Guest SPORTKA Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Put some new boxes in one of the sections yesterday, and put the cocks in them today (was like world war 3 for the first half hour) they seem to have sorted them selves out now, my mate who made them says that this design goes back many many years, and he swears by them. also a few picys of some of my team. First try at putting picys on so hope it works and their the right size ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 look nice but whats on the back of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 looks like a tarpaullen what would the reason for that be? dve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 thats why i asked what it was, i can't see what its purpose is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little sam Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 MAYBE FOR WHEN HE BREEDS, CAN JUST WIPE IT CLEAN AFTER THE BABIES ARE WEANED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetary Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Smart boxes you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzal Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 boxes look great your mate did agood job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SPORTKA Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thanks for your kind comments ! , the stuff at the back is what the loft panels are lined with from new, I think its to keep the damp out, and as you say its easy to just wipe clean. looking forward to pairing up time now as it will be nice to breed some young uns of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little sam Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I WAS RIGHT ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.D.B LOFTS Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 If its a ellis loft they all have blue lining on . its for easier cleaning . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 i have never seen a loft lined like that. Who's the loft made by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spin cycle Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 very nice...good to be well organised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SPORTKA Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Spot on its an ellis loft, got to say I am really pleased with the quality of it hes a proper craftsman, it was a bit more expensive than some of the others but well worth it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 looking good ,some advice ,let 1 bird in each box on a different layer out for a couple of hours a day so they get used to where they have chosen ,lock the others in there chosen box keep this up untill they have got used to where they should be ,you might think they will sort their selves out but you always get the odd one that wants 2 boxes .also feed and water them in the boxes untill every bird know where they should be ,ATB les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillips Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 hya mate a lad who lives near me had the same linning in his loft from ellis not putting you of but he had to take the linning out as the loft couldnt breeth propely and he had alot of problems with resp since taking it out hes had no probs cheers jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon_milker Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 very nice like the way youve done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkins Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 i pin news paper to the wall where the bowls are when they have young in them, then remove the papper when the nest is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Navigator Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SPORTKA Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys, its duly noted, Les your spot on as usual I will keep feeding them in the boxes for the next week or so till they all settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest challengerlofts Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George UK Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 nice photos of birds n boxes i tried plastic years ago it creates condensation looks nice wtg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little sam Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I WAS TOLD TO NEVER LINE THE LOFT WALLS, ITS MEANT TO ENCOURAGE RATS/MICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I WAS TOLD TO NEVER LINE THE LOFT WALLS, ITS MEANT TO ENCOURAGE RATS/MICE i always line my lofts , never had mice or rat problems and if linned then entry points would be more visable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy white Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 lovely boxes and birds , im not quite so sure about the plastic :-/ as with a pair of birds and two big yb,s in the box would maybe cause excessive condensation , but cracking boxes anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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