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[JShubin]

 

[JShubin]

I have two panels hinged to each other. And a hook and peg on each end that will latch onto the next hinged panel assembly. Came with shutter hinge kits i bought

 

[JShubin]

Kind of see the roof on the bottom pic. Simple wire roof that won't blow in wind using left over wood. Just sits on top.

So far i only have roof for 4x4s but i have some ideas for octagon roof

 

[JShubin]

Whole thing cost about $150

 

[sdm111]

In wet climates with the height v/s the area I wonder if it would basically flood or stay wet. I like the concept and that would work for single birds for me but I think even with a tin roof with the height rain would blow in or Sun beat in. Also how is landing off the roost? Does it seem like enough room to fly down? How high is it 8'. Bumblefoot

 

[B123]

@lmljsl

Follow link for MO concept of our native bamboo.

https://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2010/10/canebrakes-missouris-bamboo-forests

Bamboo I have is not native and I may come to regret it. I have to work hard to contain it. It is difficult to force yourself through.

I am a little farther north and east of you Centra. Several years ago I went so far as to bring home some starts from a friend but never planted them. It looks interesting, but I have seen many plantings get out of control and they look like a real pain to contain. That is my hesitation with planting bamboo.

Sugar cane would be fun, but I doubt it would grow here. lol

 

[sdm111]

500 acres of sugarcane blowing in the wind is mesmerizing. One of the coolest things to watch. And the bagasse that blow out of trucks is rough on tires

 

[centrarchid]

I am a little farther north and east of you Centra.  Several years ago I went so far as to bring home some starts from a friend but never planted them.  It looks interesting, but I have seen many plantings get out of control and they look like a real pain to contain.  That is my hesitation with planting bamboo.

Sugar cane would be fun, but I doubt it would grow here.  lol

Less effort than keeping games
Cheaper too.

 

[JShubin]

In wet climates with the height v/s the area I wonder if it would basically flood or stay wet. I like the concept and that would work for single birds for me but I think even with a tin roof with the height rain would blow in or Sun beat in. Also how is landing off the roost? Does it seem like enough room to fly down? How high is it 8'. Bumblefoot

Yea 8'... roost is adjustable but lowest is 4' (highest is probably 6' without hitting head). Fly pens are that high. Probably could use straw landing.

The sides are plywood 4' up so they could hide from sun. Rain not so much, but i don't have worry about that but a few times a year lol.

Took them down earlier due to winds. Fold flat and can fit in back of truck.

 

[JShubin]

Only temporary pens. Modular as needed. That's the beauty