17 and below that and sh*t, try -20 and below on average during the fall and winter. Last night is was 7 degrees and look what time of year it is. But to answer your question make sure that the bird is not too hot. I feel that it would be a good idea. Oh and guys my step-dad is an inspector for the county so I got off really easy. But hes not like to d*ckhead inspectors, he likes to get things done in one visit. He doesn't like to screw people over.
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I would allow the mews some kind of heating apperatus. Better safe then sorry. i havn't researched this much so im not going to taint you with my theories as i think the record low in san diego is like 35 deg and thats RARE.
Post by birdguy888 on Sept 4, 2004 16:45:47 GMT -5
It really never used to be a problem building a mew as long as it met the USFWS guidelines. However, now they are becoming d*ckheads about it. My friend here in Price has his COR and Federal Permit but they State won't give him the raptor capture permit because they don't like his mew. It is small but it meets the State and Federal guidelines. I also understand most people just can't build a mew like mine. Mine are 16' tall, 16' deep. The largest for the eagles is 16' wide and the two smaller ones are 8' wide. It looks like a small house. I was going to paint them again this year but just didn't get around to it but here is a pic of them for you to see:
Post by birdguy888 on Sept 5, 2004 19:26:07 GMT -5
They definately do. At the time I honestly can say I was really lucky. I went to the lumber yard and told them I was becomming a falconer and needed to build some large cages but was financially strapped. They sold me the lumber, 1/2" electrical conduit, nails and screws at cost and no tax. I believe I paid around $1,800 and the actual price would have been about $4,000. The eagle mew is also sectioned in the center so if I need to hold a freinds bird for any reason I can do that too if I have 3 personal birds.
Neat! Sounds like you got it good. Of course, here in Montana we don't have tax!! ;D My mew will cost me around $500 to finish and about $100 for the weathering area (once everything is finished).
HA! ur all screwed! lol (im talkn about the building stuff on page 2) but so am i kinda... i can build it, but if the neihborhood decides, oh lets screw him over! we have to vote and stuff. lmao doesnt that suck? i hate it how its my property yet they have ruling over it too.
Neat! Sounds like you got it good. Of course, here in Montana we don't have tax!! ;D My mew will cost me around $500 to finish and about $100 for the weathering area (once everything is finished).
Christ! Wish my orginal estimate woulda been right!
Now that it's built I can laugh about it. If you ever have to deal with the building nazi's it's annoying at best. I actually had one up on my property measuring stumps to make sure I hadn't cut any tree's over 6" in dia. without a permit.
horsehead, you only have building nazi's. here you need a permit to dig a hole in your front yard.
I know I have read it somethere but I can't remember where. I'm Building my mew this weekend and am using 1/2 inch electrical conduit for the vertical window bars. Can anybody tell me what would be a good spacing between each bar for an RT. I have been told different measurements from 1/2 inch to 2 inch spacing.
Post by Falcon Boy on Jun 13, 2006 17:40:40 GMT -5
raptrlvr said:
I spaced mine at 1and 1/2 inch apart.
i did as well. One thing to remember, is when you are measuring measure from the OUTSIDE of the bar, and not the center of the hole you are drilling! I made that mistake the first time i tried it, nothing like spending another 20$ on wood!
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I know I have read it somethere but I can't remember where. I'm Building my mew this weekend and am using 1/2 inch electrical conduit for the vertical window bars. Can anybody tell me what would be a good spacing between each bar for an RT. I have been told different measurements from 1/2 inch to 2 inch spacing.
Who told you to space 1/2 inch bars 1/2 inch apart? That would essentially mean that the bars would be touching one another. In certainly no expert, but that seems absurd to me.
I used 1/2 inch bars spaced two inches apart, which gives me a 1 and 1/2" spacing between them. Our state regs stipulate that the spacing of the bars can't be any greater than 2".
Of course I live in Connecticut where everything about our state regs is spelled out in agonizing detail. I would imagine that's not the case in every state.
Regards,
Jon D.
Last Edit: Jun 13, 2006 22:33:01 GMT -5 by jondarp
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Hey, Jon.. wat do u mean Half inch bars spaced Half inch apart would mean them touching? i thnk he means half inch diameter... with a half an inch away from the other bar...