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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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