Functionally, it should be enough room. I would ask Sandra - she made one that size. Personally, I like her design. I'm thinking about making one like that myself. She described it in this thread:
sounds good but can't say the state would agree I'm hoping to house a kessie in my shed outside, it's big enough for my mini fridge, equipment, and a bird lol it's 12x8x9 I think. Not to mention the heating and AC lol. Seems almost like a more than coincidence thing, even completely empty with walls and windows.
It's possible some inspectors wouldn't pass this mews, but there's no need to guess. Take the time to ask them in person what their opinion is. They've been pretty good to work with for me so far. Usually sponsers are the ones that are harder to impress. By the way, this is the mews that Sandie used to pass her inspection.
"Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Post by UTLongWinger on Jan 6, 2009 14:03:13 GMT -5
In Utah, I passed the inspection with a perch and water dish in my room, I had glass windows, no blinds (some officers see blinds as a danger to a tethered bird....eh.. ok) and I could close the door to my room keeping it safe from predators. IMO, this is the best mews situation for a kestrel anyway.. whever you are, constantly with you, and out of the elements. A Hunting Weight Kestrel should never be kept out-doors, especially in Utah, where one night in the winter you'll have 20 degrees, and the next night it could be sub zero.
Same in WA. I passed with a shelf perch in the livingroom, one portable/weathering perch, flowerpot tray for water, giant hood, and all the little sundries.
The weather in TX is pretty stable, 'cept the heat, but thats OK. The shed I have has electricity, AC, heated, insulated, and is about half a foot from the ground. If I were a Kessie I'd sure as hell want to live in it. I'll have to post pics in a while...
sounds good but can't say the state would agree 
I'm hoping to house a kessie in my shed outside, it's big enough for my mini fridge, equipment, and a bird lol it's 12x8x9 I think. Not to mention the heating and AC lol. Seems almost like a more than coincidence thing, even completely empty with walls and windows. 
