tou_vang
533 posts
Aug 31, 2009
3:36 PM
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planning to build a loft soon. my breeders will be in the back of the loft and it will be dark. do you guys have nay ideas to get lgiht in there that wont cost so much?
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1399 posts
Aug 31, 2009
4:20 PM
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Tou, I use grow light fluorescents, they are the same light spectrum as sun light. They bulbs cost more but they are cheaper to burn.
Thom
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JDA
GOLD MEMBER
455 posts
Aug 31, 2009
6:24 PM
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tou... Thom is doing it with the rite bulbs, it is like sun light in the loft.JDA
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cv rollers
457 posts
Aug 31, 2009
8:34 PM
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I use shop lights $9.00 at walmart and 25ft extention cord with ground,turn on when needed cheap way not sure every body will agree but it works
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Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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tou_vang
534 posts
Aug 31, 2009
9:15 PM
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kool, thanks guys. can you guys post pics of how you guys connect them?
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Windjammer Loft
913 posts
Sep 01, 2009
6:27 AM
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Hey Tou.....What's that ol sayen??? One mans "junk" is another mans "treasures". I do alot of scavenging around. I find alot of windows,when people get "new" replacements. Iam always looking for things that people throw away that I can use in some way. Once I even found a set of sliding patio doors,I installed for windows in 2 of my breeding sections. You can even install them in the roof for sky lights. I do on the other hand use artificial light when needed for my breeders.
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Sep 02, 2009 7:59 AM
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Jerry Allen
GOLD MEMBER
364 posts
Sep 01, 2009
1:02 PM
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Florissant lights on a timer.
Lowe’s or any hardware store should have what you’re looking for
around $10.00. I purchased the kind with a 3 prong plug and
hooked up an extension cord.
Latter on I will add wire and hook them up a light switch.
Depending on the size of your loft one or two 4ft. lights
should work during the breeding season.
At night time I check on them with a flashlight.
I turned the lights on one night and everybody came off the nest / perch and
started flying around. I turned the lights off and you could hear them
hitting everything in the loft, trying to find their way back to the nest.
I left the lights on for the rest of the night.
A mistake I learned from and never repeated.
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rookie from ct
GOLD MEMBER
127 posts
Sep 02, 2009
6:30 AM
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I go along with windjamer there is nothing like the real thing put pleanty of windows and that will give you ventelation that they need I have a light in my loft and heardly ever turn it on Dennis
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Windjammer Loft
918 posts
Sep 02, 2009
8:02 AM
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Natural sunlight is a necessity for your birds health... I would suggest to anyone to get as much
"natural" light as possible.
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Sep 02, 2009 8:03 AM
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tou_vang
535 posts
Sep 02, 2009
4:41 PM
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kool, thnxs guys. ill be sure to check it out when it happens.
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barlbylofts
3 posts
Sep 06, 2009
8:19 AM
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i have a light in my lofts the lights comes on at 7am and go out at 7pm my birds also have a avery to sit in for sunlight but i laways have had lights in the lofts and my birds are always in good health
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katyroller
530 posts
Sep 06, 2009
8:34 AM
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The artificial lights should not have to be on for more that a couple hours a day. If you need more than that for light, you need to invest in some windows. Also if your loft is going to be that tight you are going to need the windows for ventilation.
Tracey
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barlbylofts
4 posts
Sep 06, 2009
11:37 AM
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my loft has vents and windows but there a lot of trees that are not alowed to be cut down so a bit rubbed of light so thats why mine has lights in
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katyroller
534 posts
Sep 06, 2009
1:09 PM
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barlbylofts,
Your situation with the trees sounds a little tough. You did the right thing with having an aviary for them to get fresh air and natural sun light. If it works for you, you are doing the right thing!
Tracey
Last Edited by on Sep 06, 2009 1:10 PM
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donnie james
697 posts
Sep 06, 2009
2:38 PM
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hay tou i hear that you can buy a type fluorescents that suppose to be good for the birds and i can't remember what they are called and they cost a little more the regaulger fluorescents.............donny james
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fhtfire
2075 posts
Sep 07, 2009
11:13 AM
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I have two sky lights in my loft.....you can get them at home depot for about 25-30 each.....cut a hole in the roof and install..
rock and ROLL
Paul
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tou_vang
539 posts
Sep 07, 2009
2:19 PM
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thnxs paul
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