Bar Spacing???

[cliff]

I am designing my mews now and would like to know the recommended spacing between the bars of the windows for the following buteos:

1. Harris hawk, female
2. Harris hawk, male
3. Red-tailed hawk, female
4. Red-tailed hawk, male

Thanks

[Chigger]

I used 3/4 EMT metal electrical conduit spaced at 2 1/2 in centers. This leaves a gap of just a smidge over 1 1/2 in and has served me well for Redtails. I don't fly Harris but I believe they would be just fine with it too.

I haven't yet got a coops, but the mew that I made for one I used the same material but spaced at 2 in centers. This leaves a gap of just a smidge over 1 in. This mew has not been occupied yet, but I believe it will work just fine for smaller birds.

Having seen the two side by side I would def recommend the first for the buteos you listed. Just my humble opinion.

[cliff]

Thank you for the help I've got a drill press and will be using electrical conduit also, so this is great.

Cliff.

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I used 1/2 PVC and then used 7/16 drill on a 2x1. I spaced it 1.5 inches. Couple of screws and the hole thing comes out if ever i decide to move or rebuild.

[MarkT]

Here is a picture of my mews. For the bars, I used 1/2" emt conduit placed 2" on center. On the left side is the bare metal and on the right I have started painting it. The paint really makes the bars less noticeable. 2" on center with 1/2" conduit has worked well for my male RT and male HH.

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mark will you come down and build my mews next time i build it lol

[nanahawk]

I used 1/2" emt at 2" on center as well. I also painted the bars matte black. And added screen at the front as well. And you cannot even see the bars from the street now.

[cliff]

Now, I really like the 1/2" emt painted matte black. That looks really nice

[Isa]

I never would have thought to paint the bars... that's really attractive! I think I'll try that on the new mews... anything to keep my neighbour with the Better Homes and Gardens yard happy.

[MarkT]

Yes it is amazing what a little bit of paint will do.