Oldfart
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1131 posts
Jul 08, 2009
10:22 AM
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Hey All, I was requested to re-post the pictures of my kit box and fly pen. So, I hope it will help and if there are any questions, ask away! :)
front of box:
back with all doors open
another view of the back
landing pole with birds
Last Edited by on Jul 08, 2009 10:29 AM
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rookie from ct
54 posts
Jul 08, 2009
10:31 AM
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Very nice setup oldfart but i wouldent of expected anything else from you sweet Rookie
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1132 posts
Jul 08, 2009
10:45 AM
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Thanks Dennis, I'm thinking of adding one more section and fixing the fly pen so it will slide from section to section.
Thom
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vhawk
28 posts
Jul 08, 2009
11:06 AM
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that a really nice box oldfart how much did all that cost and did u build it ur self its
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1133 posts
Jul 08, 2009
11:20 AM
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vhawk, I did not keep track of the materials cost. It first started life as a transition home for my birds that were on order from Tony. It had to come back out of my shop, which is also my brood loft. I used it the first year as my breeding pens but I built it with the thought of turning it into a kit box. With my shop and at today's prices, I would guess about one hundred dollars.
The truth is, the birds don't care. As long as they are dry, have good ventilation, in a mouse proof, safe from predators enviorenment. it does not need to be fancy.
Thom
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toughrollers
175 posts
Jul 09, 2009
1:18 AM
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nice set up thom.
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Toughrollers--Lofts
Ralph
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david33
99 posts
Jul 09, 2009
10:50 AM
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nice boxes neat with the aviery flyingscotsman
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donnie james
559 posts
Jul 09, 2009
6:05 PM
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hay thom very nice set up..............donny james
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Oldfart
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1148 posts
Jul 09, 2009
6:42 PM
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Thanks, David, Donny and Ralph.
Thom
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harrison
1022 posts
Jul 10, 2009
2:46 PM
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wow send me some to the UK.LOL.
Could I recomend you build thelanding pole another 6ft as the the cats dont have a chance to get the birds.
As thats the reason for landing poles.
The roller men from years ago used them all the time.
The would get the birds when they were unable to fly and put them up on the pole using a long pole.
Then get them down later on.
The reason been the men could go out and leave there kit flying and when they would come back there would be the kit of rollers sat on the landing pole waiting to be let in.
I read about this.
Bill Penson was a big fan of the pole.
I think it also as another meaning but carnt remember.
but its a great idea.
It said in the write up about it you need lots of time as the birds would always fall down and you had to put them back up.
I also believe they would use a trainig pole and as they got bigger put them on the bigger pole.
On some of the old pictures on the net you can see there is two diffrent size poles.
I will see if I can find it.
sorry for boring you harrison uk hull.
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1153 posts
Jul 10, 2009
3:15 PM
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Hey Harrison, I used the landing pole for a short time because my landing board is small. It gave the birds a place to gather just before trapping. I still like it for the young birds when they are learning but the old birds don't need it.
You are never boring! :) I look forward to your posts, even if you are "Harrison the Cruel"! Great Big Smile!
Sorry my friend but your gentle nature shows through your no longer "The Cruel" :)
Thom
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kopetsa
119 posts
Jul 10, 2009
3:18 PM
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VERY NICE kit box!!!!!!!
Last Edited by on Jul 10, 2009 3:19 PM
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TheGame
567 posts
Jul 11, 2009
7:26 PM
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Hey Thom how do you like using the pvc elbow's for the traps?? How do you keep them fastened so they dont slip or fall?
I am considering using them for my kitbox.
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donnie james
561 posts
Jul 11, 2009
8:59 PM
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hay thom very nice set up..............donny james
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steve49
62 posts
Jul 13, 2009
2:04 PM
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hey Thom, what is the roof material? i like it alot. i'm sort of regretting using fibreglas shingle for my double kitbox roof because its so heavy, and i had to deal with teh roofing nails sticking thru into the box.
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Steve in Blue Point, NY
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1174 posts
Jul 13, 2009
3:18 PM
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Hey Steve, SD has the same material on his box, it is Ondura. Read his posts on the new kit box thread, he explains it better then I could. The only thing I could add is an affirmation. I like it a lot, it's cheap and an easy install.
Thom
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steve49
65 posts
Jul 13, 2009
5:11 PM
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Thanx, Thom. that Ondura is really perfect roofing material for kitboxes, or lofts for that matter. where is it sold? you're in Ohio, right? i haven't seen it in homedepot.
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Steve in Blue Point, NY
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1176 posts
Jul 13, 2009
5:17 PM
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Hey Steve, I got mine at Lowes but I'm certian HomeDepot carries it also. At Lowes, it's not with the roofing, but near the drain pipes and gutters. Go figure! I would ask at HomeDepot, or go on line and search their web site.
Thom
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steve49
66 posts
Jul 13, 2009
5:29 PM
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i previously had used some clear plastic corrugated stuff that looked like the ondura, but it wasn't, and it sucked. wish i had known about this stuff BEFORE i finished my kitbox. did you use it on your stock loft also?
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Steve in Blue Point, NY
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1177 posts
Jul 13, 2009
6:03 PM
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Steve, My stock or brood loft is attached to my house. It is in my shop, ( birds love the table saw) so I did not use that style roofing. If I built a separate loft, I would most certianly consider using it.
Thom
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