I built my mews (with some very good help) the same way the ohiort built his - with a shed style roof rather than a gable style, meaning no peak in the center and only one roof panel (for lack of a better word).
I found this much easier to frame and you don't need to install a ridge beam or gables on the ends.
If you don't mind me asking, what does your sponsor say about your mews construction? Is he (or she) providing advice to you on this very important aspect of your falconry?
My sponsor had some very specific ideas about the best way to build a mews for a red-tail. I am a firm believer that an apprentice should consult with his/her sponsor before they drive the first nail or even buy any lumber for that matter.
- Jon D.
"In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
That sounds pretty nice. I have heard of garage mews before, but never seen one.......any chance of a few pics being put up???
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines "Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day; give him a religion................ and he'll starve to death while praying for a fish."
As soon I can I will get pictures, when I go down and see him... He just got back from yosemite last night, I'll try and arrange something to go see him
Post by ryannewhardt on Aug 18, 2006 23:33:32 GMT -5
Also, if you live in the midwest where you get spring/summer storms, make the larger/majority of the mew's face away from the direction of your weather. For an example, here in sunny Oklahoma our weather comes from the southwest to the northeast, I'd face the door north, and the window east. It seriously prevents drafts, and too much rain/snow/derbis getting into the mew and risking the safety of the raptor. Just thought that might help...ish