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Starting
with 4' x 8' sheets of OSB (oriented strand board).
I screwed two sheets together so I could make the same
cuts and have them be identical.
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Here,
the cuts have been made for the top detail. The goal
is to make it easy to change this flight to a pigeon
loft for two or three pairs of homers some day.
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Here
is a shot of the floor. It is a frame of 2x2 lumber
with 1" poultry netting which is large enough to
let the droppings through with no buildup.
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Click on
the photos for a larger view.
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Starting
the assembly. One end and the back are attached to each
other with 2x2 lumber and the floor. The dimensions
of the finished flight will be 48" wide x 40"
deep x 96" high.
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Another
wall is now attached. Notice that it is identical to
the other end piece. They were cut together.
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Here
the walls are complete including the front wall made
of 2x2 lumber and covered with 1/2" hardware cloth.
The roof has yet to be put on. The entire structure,
when complete, will sit on a foundation of cement bricks
at each corner.
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Here
the finished (except for eventual paint and shingles)
has been moved into place.
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A
shot from the patio that shows a closer shot of the
interior of the flight.
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WIth
birds added.
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A
shot through the door. Still haven't figured out a safety
mechanism to keep escaping to a minimum.
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A
closer view of the front where you can see the feeder
I made with leftover scraps of OSB.
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A
closer shot of the feeder. It doesn't eliminate all
waste but is proving to be quite functional so far.
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A
shot of the feeder with the lid off. Notice the sloped
portions to keep birds from perching on it.
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