Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[juststruttin]

Oh my goodness! I just found this NEW thread. Sure wish I could have clicked on it and gone directly to where I left off. Had to find my place and start reading again. Posting this so I can find myself next time I get on.

Note to self: start reading again on page 334.

 

[unkadan]

I would give these a try. http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-4-multipurpose-tarp-clips-68014.html.

Can be used on any thickness of sheet material, almost up to 1/4 inch. We use all over the place. Have used these on the pontoon and boat covers traveling down the freeway at 70 mph. Won't come loose unless you release it. Best part is they are reusable unlike grommets.

I double this recommendation, I bought some in bulk on ebay, also have found the reinforced 6mil material (like Vickies tarps) in rolls at Menards. Cut to length the combo have lasted for 6yrs already here and no sign of damage.

 

[thedragonlady]

I double this recommendation, I bought some in bulk on ebay, also have found the reinforced 6mil material (like Vickies tarps) in rolls at Menards. Cut to length the combo have lasted for 6yrs already here and no sign of damage.

Do you have an address for Menards ? I'd love to buy a roll of this clear tarp material.

 

[RedRidge]

Menards

http://www.menards.com/main/mobile/...yl-sheeting-weatherstrip/p-1914380-c-3624.htm

MyTarp.com

http://www.mytarp.com/clear-plastic-fabrics.aspx

 

[ocap]

Who are these people? Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) Anyone ever heard of them?

Layers Housing

Jan 20, 2014

News

US welfare organization revises Free Range standards

http://www.worldpoultry.net/Layers/...re-org-revises-Free-Range-standards-1447398W/

sound like the next step in the NPIP program

 

[unkadan]

Do you have an address for Menards ? I'd love to buy a roll of this clear tarp material.

http://www.menards.com/main/paint/d...c-sheeting-12-x-100-roll/p-1497091-c-8188.htm

looks like they have a couple of sizes available,,,not listed for greenhouse use, most likely because of no tests for light transmission....

 

[RedRidge]

The Menards is also only 6 mil... I would think if you expect it to hold up for more than one season you'd want something heavier. The oily will let light thru but is not clear. .. which could be good or bad depending on what your needs are.

The vinyl tarps (or by the roll) from mytarp are 30 mil.- 30' (10 yards) for under $100, and are totally clear.

Just an observation depending on what you are trying to accomplish.

 

[maryhysong]

I would give these a try. http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-4-multipurpose-tarp-clips-68014.html.

Can be used on any thickness of sheet material, almost up to 1/4 inch. We use all over the place. Have used these on the pontoon and boat covers traveling down the freeway at 70 mph. Won't come loose unless you release it. Best part is they are reusable unlike grommets.

I have have two of these style clips; cheap from Walmart, more expensive from Ace. Neither one works at all, the first little breeze and they pop right off the plastic.

The 'dog bone' style works reasonably well, but in a long term wind storm I have had the work loose, especially is some other part gets loose and things really start flapping around.
http://www.grabbittool.com/EZG/ReadMoreInfoEZG.htm

This one, I have some of these, 7 years old, used every winter on my green house, they have NEVER come loose! In fact the plastic has ripped off with the the still attached to it.
http://orix.manufacturer.globalsour...tl/Plastic-fastener/1048129641/Tarp-Clips.htm

 

[RedRidge]

Thanks for that last link. I had about given up on using something with grommets that would hold. The Velcro I use is stapled to the pens so holds great no matter what the wind. But some situations you just need grommets. Those look handy. Thanks.

 

[Canieldonrad]

Who are these people? Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) Anyone ever heard of them?

Layers Housing

Jan 20, 2014

News

US welfare organization revises Free Range standards

http://www.worldpoultry.net/Layers/...re-org-revises-Free-Range-standards-1447398W/

Non-profit entity that just wanted the labeling of "free range" to actually mean free range. I don't necessarily disagree with their intentions. But sometimes I question intentions of groups that want birds to be free ranged out of humane purposes. I'm not sure I see much improvement in humane treatment by free ranging. Sure the birds are open to outside air and grass and what not. But a Coyote, Dog, Fox, Wolf, Hawk, Raccoon, Opossum, Mouse, Rat, Human with ill intention is not going to get into a production facility. All you are doing is trading safety for space.