FRENCHROLL
14 post s
8-May-2008
2:18 PM
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is 32" wide by 20" tall by 20" deep overkill for ibp's ?all advice, pics and opinions welcomed, thanx..oh and is 1/2x1/2 wire cloth best for ibp floors?
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quickspin
591 post s
8-May-2008
3:09 PM
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14x26x30 I'm doing two like this one right now but you can have it bigger than this. doing for my friend 4 individual two like this not done yet.
 This is one of mine but is a 8 individual smaller but does the job.
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SALAS LOFT
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FRENCHROLL
15 post s
8-May-2008
3:42 PM
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thanx quickspin...appreciate ya bro...not tryna ask any silly questions I'm just really tryin to do it right this time...seems like now that I'm taking the time to really learn the hobby, one thing always seems to affect another right lol.
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Electric-man
1564 post s
8-May-2008
3:49 PM
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I hate 1/2 x 1/2 wire for the floors! It collects poop to bad! Mine all have it! That will be one of the first things that I change on the next set that I build! I am goona use something bigger such as 1 x 1", at least 1/2 x 1"! JMO
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Val"Site Moderator"
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Oldfart
649 post s
8-May-2008
3:51 PM
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quickspin has it right, the only exception would be the lower boxes are hard on the back when you are an oldfart.
Cold weather also is a consideration. The lower boxes are drafty even in the most well heated loft.Thom
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FRENCHROLL
16 post s
8-May-2008
4:13 PM
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thanx everyone...bring the knowledge on...quickspin do you prefer a solid floor over a wire? why is that?
Last Edited on 8-May-2008 4:14 PM
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quickspin
592 post s
8-May-2008
4:18 PM
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It's easier to clean I use sawdust on the bottom and keeps it warm. I have wire floor on the kit cages and are 1/4"x1/4" and the droping get stuck I will have to fix that soon. I will either put wood floor or 1"1" wire floor. ----------
SALAS LOFT
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Norm_Knox
160 post s
8-May-2008
7:55 PM
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Quick go for 1" by 1" wire U'l love it trust me!
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N/A Loft
Last Edited on 8-May-2008 7:56 PM
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Norm_Knox
161 post s
8-May-2008
7:58 PM
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Something like this. 
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N/A Loft
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FRENCHROLL
17 post s
8-May-2008
9:42 PM
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2 bowls in each pen right? is it better to have the second bowl on a higher level or does that matter?
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PR_rollers
1047 post s
8-May-2008
9:47 PM
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I prefer higher because the youngster once they start to walk will bother the parents on the new eggs...
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Ralph
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FRENCHROLL
18 post s
8-May-2008
10:03 PM
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so for that setup what would your pen dimensions be pr?
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quickspin
594 post s
8-May-2008
10:47 PM
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I agreed on making it higher it's true they bother them. I just couldn't make it higher because then I would of use less instead of the 4 individual on top of each other. I didn't wanted it to be taller than the wall in the back. ----------
SALAS LOFT
Last Edited on 8-May-2008 10:48 PM
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BLUETT1983
142 post s
9-May-2008
1:10 AM
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My Individual's
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft
NBRC.
Last Edited on 9-May-2008 1:12 AM
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DeepSpinLofts
725 post s
9-May-2008
1:28 AM
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I have some individual breeding pens, but I am seriously thinking about purchasing an 8 pair Crown Breeder Compartment from Tony. The 8 pair breeding compartment has wired floors (for easy cleaning) and is on wheels which gives me several mobility options. Here at Deep Spin Lofts I am always moving cages, pens and kitboxes around because practically everything I keep pigeons in is on wheels set in diecast steel. Hmmm... It might cost me a little bit more to get the breeder compartment from Tony than say building an 8 pair breeding pen, but I will definitely have the opportunity to save precious time+energy by spending a little extra monetarily. {P.S.} Something I have realized more and more since I turned 40... was that I often need to save precious time & energy! Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
Last Edited on 9-May-2008 1:30 AM
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FRENCHROLL
19 post s
9-May-2008
5:21 AM
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what size wire do u have on your floor BLUETT1983 and what are those wood boxes hangin on the front?
Last Edited on 9-May-2008 5:22 AM
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BLUETT1983
147 post s
9-May-2008
5:40 AM
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THEY ABOUT THE SAME SIZE AS "Quickspin" N THE FEED BOX'S OR DRILL AN TO THE SIDE WALL.ON THE IN SIDE.
Work done by. silver tail My Individual's
 
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft
NBRC.
Last Edited on 9-May-2008 9:50 PM
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silver tail
325 post s
9-May-2008
7:09 AM
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French the wire on the floor in Bluetts cages is 1" by 1"
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FRENCHROLL
20 post s
9-May-2008
7:30 AM
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yes I think i'll go with the 1x1 wire on the floor, where can I find it. thanx you guys have been very helpful.how long after they build a full nest should I expect eggs?
Last Edited on 9-May-2008 7:34 AM
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quickspin
595 post s
9-May-2008
8:13 AM
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It takes 10 days for the hen to laid an egg after they mate. 18 days later the eggs will hatch. ----------
SALAS LOFT
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FRENCHROLL
21 post s
9-May-2008
9:09 AM
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can I find the 1x1 wire at home depot, I get all my 1/2x1/2 but never spotted 1x1?
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silver tail
326 post s
9-May-2008
9:25 AM
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No french roll some feed stores have it what city are you in and how much wire are you going to need?
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FRENCHROLL
23 post s
9-May-2008
10:42 AM
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I'm in compton, I believe my floors for 3 pens will measure a total of 60" long by 24" deep and i'll use some of my 1/2 x 1/2 for the front. so I think i'll do each pen 20" long x 24" deep and maybe 20" tall, are these nice dimensions ?
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quickspin
596 post s
9-May-2008
12:03 PM
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Yes those are good dimensions. If I had the room I'll make them like that. ----------
SALAS LOFT
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silver tail
328 post s
9-May-2008
12:08 PM
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Yea French thats cool If you can hook up with Bluett, or rollermanxo they live near you and can help point you in the right direction and I may be able to help you with your wire but try and hook up with those guys .
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FRENCHROLL
25 post s
9-May-2008
12:33 PM
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ok cool ..yea I got a chance to meet steve last sunday as I was building some kit boxes for a friend of mines
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quickspin
597 post s
9-May-2008
2:18 PM
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Almost finish the hard part is done. Just need the roof, door hinges and locks. This two are different not the same one I did two almost the same. #1- 4 individuals
 #2- 4 individuals
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SALAS LOFT
Last Edited on 9-May-2008 2:19 PM
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Scott
494 post s
9-May-2008
4:20 PM
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French, what you described above I would not want any smaller, the bigger the better.
1/2 in wire is useless as it clogs, any bigger and mating is a problem, myself I want a solid floor, but one that is easy to clean which mine are not.
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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FRENCHROLL
26 post s
9-May-2008
9:23 PM
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does anyone know where I can find the 1" x 1" wire in compton?
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Donny James
373 post s
9-May-2008
9:44 PM
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hay quick very nice set up.............donny james
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silver tail
342 post s
9-May-2008
10:04 PM
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French Adams Feed on compton ave before firestone-manchester
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FRENCHROLL
27 post s
9-May-2008
10:09 PM
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thanx silver tail
Last Edited on 9-May-2008 10:14 PM
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silver tail
344 post s
9-May-2008
10:16 PM
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No Problem I'll meet you soon sounds like your realy hooked I fell sorry for you this is like crack once you get hooked on roll it over. How many of you guys on here need your daily fix of roll?
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FRENCHROLL
28 post s
9-May-2008
10:33 PM
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yup I've been in n out of rollers since I was a youngster but never really got into the art of it, its on now, I'm usually on this site on my treo 24/7.
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silver tail
349 post s
9-May-2008
10:37 PM
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I'll hit you up when im in compton and maybe meet you over rollermans or bluetts.
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FRENCHROLL
29 post s
9-May-2008
10:40 PM
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ok cool
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cv rollers
8 post s
9-May-2008
10:58 PM
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hey french,i myself just finished some they r 32d-15h-22l,they have 1/2 wire floor with poop tray on bottom they have two built-in nest boxes.they seem two work for me. good luck .....
rick
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FRENCHROLL
30 post s
10-May-2008
10:07 AM
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adams is out of 1 x 1, anyone else have it?
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hawkbait
5 post s
10-May-2008
6:27 PM
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Orchard Supply Hardware has it if there is one near enough to you. You can Google OSH to find the location of the stores.
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Spencer
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FRENCHROLL
35 post s
10-May-2008
9:50 PM
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thanx bro I finished a set of 3 pens, but i'll check with orchard tomorrow.
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BLUETT1983
190 post s
10-May-2008
10:16 PM
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WORK DONE BY FRENCHROLL
 
FRENCHROLL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BRO ----------
Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft
NBRC.
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silver tail
363 post s
10-May-2008
10:18 PM
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Nice kit cage now fill them up and fly your heart out.
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kopetsa
654 post s
10-May-2008
10:20 PM
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Hey quickspin, I have the same drill. lol
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Andrew
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FRENCHROLL
36 post s
10-May-2008
10:24 PM
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thanx for the uploads bro....silver tail those are boxes I did for my buddy..wish those were my bird lol
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BLUETT1983
191 post s
10-May-2008
10:35 PM
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Anytime Bro
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft
NBRC.
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silver tail
364 post s
10-May-2008
10:42 PM
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French take your time pick the right familyand start small and smart good luck.
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FRENCHROLL
37 post s
10-May-2008
10:56 PM
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thanx bro that the plan
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Velo99
1724 post s
11-May-2008
7:09 PM
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ya know one thing wish I had done on my first one is to build my boxes seperately so I could reconfigure without a major overhaul. Just a thought,and you can buy mdf already ripped to 11 1/4. one stick builds a 12x12x24 breeder box sans front
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V99Keep the best. Eat the rest.
Last Edited on 11-May-2008 7:10 PM
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