Killing Cones

[BRsRock]

I have a relative who does metal work and is willing to make some killing cones for me. The only thing is, I need dimensions. Anybody know what they are?

 

[Sundown_Farmer]

http://www.apppa.org/xBuild%20your%20Own.doc

I made these. Built the transport boxes too.

 

[mstricer]

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Easy plans. I also like the transport boxes. I think I have everything to build one or two. The wood I'm going to actually use was slated for the burn pile.

 

[BRsRock]

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Thanks.

I'll print it out for him and see what he can do with it.

 

[bigredfeather]

If you know anyone that has bought the Whizbang plucker book, there is a great pattern in there for killing cones. They have worked well for all sizes of birds for me. I am getting ready to make a few more. If I get a chance, I will scan it in and post it.

 

[mstricer]

For some reason, we don't have any luck with the cones. We just hang them by feet and cut. I don't know what it is they always seem to either get stuck or flop out, and we have a large one.
Michele

 

[Sundown_Farmer]

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Michelle,
Homemade cones or did you buy them? If homemade have you tried to modify your design to see if it helps? I think that plan I linked to uses 16" metal but I used 20 because it's what I had. I also made it slightly smaller top and bottom after trying it out.

Have you tried a bleach bottle? Have you tried an orange road cone?

I don't care to hang them by their feet because I don't like the flapping. Cones hug the bird till it rests.