New Young Bird Loft

[hillfamilyloft]

Finishing up on the trim. Getting ready to paint. So far its a slow go. Looking to put birds in by the weekend.

Randy

[Kevin]

Looks awesome!

[12 Volt Man]

Very nice.

[Jay3]

It's really looking great! Can hardly wait to see the birds enjoying it.

[hillfamilyloft]

I have 40 late hatches waiting to go in. A few will be strong on the wing.

[g0ldenb0y55]

That's a beautiful loft you got there! I wish I could build something that nice one of these days.

[RodSD]

Looks real nice.

[bcr1]

That is a real nice looking loft you got there. I wash I could have that big of one. Cant wait to see finished pics w/ birds in it.

[hillfamilyloft]

working on the drop traps now. I will post pics of the templates and the complete traps. I am building them to slide into a 12 x 21.5 inch space. They will be closed off from inside. this way they can be removed easily. I do not have an electronic clock, but can put the antennas under the landing board at the entrance of the trap if needed. The aviaries and paining will follow shortly.
Randy

[hillfamilyloft]

Here is the template and the finished traps. All they need is paint. There is a board that slides into the slots to keep the critters out.

Randy

[hillfamilyloft]

One more pic of the trap. The landing board will fit up to the level of the bottom of the trap.

[Jay3]

You're getting there. That's gonna be beautiful.

[12 Volt Man]

Nice design for the trap. Building in the landing board is a nice touch. Great job on the loft.

[Kevin]

Very nice craftsmanship Randy, I can't wait for the finishing touches. Is it still along the budget as planned? It looks really great!

God bless
Kevin

[hillfamilyloft]

I am going over budget about $100. One reason is that the wife wants it painted to match what we are going to paint the house. I am looking at about $550 all said and done. I am thinking if you do not have any materials that about $700 could do it.

I put in the perches today and trimmed around the traps. I will paint Saturday or Sunday. Then the aviaries, roof and then the birds. My breeding lofts are getting over crowded with the young birds growing up. I need to get them over. I have them trained to whistle feeding, but need to get them trap trained. One thing, with the belgium traps is that they learn quickly. One bonus is that they are settling to the property.