maintaince free kennels

[half n' half 8]

used these years ago but changed back to wood for the reasons above,the barrels would condensate and be permanantly wet inside during the cold weather.

[half n' half 8]

the wooden barrels are very good but in the hot dry weather the wood shrinks and the metal rings holding them together slide off.you can prevent this by hosing them down,on the outside of course.

[pointer 543]

i never had much problem with condensation i just didnt find them as easy to keep clean as what they first appear.220 litre barrels are quite high and the neck of nearly all open top barrels is narrower so even if you tip it up the bedding,especially if its damp dosent always just fall out.i found they were also too big for a terrier.

 

the way id do it now is to cut a barrel down,cut the hole out and make a wooden lift off top that would double up as a platform for the dog to lie out on in the warmer weather.the width of a 220 litre barrel makes for ample room for a terrier.for bigger dogs id lay the barrel down on its side but cut a section out of the side and make a wooden top to fit in which will make it a simple job of lifting it off and cleaning the bedding out.

 

i used to prefer the flat sided open top barrels as they are smaller and dont roll around,just fasten a lat to the bottom to raise it off the floor a few inches.if you use a barrel like above for a terrier you can use a tighthead drum over the more expensive open top type which narrows down at the bottom and isnt as stable.

[forest of dean redneck 11,537]

google images of plastic barrel doghouses lot of usa sled dogs and birddog kennels use them.

i got 2 and had a thread on the old k9 condo kits used to get for them but stopped being imported.

 

http://www.k-9kondo.com/product_K-9-Kondo_19_0.html

Edited May 30, 2010 by forest of dean redneck

[forest of dean redneck 11,537]

also them little curry paste barrels make good feed barrels.

[goldfinch2007 2,332]

good read pal thanks

[chrissy32 13]

looks like a mint set up all you need now is some good digging terriers to fill them :whistling: when your out looking if you come across a spare give me a shout atb chris

[jackard 36]

cheers jackard,your a gent.

not a problem bud .look quality

[goldfinch2007 2,332]

looks like a mint set up all you need now is some good digging terriers to fill them :whistling: when your out looking if you come across a spare give me a shout atb chris

[hogs head 19]

they are a good job goldfinch they will keep the dogs warm

[stick 2]

also them little curry paste barrels make good feed barrels.

 

agreed. i got a mango chutney one, holds a 15kg sack perfectly and has proper strong handles on.

 

 

i got a big maple syrup barrel here, was gona make a bbq out of it, might end up a dog bed now

[DUCKWING 302]

WELL LADS ,

 

IVE SEEN THE BARRELS USED AND THEY DO CONDENSE UP DURING THE WINTER ......

 

A GOOD FRIEND TRIED TO STOP THIS BY PAINTING THE INSIDES , DIDNT WORK TO ANY GREAT DEGREE , HE DRILLED WEEP HOLES IN THE BOTTOM YET STILL THE BEDDING MATTED TOGETHER WITH THE WET ........ , PLUS THEY WERENT THE EASIEST THINGS TO CLEAN ...... YES THEY COULD BE WASHED REGULAR AND EASILY WITH A JET WASH ....... BUT TO CHANGE THE BEDDING WAS A REAL PAIN , A HANDS AND KNEES JOB

 

PERSONALLY ........ I DONT THINK YOU CAN BEAT GOOD QUALITY 3/4 " INCH PLY ............

MY FAVOURITE DESIGN WAS USED BY A GOOD OLD TERRIERMAN WHO HAS JUST PASSED AWAY ............

THEY WERE A BOTTOM ENTRY BOX WHERE THE DOG WENT IN AND JUMPED UP INTO THE BED , WITH A LIFT OFF LID THESE WERE ALL INSULATED AND CORNERD OFF WITH STEEL ....... HE HAD THE SAME BOXES THE 30 YRS I KNEW HIM AND THEY ARE STILL AS GOOD AS EVER HE HAD A SPARE BOX STOOD TO ONE SIDE WHICH WAS WASHED AND WOOD TREATED , AS SOON AS HE THOUGHT ONE OF THE BEDS NEEDED A SPRUCE UP HE CHANGED THE BOX , WASHED AND TREATED THE USED BOX READY FOR THE NEXT TIME

BUT ......... THEN AGAIN ........ HE WAS A TERRIERMAN

 

 

ALL THE BEST

 

 

DUCKWING

[uru 341]

GF,

I have a few barrels.They are top.Waterproof,no rot,no rust,no cracks,for drafts.With plenty of clean dry bedding,they last and do great.I had a friend once who had an american bulldog whelp pups in one haha.They also are tough for the dogs that like to chew.Good stuff Goldfinch

uru

[goldfinch2007 2,332]

thanks for the replies boys

[roxie 0]

these kennels look the part but only thing is when the condensate any more ideas of kennels put them up as i need to build some thanks ftb