DIY Thread - Let's see your "Inventions".

[Highcotton]

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Thanks, I used these probably 60 years ago though I haven't owned any chickens in the last 50. These are my first chickens in many years. I just happened to think of this. My children and grandchildren just could not wait to see it work. My 18 year old grandson banded 14 birds including a bantam and 3 ducks in about 30 minutes. They tend to bunch up in a corner facing away from you.The catcher is kind ot stealthy. After catching a few they started avoidng it and giving it a puzzled look.Mine is only as long as a standard coat hanger. I did try to get a fairly heavy one. It only took a few minutes to make.

 

[Bens-Hens]

Post #727 has some pretty helpful pictures. Is that the same as the sort you described Hagar3?

 

[Highcotton]

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Yes the coat hanger hook is what I was describing. and the other hooks are similar. You can add the handles or what ever suits your fancy. Thank You.

 

[Hokum Coco]

I built a coat hanger hook and used it to catch my chickens. I fond it spooked the flock when I first went in. Probably because I attached to an old ski pole that I use to heard the birds in with if they somehow escape the run.

I then however threw some bread in the run to divert their attention. I have Golden Comet hens and a Delaware Rooster. I had little trouble catching any bird I desired.

I found it especially useful in catching the Rooster as it gave me a chance to secure my grip and avoid his spurs (hold on tight to the pole when you hook the rooster he pulled it out of my hand the first go).

I used a piece of wire almost the size of a pencil to fabricate my hook plus I bent the opposite end of the wire to the hook (the end you attach to the pole) at 90º and ¼ inch long to embed in a hole I drilled in the ski pole (keeps the hook stationary on the pole).

I then secured the hook to the pole with two electrical ties (I was all out of duct tape). I found it worked perfect for me on my hens and rooster.

I might put a piece of tubing, maybe some duct tape or electrical tape over the hook just to give the bird a little protection against the wire hook.

I would advise anyone to try it before you condemn it.

 

[PetRock]

Has anyone tried using a hook on quail? I have 19 crazy young bobwhites that I am having a hard time catching to move them to a new pen. They sure don't sleep tight like my chickens! I've thought about a net but anything big and strange sets them off and they fly around hitting their heads on the roof, etc.

 

[Hokum Coco]

Quail; If they are anything like pheasants they are as wild as a crow.
Good luck with that one Pet Rock!
Try it the most you have to loose is your patience in my opinion.
Oh and maybe a coat hanger.

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote: in the reply window look up there are several format choices at the end of that row you will see a group that has the smily in it. First box in that group is for putting pictures in your response the second button is for putting video in your response the paper clip is for attachments.....

deb

 

[perchie.girl]

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I found it especially useful in catching the Rooster as it gave me a chance to secure my grip and avoid his spurs (hold on tight to the pole when you hook the rooster he pulled it out of my hand the first go).
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I would advise anyone to try it before you condemn it.

As I worded the post with the pictures it does look like a condemn them. Sorry. If I were totally against them I would not have searched out and posted pictures.


I have Guineas as well and only use a net with them because a Guinea person advised me not to use the hook because their legs are not as robust as chickens. That may or may not be true but I followed that advice.

Nets are a tool I am familiar with. I used to raise finches and parakeets. And No I have never knocked anyone out or bonked them in the head.... LOL. I get them in a corner and flip the net over and wait for them to leap up before I lift the net. Works too for those roos with spurs. Oh and i hold the net part tip with one hand while I use the other hand on the handle. Keeps the net itself from tangling up on the bird.... more or less.

Tools are tools they can be used right or abused in hands that are unfamiliar with their proper use.

I used to pick off finches and parakeets in full flight with a flick of the wrist and once in a quick twist of the net to keep them from getting back out.

deb

 

[BLT79]

I am having a very hard time uploading any photos on here. But just wanted to share something with everyone! In the process of building our own coop from materials we already had and wanted to use up, we decided to make use of some old kitchen cabinets. The smaller size cabinets that go over your stove, make perfect nesting boxes! My husband will be adding them onto the outside of the coop as to not take up room inside of the coop! He is going to add a divider to separate cabinet into two nest boxes! they already have hinges on them and handles. Just add locks and good to go!

 

[Jharper]

I am having a very hard time uploading any photos on here. But just wanted to share something with everyone! In the process of building our own coop from materials we already had and wanted to use up, we decided to make use of some old kitchen cabinets. The smaller size cabinets that go over your stove, make perfect nesting boxes! My husband will be adding them onto the outside of the coop as to not take up room inside of the coop! He is going to add a divider to separate cabinet into two nest boxes! they already have hinges on them and handles. Just add locks and good to go!

Great!