| Here are the plans for
the breeding box i built using a double removable nest pod, They
are not comprehensive but it gives a rough idea of the size i
used and i'm sure if i can build this from my head then you can
with a head start.
I USED 12MM EXTERIOR PLY FOR THIS PROJECT.
top and bottom panels = 42.75 x 16 inches ....(.75 is 3 quarters
of an inch if you don't know)
sides = 15.5 x 16 inch 2 pieces
the bottom trays i built last to make sure they fit, it is 1
piece of wood for the floor and a strip for the front and either
2 knobs or off cuts for the handles
I used 18 x 12 cage fronts to build this at the top i screwed
on some baton to hold these fronts on and 2 bits of wood that
you turn to lock the front on
The bottom of the cage front i used 20 x 30mm and drilled 4 holes
to accept the cage front
Build the main box first and then the nesting pod
Fit nest pod in the centre of the main box it should sit flush
with the main box
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Next once the pod is in place cut 2 strips of wood and screw
and glue to the top of the box as in the above photo shows, make
sure it is set back about 5-7mm to allow the cage front to be
flush with the main box
Next cut 2 strips of wood 30x20mm for the front to sit in at
the bottom i screwed these in the side and in to the pod side
( I've made fronts so if i remove the pods i just replace them
with the fronts (perspex or wood) and it makes 1 big holding cage.
with the cage holding strips in place i fitted the fronts and
used wood off cuts and used them as cage locks as in the above
photo these i just turn to release the cage front.
with the gap left at the bottom i used 2 square off cuts as the
trays and glued on the strips to fill the remaining gap
Then with more bits of scrap wood i made 2 handles for each tray
The doors on the front of the pods were then cut to fit the holes
and i used 2 small hinges as in the photo
these can be placed on top of the doors if you wish i may do
this later because i found they will shut easier.
The pods have 2 sides obviously, and top and
bottom and also a middle when these are fitted they will butt
up to the back wall and flush with the front once these have been
built make your door fronts to fit and then use your hinges. The
entrance holes were about 45mm with a piece of dowel for a perch.
You need an entrance hole on both sides but remember 1 hole needs
to be at the top and the other hole below the middle on the opposite
side you can use a concave for the eggs but i use sawdust this
cuts down excrement on the young birds feet.
To keep them closed I've used two u shaped nails each side and
then insert a rod to keep them shut i used a welding rod but an
old coat hanger or length of wire is ok or just make up a latch.
you should just be able to see the slide rods i made to keep
the doors shut. if and when i remove the pods i just used a piece
of wood in place screwed to the outside with rests for the cage
front lower holding bar. How you do these is up to you just need
a little imagination.
Once painted they look fantastic and the benefit of these are
you don't have big clumsy nest boxes hanging off.
and taking up space in the bird room.Im going to paint mine once
a year to keep them looking smart and clean.
When you build these work out your measurements and remember
if you use your imagination you could build something possibly
better. And don't forget a few perches inside.
Remember to check your cage front for a good fit or you may have
to use a pair of side cutters to trim them down
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