new mews set-up

[rabadswompe]

;Djust finished putting together a "box frame"... plywood and 2X3. Roof is still flat but I'll slope it a bit so excess snow-rain won't stay.

Measurements are 6'x7' by 7' high.

Front is oriented south for max sunlight exposure through the window.

I've got a set-up in mind but... since we all share ideas and a new project stimulates people... I'm throwing it to you all.

How would you make this set-up.

Oh yeah, I live in a heavy snow area (january to march), but sheltered from strong winds.

I will post a pic of the "cube" in a day or two.

[morganf]

I'd be worried about the dimensions, unless your planning to freeloft. With Nina i had to figure out a creative way for her to not hit the sides in bate and mine is 8x8. If you're free lofting that should be fine.

[ohiort]

My mew is 8x8, as is my weathering area...and my bird never touched the walls when bating.....i don't see how they could unless you made their leash too long. But yeah, a 6x7? Thats a bit small. What kind of bird?

[rabadswompe]

The "cube" is for freelofting and I'll add-on a protected weathering area

As Trapping my bird is illeagal here , (Which is a shame...a female Rt is currently picking-off the cottontails that hang out at some "condo's!" I made for them) I'll most probably buy a 2007 male Harris Hawk.

I saw on the modern Apprentice that corner shelves can ruin feathers... does that happen when when the shelf is too small (not enough room) ?

[birdguy888]

No that happens because reguardless of the size, when the bird turns around it runs its train and even the sails along the wall which breaks them. On the other hand, I have a shelf perch inside one of my 3 mews that is against the wall, but not in the corner. Having it out of the corner, I have never had a problem.

[HawkingRage]

yeah the size is a bit small for my taste but there are people that do it..

i am originally from alaska and i know about the cold that canada gets as we.. personally id never fly a harris that far north. there has got to be someone that breeds red tails there that would be a better bird. what about a gos? or is trapping totally illegal there?

[rabadswompe]

In quebec, Trapping is forebidden. A RedTail would also be a good choice but breeders are few. I know of people in Quebec who own Harris' and they do well in winter (good weight maintained and no frostbitten toes). So yes, I'm in between a Rt or a HH in my choices.

As for size of the cube... I can't manage bigger at the moment. I would of liked to make it 10'x10'x10' but that will be for an other day.

A shelf perch but not in a corner.... check! Thanks Eddie.