fireman 11,521 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Had a bit of a change around with my flights and have put them in a row for this year,the wooden frames are getting tierd and so next year i'll do a complete rebuild and concrete base etc.But for now this is what i have put up,it's a bit wonky and gaps filled in with trim but all a tape measure and spirit level would have done is p*ss me off even more as i'm no woodworker in any way ,anyway it's bird proof and i have 2 greenfinches and a chinese quail sat on eggs so the bird are happy with it so job's a good un to me .Now some of you sharper eyed feckers will see i have to go through every flight to get to the next one and carrying a water can and food stuff is awkward but i love going into my flights and have done so everyday i have kept birds so there very much used to it and my biggest hassle with it all is trying to stop the bullfinches coming through the doors early when i have a few branches of buds for them,there that pleased to see me,or the buds anyway . Some pics So apart from a few features,better water baths etc to add and a bit of tidying up the edges that's about it folks Edited April 4, 2014 by fireman 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TUFFTY 1,484 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Exellent fireman. Nice little set up matey. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,521 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 This is what it looked like a couple of years ago on the last revamp 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,521 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Thanks Tuffty and i know i'm a lucky man to be able to have what i have and i'm very gratefull for it mate . Just got to get the mule flight done and finish off the bird shed now Edited April 4, 2014 by fireman 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TUFFTY 1,484 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well get to it man Chip chop lol Look forward to seeing the finished article on the rest. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Dear God....! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 see the kettle fireman had one hanging downwards for a few year and had robins nest in it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick1212 389 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Bit of a daft question do they stay in them flights all year round wouldn't mind a few birds but need to learn a bit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,602 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 So apart from a few features,better water baths etc to add and a bit of tidying up the edges that's about it folks Ive realised birds couldnt give a shit what is pleasing to our eye.......they seem just as happy having a bath in a paint roller tray as an expensive purpose made bird bath from the garden centre ............my guess is the breeding season will indicate how happy they are with their surroundings.........but by the looks of it a lot of thoughts gone into them aviaries Fireman doubt theres anything more a bird could want for in there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,521 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 No question is daft Mick,questions help us learn mate but yes they do,there all native finches in there so they can handle the weather ok,just provide a bit of cover for them to get in out the wind,foodwater etc and away you go.During the winter or non breeding months all these birds mix together in mixedflights without to much hassle,you get the odd squabble over the best perches etc but generaly there is no major issues. Stig that kettle was going to go into the hedgerow for just that but those flowers started to grow so i hung it up to see what they areif it's just chickweed or something else bird edible it will be hung up in one of the flights . Very true Gnasher,those plastic bowls do my head in to look at as they don't look very tidy but when i fill them those birds are straight in them,splashing around and like you say they couldn't give a shit if they were pink with blue spots and you are so right about the breeding results and general well being of them all as to how happy they are and so far so good, Thanks for all the comments and i will admit to sitting out in front of them every day with a smile like a cheshire cat on me face and again i know i am a lucky chappy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude 144 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Hats off to you fireman they look very happy healthy birds would love some birds some day for me and my son and seeing yours has made me just a bit more eager to get sorted sooner rather than later 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,521 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Hats off to you fireman they look very happy healthy birds would love some birds some day for me and my son and seeing yours has made me just a bit more eager to get sorted sooner rather than later Thanks and once you get yourself sorted for a place for them to live then let us know and we'll see if we can't help you and your lad get going mate , 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan 99 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Looks brilliant fireman,hope everything goes well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick1212 389 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 No question is daft Mick,questions help us learn mate but yes they do,there all native finches in there so they can handle the weather ok,just provide a bit of cover for them to get in out the wind,foodwater etc and away you go.During the winter or non breeding months all these birds mix together in mixedflights without to much hassle,you get the odd squabble over the best perches etc but generaly there is no major issues. Stig that kettle was going to go into the hedgerow for just that but those flowers started to grow so i hung it up to see what they areif it's just chickweed or something else bird edible it will be hung up in one of the flights . Very true Gnasher,those plastic bowls do my head in to look at as they don't look very tidy but when i fill them those birds are straight in them,splashing around and like you say they couldn't give a shit if they were pink with blue spots and you are so right about the breeding results and general well being of them all as to how happy they are and so far so good, Thanks for all the comments and i will admit to sitting out in front of them every day with a smile like a cheshire cat on me face and again i know i am a lucky chappy do you have any problems with cats be nice to wake up to a few finches tweeting away on a sunny morning 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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