Kiki's Quail Cage Build

[Kiki]

I got both side/ends done on the nice cage.
I'm rethinking the roof.

 

[Kiki]

I got both side/ends done on the nice cage.
I'm rethinking the roof.View attachment 1639498 View attachment 1639499

I just need to add the door latches and cover that front middle piece with hardware cloth and figure out the roof. I do not like the plywood on the roof.

 

[Kiki]

I have a feeling I'm about to break the picture frame doors when I try to attach the latches so I might be remaking some doors.

 

[RUNuts]

Kiki - that new cage looks HEAVY. I tried to make mine light. And failed. It is also top heavy. I see more bracing coming AFTER I get it in place.

 

[biophiliac]

I just need to add the door latches and cover that front middle piece with hardware cloth and figure out the roof. I do not like the plywood on the roof.

A small blue tarp attached with bungees can work as a roof(over HC for safety). Cheap and quick. That's what I used on Doba's wire dog crate quarters.

 

[Kiki]

Kiki - that new cage looks HEAVY. I tried to make mine light. And failed. It is also top heavy. I see more bracing coming AFTER I get it in place.

It's not going to be as heavy as my first one.

I don't plan on moving it once I get it in it's spot. I did manage to lift my other one on to the table thing to it's final spot myself so I'm pretty sure I can move this one once too but I can force someone to help me if needed.

 

[Kiki]

A small blue tarp attached with bungees can work as a roof(over HC for safety). Cheap and quick. That's what I used on Doba's wire dog crate quarters.

I'm thinking a piece of polycarbonate plastc roof stuff might be what I use.
I'll add the roof once I get it moved. I'd like for the roof to hang over all the way around a few inches.

 

[RUNuts]

I was warned not to redneck the yard. Tarps are out. Good solution, but not for us.

Chicken coop has flat asphalt roof, so I went with the metal roof this time. More for ambiance than anything. We shall see.

 

[biophiliac]

I'm thinking a piece of polycarbonate plastc roof stuff might be what I use.
I'll add the roof once I get it moved. I'd like for the roof to hang over all the way around a few inches.

That would be nice and let some light in.

I was warned not to redneck the yard. Tarps are out. Good solution, but not for us.

Chicken coop has flat asphalt roof, so I went with the metal roof this time. More for ambiance than anything. We shall see.

There is that redneck aspect, I understand.

Still I resort to tarps in a pinch.

 

[biophiliac]

Cool quail habitat!

You could add the ramp and outside area to the cage you built and keep your breeders happy!