how deep should box perches be?

[spirit wings]

hubby is starting on the perches. how deep do they need to be? we were figuring they would be 12 inch square, is that large enough for homers? thanks in advance.

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by spirit wings

hubby is starting on the perches. how deep do they need to be? we were figuring they would be 12 inch square, is that large enough for homers? thanks in advance.

Yea, 12 inches is good. Our box perches and the ones that my husband has built for others were made out of 1 X 4's. Set them about 2 inches from the wall and the bird has plenty of room.

[spirit wings]

Originally Posted by Lovebirds

Yea, 12 inches is good. Our box perches and the ones that my husband has built for others were made out of 1 X 4's. Set them about 2 inches from the wall and the bird has plenty of room.

Thanks Renee, we are going to do them like your perches that you posted a pic of, just was'nt sure about the depth. hope to be done in a few weeks!

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by spirit wings

Thanks Renee, we are going to do them like your perches that you posted a pic of, just was'nt sure about the depth. hope to be done in a few weeks!

WEEKS??? How many are you building? We built the ones in the picture in a day and put them up in about an hour. They aren't nearly as complicated as actual box perches like the one in our widowhood loft. Now THOSE were a pain to build.

[niall]

sory dnt mean 2 b a pain bt cld u post a pic of the box perches again.thank u

[DEEJAY7950]

? is your heart set on box perches? if that's the case have fun and go for it!

I would just like to offer another type for you to consider! Very simple to build and to attach!
http://www.reunionracinglofts.us/rac...allway%203.jpg

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by niall

sory dnt mean 2 b a pain bt cld u post a pic of the box perches again.thank u

You're in luck.........I've still got room to post a picture or two........

[rock]

Originally Posted by DEEJAY7950

? is your heart set on box perches? if that's the case have fun and go for it!

I would just like to offer another type for you to consider! Very simple to build and to attach!
http://www.reunionracinglofts.us/rac...allway%203.jpg

As I said in another thread, I put these in my new loft.

It's been at least two months now and I have not had to scrape them once. The birds poop misses them and they are as clean as the day I put them in. For me they are the only way to go, less cleaning the better.

[spirit wings]

Originally Posted by Lovebirds

WEEKS??? How many are you building? We built the ones in the picture in a day and put them up in about an hour. They aren't nearly as complicated as actual box perches like the one in our widowhood loft. Now THOSE were a pain to build.

we have alot of other stuff to finish too, aviary ect.. working on the weekends. (A few weeks for the whole loft is complete)

[spirit wings]

Originally Posted by DEEJAY7950

? is your heart set on box perches? if that's the case have fun and go for it!

I would just like to offer another type for you to consider! Very simple to build and to attach!
http://www.reunionracinglofts.us/rac...allway%203.jpg

Thanks DJ, yes I like those, but I will be having to catch my birds for releases, and thought it would be easier to get a hold of them in the box type. with other type they can go left or right to get away.

[niall]

tanx for posting pics.do u keep a gap at the back of the box 2 let the poop drop 2 the floor?

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by niall

tanx for posting pics.do u keep a gap at the back of the box 2 let the poop drop 2 the floor?

Yes.......the studs are 2 X 2's and the perches are attached to the studs, so they are about 2 1/4 inches from the wall.

[niall]

thannks againk you for takeing time 2 answer my post.ur a great help.thanks again

[DEEJAY7950]

Originally Posted by spirit wings

Thanks DJ, yes I like those, but I will be having to catch my birds for releases, and thought it would be easier to get a hold of them in the box type. with other type they can go left or right to get away.

Your welcome, I understand your concern about catching the birds, it's one of those things you develop a knack for over time, after a while your birds will get tamed and catching will not be such a chore, you may even get them to basket themselves for you with some training! Congrats on your white birds, when can we see some pictures? Please, Pretty PLEASE!

[niall]

if i maybe so bold 2 ask//has anyone a pic/plan of how 2 build a feeding trough?