Sound Rollers
77 posts
Oct 23, 2009
3:54 PM
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Almost complete, between the weather and having a cold, its taking longer then I thought.
John
Last Edited by on Oct 23, 2009 3:57 PM
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Oldfart
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1486 posts
Oct 23, 2009
5:03 PM
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Looking Good, John. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Thom
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JDA
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544 posts
Oct 23, 2009
6:15 PM
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Nice looking pigeon pen, but man you need lots of venting,that pigeon dust will really get to you with out it.JDA
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stiff
83 posts
Oct 23, 2009
7:14 PM
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Hey John very nice so when can I rent it and move in LOL? Very nice.
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donnie james
783 posts
Oct 23, 2009
7:16 PM
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hay john,
nice loft i'm like thom can't wait to see it when it gets done
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Last Edited by on Oct 24, 2009 6:19 AM
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katyroller
607 posts
Oct 23, 2009
9:44 PM
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John,
You have some skills! As JDA suggests, I would look at adding some ventiation. Is this loft just for breeders and are you breeding open or individual?
Tracey
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Sound Rollers
78 posts
Oct 24, 2009
5:51 AM
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I think it looks more like a potting shed then a roller loft. So here's a question; how do I vent the loft without exposing the birds to drafts in the winter. I need help with this.
I would like everyone to pick it apart and give me the pros and cons, don't hold anything back. There's nothing wrong with constructive criticism.
John
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JDA
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545 posts
Oct 24, 2009
6:13 AM
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Can you post a pic of the back wall? and would the back wall get morning sun?JDA
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Sound Rollers
79 posts
Oct 24, 2009
6:27 AM
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Joe the back wall is sheet plywood 7'h x 8'w that house in the background is about 10 feet away, the best sun is morning sun on the left side wall if your facing the front.
John
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Santandercol
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3531 posts
Oct 24, 2009
6:29 AM
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You won't get ventilation without having drafts.I don't know where this BS comes from about not subjecting pigeons to drafts.In the wild there are drafts every way you turn and pigeons survive just fine so I wouldn't worry about drafts.Vents at the bottom at floor level on one side and vents on the other side of the loft at the top of the walls will work well.
Paint 'er up good too,2 coats,inside and out or before you know it your loft will be covered in mildew like the house behind in the photo.
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Windjammer Loft
980 posts
Oct 24, 2009
8:06 AM
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Sound Rollers.....when you put in the vents, your going to put the vented shields over the holes(ones with the slanted slots). They are not going to be so big that the wind will blow thru your loft. 1 vent at floor level and 1 on the oppsite side_at the top. This design will let the air flow. It is not designed to cause drafts. My loft is 18'x21' and I only have 1 floor vent in the middle of the west wall and on the opposite wall, I have 2 sofit vents at the top. I don't get any drafts what so ever. Just "good" ventilation.... Good luck
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Sound Rollers
80 posts
Oct 24, 2009
8:33 AM
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All, Joe here's some more pictures of the potting shed, whoops, loft.
Back wall
Inside rear left corner
John
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JDA
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546 posts
Oct 24, 2009
8:47 AM
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Did you build for flying or breeding?JDA
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Sound Rollers
81 posts
Oct 24, 2009
8:57 AM
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Joe,
Here's the plan, I'm going to fly my prospective breeding stock out of this loft and as soon as I have selected a foundation, I will fly out of kit boxes.
John
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Sound Rollers
82 posts
Oct 24, 2009
9:10 AM
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Thanks' I'll do that.
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John
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Velo99
2182 posts
Oct 24, 2009
9:35 AM
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Sound
With a little experimentaion the windows will provide sufficient ventilation. Cut a couple of vents in the floor too. Get the real vents with adjustable dampers for winter time.
You might consider using larger mesh screens so the fluff can get out. Been there done that.
A roof vent on the leeward side of the wind would probably help too. I run a small fan in the ceiling of my loft almost all of the time.
Nice job
yits
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harrison
1262 posts
Oct 25, 2009
12:31 PM
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Nice looking place mate.
ideal for birmingham rollers and it looks verry warm.
good look and i hope your birds turn out as good as the loft.
Harrison H.k.r roller loft hull uk
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pisto
179 posts
Oct 25, 2009
1:08 PM
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Thats a nice loft
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Phantom1
226 posts
Oct 25, 2009
6:43 PM
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Don't know where you're at with construction, but I would recommend the following in addition to what's been offered so far:
1) Gutters - especially with the sloap going towards your door
2) I would recommend putting some 2 1/2 inch wood screws in between every nail you have in the siding and the plywood backing. It looks pretty, but that siding warps like mad! I know from experience LOL!
3) I don't know what your floor is made of, but if intend or already have holes in your floor, I would recommend putting up some predator protection around the base.
4) Allow some places where you can set up traps or poisons for any future rodent infestations that will be where the birds can't get to it. They'll be coming in for leftover or spilled grain so if you keep that clean, you shouldn't have any problems.
What is your feeding/watering system going to be set up like? I find it a luxury to have a suspended watering box on the outside of your loft with a landing board on the inside. Give the birds just enough room to see the water and poke their heads in for a drink. This will cut down on the amount of scat and dust in your water. The only caution I'd throw is that when it gets hot outside, algae tends to grow in the waterer.
Hope this helps!
Eric
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Sound Rollers
84 posts
Oct 25, 2009
7:16 PM
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Thanks Eric the siding has already shown signs of warping with all the rain here lately. All very good advice.
John
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