mickmck 716 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 so ive just finished me aivery and went in tonite after work , looked in and couldnt see any birds !!!!!!! shit me self , checked all round the aivery thinking ive not done it properley and theve got out , moved to the side and found the likkel b stards sitting right up the top front timber behind the front board , what a relef, picture of me new shed for the stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Mick; Might it be fair to guess they're in front of that window and, having decided its getting time for bed, they've gone up there to get the light out of their eyes? Must have been a ghastly thing though, to come in there and find them all 'Gone'! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickmck 716 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 yes pete i guess your right , was just a gutting feeling when i couldnt see them ,,, they only got put in there yesterday , so i now no there hiding place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tilfertilfer 706 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 not much room left for ya caravan in there mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Stick a few more branches in higher up Mick..they will more than likely use them for roosting.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickmck 716 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 advice taken millet ,,, they were straight on it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 So are they in there 24/7? Do they need a nest box or anything? I wouldn't mind something similar myself just on the back of the house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Also Mick i was advised to use branche's of different thickness so the bird's can use ther feet propely and prevent any pressure sore's.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickmck 716 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 So are they in there 24/7? Do they need a nest box or anything? I wouldn't mind something similar myself just on the back of the house yes mate there in there 24/7 , they are all my chicks from this season so far so dont need a nest box as they wont be breeding , they will be in there till they molt out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickmck 716 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Also Mick i was advised to use branche's of different thickness so the bird's can use ther feet propely and prevent any pressure sore's.. ive used different thickness of branches bud , ive even put a swining branch in for em 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tilfertilfer 706 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Also Mick i was advised to use branche's of different thickness so the bird's can use ther feet propely and prevent any pressure sore's.. ive used different thickness of branches bud , ive even put a swining branch in for em the birdman of alcradurham ffs mick lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 You done a good job there Mick the chicks seem to be content how's the red factor chick doing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,992 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Don't forget a bird bath for them Mick and a paint tray would do well for them and you in there,moulting birds need a daily bath to help the new feather mate . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,526 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Don't forget a bird bath for them Mick and a paint tray would do well for them and you in there,moulting birds need a daily bath to help the new feather mate . Don't leave it in though if your using red water to colour the youngsters up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 so they would be fine in something like that over winter aswell? or would you put something in there to shelter them from the wind / elements a bit more? i havnt room for a full size shed/avarie but like to keep a few, thats all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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