p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 i was going to make my aviaries, pigeon loft but i have been working things out it will cost to much to build. i have made a number of lofts over the years but i am not that good at building lol so i am going to buy one. i want with the is the aviary to on traps and boxes i also want extrater fans fited at the back i dont want to be choping the shed up lol has anyone any ideas the best place to have one made
Guest cowboy Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 i made me 6x6 aviarie 2 by 1 batton and roll wire £70 and i am no carpinter
Guest cowboy Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 you can try this site www.aviaryaccessories.co.uk/
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 ive made loads of them but on pens with recon wood they were ok but its needs to be smart were i live or i will just get moaned at wood is not not cheap i want soming with this idea but more moden ana at least 1/2 the sides open and a wood back on also have the roof the other way http://history.amedd.army.mil/booksdocs/wwii/vetservicewwii/chapter18figure74.jpg
les Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 what about 2 good garden sheds and put them side by side and take the front of them ,then do the front how you want with wire.
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 thats what my old stock lofts were not what i am after i want something nice mate
Roland Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 www.rvwoodcraft.co.uk Phone them and have a word... most competative lot I know of. Like Cowboy, never bought and made me own. And I am crap at handiwork.
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 what about one made from louvers. ive been trying to phone blakes for a chat but someone must be on the phone on the phone
breakaway Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 try this site www.redroselofts.com/starter_loft.htm - 10k - i even built one 8ft x 6ft easy
joe61 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 paul there are some good loft makers about get a loft and price to suit you dont forget in this recession they want your money even more now so take your time and shop around mate oh happy days
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 paul there are some good loft makers about get a loft and price to suit you dont forget in this recession they want your money even more now so take your time and shop around mate oh happy days true cheers i will ring all the places
breakaway Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 surely theres someone local 2 give u a hand, where,s all the helping hands
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 hear is one i did earlier very nice i had my did my best young bird racing in something near the same i swaped some fishing gear for a 10,5 blackes loft and put a 8, 10 on i could not have that wire on it looks on the thin side
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 surely theres someone local 2 give u a hand, where,s all the helping hands they would yeh but the way i want it it will cost about £800 at least to make so i may as well buy one the wire needs to be good i just priced some up at a scrap yard it was £25 a sheet
Guest cowboy Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 very nice i had my did my best young bird racing in something near the same i swaped some fishing gear for a 10,5 blackes loft and put a 8, 10 on i could not have that wire on it looks on the thin side it is very tuff had to cut will wire cutters
joe61 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 paul have a look at rasbull on site made self could do deal oh happy days
breakaway Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 what did eddie murphy say? GET THE XXXX OUT OF HERE, LOL FAR 2 MUCH 2 PAY £800, GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE MESH WITH A STIHL SAW OR GRINDER
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 what did eddie murphy say? GET THE XXXX OUT OF HERE, LOL FAR 2 MUCH 2 PAY £800, GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE MESH WITH A STIHL SAW OR GRINDER the wire is 25 a sheet its in 8,4 sheets they have to big piles of it i will cut it my self with the bolt cutters. my plans are for a 20 foot by 6 foot i will need at least 14 sheets then the brand new 3,2 and ply for back and floor then the plastic roofing plus other bits
thunderboult Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 this cost me about £400 to build myself the loft is 16ftx6ft this is a look in side
p charlton Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Posted February 6, 2009 this cost me about £400 to build myself the loft is 16ftx6ft this is a look in side very nice i cant have a loft like that with the pigeon lung it to inclosed. and i would not trust the wire were i live ive seen mink and fox get through that sort of wire
ALF Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 aviary i put up a few years ago for next to nowt
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