That Quail Place Forum
Raising Gamebirds => Build It Yourself => Topic started by: Reeves on June 21, 2009, 07:42:59 AM
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First pictures are of how I built the sand/grit boxes.
I build a frame (treated wood, as it sits on ground). Then fill with drain rock.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/sandboxoneMay309.jpg)
Cover that with a felt like filter cloth.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/sandboxtwoMay309.jpg)
Then build another frame on top. Sand will go in the center one.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/sandbox3May309.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/Newaviary1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/newaviary2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/newavairy3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/newaviary4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/newaviary5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/newaviary6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/newaviary7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/newaviary8.jpg)
When including the L shape of the runs, it is 122 feet long.
Each run section has been built independently, as a 12'x12' section, yet all connected, for strength.
The building, divided in the center so it will hold two species.
Each species will have a total of 56 sq. ft. inside their house.
Thet will have 48 sq. ft. under the porch, sand bath area.
They'll have a run of 576 sq. ft. on open grass, for a grand total of 680 sq. ft. per species.
This aviary covers 1360 sq. ft. of ground.
Each side was planted (so far) with Brandon Cedars, Emerald Cedars and a Juniper.
Wire that will go on it will be the green PVC coated wire.
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sk3 wow very impressive Reeves! it looks great!
What species do you plan on putting in this new aviary?
s98
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When finished, the Reeves will go in the north end, and Golden in the south end.
Then I'm going to completely re-build their present pen, including a new house.
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Reeves got to say you do know how to BUILD.Looks great
chris in southwest ga
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Very Sharp and Clean Looking! Deserving an ATTABOY!
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ww2
That is a really impressive avairy. Looks as if you've been right at it!? Very nice Reeves!
Did you ever find a supplier for the PVC coated wire?
drl1
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I've been in touch with two companies in China, and another one in the States that have the wire.
Waiting on a quote from the States company.
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Got a reply (long time ago) from the States.
Won't be buying from them !
They think it's made of gold !
Forget the exact price, but with shipping it would likely have been about 400-500 dollars/100' roll !
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GOOD LOOKING PENS HOW MANY BIRDS ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP IN IT?
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Pair (or maybe trio) in each end. So, max, 6 birds.
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Reeves I'm several months late but I must admit thats some great looking pens. I'm considering building some additions such as that but I was always reluctant to have them on the ground. Don't have much of a choice though because theres too much egg breakage from the bobwhites in the pens. Coturnix I dont have the first problem with.
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Lets see I think that I could get at least 200 birds in each pen. thk1 y1............Great Job Buddy !!!!!!!
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Finally put wire on it !
Moved a Golden pair into the south end last week, Reeves pair went into the north end yesterday !
680 sq. ft. for each species.....makes them look smaller s020
Golden pair look "Lost in Space" s020
I planted 5 Emerals Cedars in each end.....al winter killed. All the Brandon Cedars are doing very well.
More planting will go on the outside : Hops. Grow well/fast and provides lots of cover.
Now to plan out the next couple aviaries :grin:
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Finally put wire on it !
That's great! tu2 But we demand some up to date pics. :grin:
Now to plan out the next couple aviaries
:-o ck1
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As soon as the grass greens up !
Push is on to build a new aviary , out of one of the green house frames. April 18/10 I picked up a pair of three year old Blackshoulder Peafowl.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/IMG_2217.jpg)
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Looks good!
I am sorta modeling my aviary after yours in a way. Mine won't be a quail Hilton like yours, but should be fine. If you want, come to Oklahoma and do some building for me!
Jeff
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They want let him into the USA..... n1
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They want let him into the USA..... n1
Wanna bet ? :grin:
Opps !
You may be right dk2
Just noticed my way expired pass port sitting on the desk.....
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Still slowly working on this aviary.
Added some "weird wood".
Reeves side.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/Birds/3June202010.jpg)
Golden side.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/Birds/June202010.jpg)
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Reeves,
I appears your framing is possibly 2 X 4's, is that correct? Also, do you have any wire buried to keep preditors from digging? In Oklahoma, the game ranger who gives their blessing for a license requires either wire or sheet metal being buried. He told me he won't give his blessing unless there is something 2' or higher off the ground to keep the birds from seeing preditors and flying into netting and killing themselves.
I am using 4 X 4's for the verticals and 2 X 4's for horizontals. Using 1/2" hardware cloth buried 14" and around 4' above ground, then 1" chicken wire for the remainder and top. I guess I will use just plain old plywood around 3 to 4' from the ground up for the blind. It will look bad, but that's what I have to do for the blessing.
Any advice you could give?
Jeff
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Lookin' Good Reeves!! tu2
I guess I will use just plain old plywood around 3 to 4' from the ground up for the blind. It will look bad, but that's what I have to do for the blessing.
Any advice you could give?
I don't know what it's like in your part of the country, but around here (Ohio), there are fallen down barns everywhere. The metal roofing works great for covering the sides and most people will just give it to you. It can be painted if you like and doesn't look bad at all. You could even put it down in the ground too.......that poultry wire won't last long in the ground, it doesn't seem to last long above ground. :-|
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I didn't even think about checking with farmers. I know several and maybe can do some trading. Thanks for the tip.
Jeff
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Jeff m- I don't have to ask anyone for permits etc up here in Canada. Only need a permit for migratory birds.
All 2x4s. Nothing buried around pens. Look at all the pictures and you'll see what I did. Also look in the topic "My Aviaries" (third topic down).
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Reeves,
I've read all the posts you did on the building. Wow, what a read! I appreciate the tips about checking with farmers for tin. I found some who told me to take it away! however.... I don't like the look of it. I think I will just build my pen with buried wire, or just pour concrete, then put up painted plywood. I want it to look good as well as functional. The corregated tin just looks bad.
What a mess, I had my chicken pen done in a couple days and this quail pen is taking me forever. I am going to get another 100 eggs next week and I need to get a pen done!
Jeff
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Build your aviaries as you want them to look. Put the sight barriers up as a last item. Get the inspection done. He goes away and so do the sight barriers. Than's what I'd do :angel:
Sight barriers do not have to look bad. In some cases they are needed. Have a look at these: http://www.tragopan.com/Birds/Birds.aspx
I have 9ga chain link, 3' buried and 6' above all around the yard. It costs a lot less (in my case) to do the whole yard, rather than each aviary. The back yard will be done them same, as more (and bigger) aviaries will be built there.
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Ok, so now I should just put the tin in place and call it good for the inspection. The biggest predators in my area are cats and dogs. Jerks from the city dump themn out here and the dogs pack up, cats just prowel around. I don't know how many of each I've shot.... Would like to meet some of the owners!
I'll just ugly it up with the tin and get the inspection, then make how I want it.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Awesome set up Reeves, just awesome!
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My goodness that is awesome!! s98
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s98these are by far the nicest pens i have ever seen great job