 each. Just like the ones posted above, 8 holes. One of the guys from here went over to pick them up and we chipped in gas. 6x$180.00 = $1080.00 anyway I only paid $180.00 each for them. Maybe I got over LOL LOL. If you sell these and I'm talking out of school, I didn't know. bending at the knee's is over for Me. They didn't charge tax. Have a great day Al.
Last Edited by on May 25, 2009 9:13 AM
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3326 posts
May 25, 2009
9:32 AM
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Al, yes, I see what you are saying. Once upon a time I too could get the pens for $180, that was some time ago before the prices went up up up! Jedds wholesale price is now $273.96 for an 8 compartment unit, the retail is $339.
As for not paying tax? I am sure the CA State Franchise Tax board would be interested to know that Jedds was doing that! You DO NEED a resale number to avoid paying sales tax, also, any wholesale items you buy and use, you are required to pay sales tax on it.
I am still a "spry" 50ish years old, bending at the knees so far is something that comes fairly easy. (knock on wood! lol)
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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0221
281 posts
May 25, 2009
9:41 AM
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Tony it has been some time back when we got them. Your right about up up up. Let Me share this with you, learn to rejoice in the simple things in life, like bending down, or better yet, getting up. LOL LOL Have a great day. Al.....
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3327 posts
May 25, 2009
9:53 AM
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Al, great advice!!
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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