DIY king quail outside housing

[Esther87]

Hello everyone,

Last week I started making the loft for the king quails. Via Marktplaats I found a 2nd-hand outdoor run for rabbits and thought I could do something with it.
The outdoor run is made of wood, so it would be better to place it on a foundation. For this I found 2nd-hand retaining bands, which I unsuspectingly went to pick up on my own.

Gosh, those things are so heavy! But.... With my girl power and will to make this happen, I succeeded! The basis is there.

But now I have a question. It is recommended to attach thick wooden beams to the foundation before the frame can be placed. However... I was able to chisel the foundation into pieces, so I think the foundation will break if I drill holes in it to attach a beam to it. I also wonder if a wooden plank is also sufficient, since not a whole aviary is placed on it, but a frame of 50cm high.

Does anyone have suggestions for the next step?

Thanks in advance! (In the meantime I am going to rest for a week)

P.S. Sorry for the mess on the pictures

 

[Nabiki]

I don't know much about construction, but I am curious about your climate. King quail are tropical and don't do well in cold, so if your climate gets below freezing, you will need to make sure they have heat.

 

[Esther87]

Hi Nabiki,

In the post where I introduced myself, I mentioned that the quails go inside when neccesary. I am planning to do this when it will be under 5 degrees Celcius.

So... no worries!

Also... the climate is getting warmer the last years; we almost have no winters anymore.

 

[Esther87]

Done! I used 'Mounting kit?' (Sorry, this is what Google translate tells me; hope it is the correct word.)

Here a picture of the housing. Now I am going to work on the inside.

 

[Nabiki]

That looks very nice!

 

[Esther87]

Thank you!