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Post by jondarp on Jun 29, 2005 10:05:43 GMT -5
I've got some photos of my mews that I'd like to post, but I haven't figured out how to post them. Would anyone be willing to post them for me?
Thanks.
- Jon D.
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Post by Weasel on Jun 29, 2005 13:06:05 GMT -5
send them to my e-mail address and I will get to them as soon as I have a chance.
Redtail05@comcast.net
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Post by Weasel on Jun 30, 2005 8:52:57 GMT -5
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Post by ccrobbins on Jun 30, 2005 11:38:34 GMT -5
Dang, that is nice!
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Post by kenbro77 on Jun 30, 2005 18:11:25 GMT -5
Very nice, I sure want to keep that in mind, when its time to build mine.  |
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Post by Minca on Jul 1, 2005 10:13:24 GMT -5
Me too, and I'm getting real close to that point. I've seen the huge "bay" window used on mews before and it seemed to work real well. I might give it a try myself.
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Post by jondarp on Jul 1, 2005 12:21:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the positive feedback. Fortunately, I had some excellent help in building the mews, which was good as my carpentry skills are only fair.
The large window is required by state regfulations for a combination mews/weathering area, which is what this structure is. As you can see in the photos, I included a two and a half foot "knee wall" at the bottom of the side with the big window. This should help keep out drifting snow somewhat and prevent any racoons from reaching in to grab the bird if it happens to be on the ground.
I sitll have to install the perches and I want to put up some shower board on the inside walls and maybe a food chute. Other than that I'm ready for inspection.
- Jon D.
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Post by kenbro77 on Jul 1, 2005 23:48:19 GMT -5
I was wondering, if the wind, rain, temperature, or what ever element. Is there a way to close of bay window, or is there a closed off area (other than the double door) for the bird?
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Post by wes on Jul 2, 2005 0:12:04 GMT -5
Looks great!! double slices of pie for JonDarp.
Just to make conversation what direction does the windows face? how large is the skylight and overall dimensions of your mews/weathering area as well?
wes
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Post by BlueTiercel on Jul 4, 2005 18:06:30 GMT -5
Looks nice, are those aluminum bars?
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Post by jondarp on Jul 5, 2005 18:38:43 GMT -5
I was wondering, if the wind, rain, temperature, or what ever element. Is there a way to close of bay window, or is there a closed off area (other than the double door) for the bird? I'll be flying a red-tailed hawk, so it should be okay in everything except for the most severe weather conditions. I'll have one perch near the big window and another, Higher roosting perch toward the back, solid wall. That way the bird will have the option to get out of the weather if it wants. The big window faces south, so the worst of the cold winter winds won't be as much of a factor. If we are expecting some really severe weather (e.g. below zero temps and the wind out of the south), I'll probably bring the bird in for the night. Otherwise it shoudl be able to handle most conditions out in the mew. It's pretty well shaded for the summer although it gets some early sun from the south and the east. Per state regs, the minimum dimensions for a combination mews weathering area are 10' x 10' x 7' (w x l x h). The dimensions of my structure are 10 feet wide, 12 feet long. Due to the shed style roof, the front wall (approx. 9 feet) is higher than the back (8 feet and change). The skylight is approximately 2 1/2 feet by seven feet and is above the area right in front of the big window (which is approx. 8 feet wide by 5 1/2 feet high). The bars are 1/2 inch EMT (electrical metal tubing) and they are set 2 inches on center, which gives me a 1 1/2 inch gap between each bar. I plan on adding a food chute, which I'll probably put through the wall in the vestibule (safety chamber) area. |
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Post by kenbro77 on Jul 5, 2005 20:53:18 GMT -5
Sounds great. i was wondering cause I live in north texas and it can't go below freezing for an extended period of time. I am new to falconry and I will probably flying red tail also (unless new sponser objects) So what you are saying is the redtail will be okay in the open as long as it is above zero (pending wind conditions of coarse).
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Post by Weasel on Jul 5, 2005 21:06:41 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry too much about the temp as long as they can get out of the wind in Texas. The only times I brought my RT's in the house was when the tornado sirens started wailing around the house or a big thunder storm was coming with high winds. I built my mews with the intent to withstand the winds, but I like the addage of "better safe than sorry". My sponsors mew door blew open in a big storm and he lost his bird for three months before finding it. This was of course before he added a safety chamber. Now, if you plan of trapping a kestrel, I would put some serious though into keeping it in the house as they are too delicate to be kept in harsh weather.
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Post by Yarak on Jul 21, 2005 17:23:49 GMT -5
The value of a safety door cannot be overstated, please build them into each mew.
Yarak
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Post by BlueTiercel on Aug 16, 2005 19:01:57 GMT -5
Hey Jon,
Yeah, I remember looking at your mews online now, outstanding! Now I have to keep these in mind so you don't outdo me too badly! Mark, Cindy and I are going to be finetuning some designs Mark has sometime. I will probably began construction in the spring, I think I may have allready said that in another thread. Again, they look great!
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