Millet 4,497 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 The poly carb is alway's clear on conservatries and that is because the end's are sealed..if you want to stop the algea growing in there you need to seal the end's of to stop any water going up the channel's.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tong po 129 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 one step ahead of you millet. anyone any ideas on how to stop magpies harrassing the bullies other than sending the whippet and patterdale at it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Larson trap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I shoot magpie's and carrion crow's on sight with the air rifle as i had a spell with them knicking the blackbird egg's from out of the ivy 2 yr's ago.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tong po 129 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 bullies are holding up well in this shit weather and the roof is still on lol,hows everyone else doin. thanks hammo for clearing me out of milk and coffee again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,992 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I'll tell you after the snow has gone.i ain't tempting fate by saying anything else . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 No snow here but the wind is horrible..but aslong as it's not northerly everything will be fine as all the other 3 sides of the aviary are sheltered..the goldie's and mules are wanting to breed by the look of thing's as they are chasing each other all around the place..luckely they is plenty of space and hiding spot's..so they can get fit trying till this weather shape's up.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,992 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 That scaffolding netting you gave me Millet is worth it's weight in gold with the winds and snow . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taz2010 1,297 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I had a goldie pair last year got out when the daughter opened the flight door they were feeding 2 x 15 day old chicks 2 put the chicks in a cage on aviary roof and both parents fed them through the cage but could not get them to go back in the aviary eventually put the chick inside a trap and re caught both parents within 3 days 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Brilliant Fireman.. ..my aviary is permanently covered with it at the momment and i have more of it here to double it up if need be..with plenty to spare if you want any more of the stuff let me know.. .. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,992 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I had a goldie pair last year got out when the daughter opened the flight door they were feeding 2 x 15 day old chicks 2 put the chicks in a cage on aviary roof and both parents fed them through the cage but could not get them to go back in the aviary eventually put the chick inside a trap and re caught both parents within 3 days It's all fun and games when they get out eh mate and i'll have all i can blag Millet thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mule1943 291 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Feel like a kid with a new toy,after waiting a couple of year till i felt i had learnt enough to keep them i got myself a pair this weekend so i thought i'd show you some pics of them . Feel like a kid with a new toy,after waiting a couple of year till i felt i had learnt enough to keep them i got myself a pair this weekend so i thought i'd show you some pics of them . good pair mate will u breed them in a flight ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,992 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Yes mate,6x6 by 7 high in with a trio of redpolls as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C Hall 552 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Nice looking birds you have there fireman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hammo 42 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Called round tong pos last nyt for a quick brew , despite this freezing weather his bullie cocks were chasing the hens vigorously ! Another month and the nest pans will be in weather permitting ? He's going to post some pics of some younguns all being well , fingers crossed eh . Good luck to all you British bird , mule , and hybrid breeders this coming season . Hammo . 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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