Fresh Start
OK so i have decided to write this Blog, i hope new comers to the fancy will learn from my experiences some good and some bad, i have picked up many tips from this forum, so if experienced members would like to comment i could learn from my mistakes.
Step1
i decided to retake up a new hobby instead of just sitting in front of the tele.
I want to breed and exhibit Zebra Finch's, i only have limited space in the garden, so as the garage is already full of stuff i will need to build or buy a new Birdroom, did plenty of research on the net, and ended with a shortlist of 2 one local one in the midlands, the local supplier had a 8 week delivery as against a 10 day delivery so my impatience made me pick a company i had not visited at a cost of £850. for a 12ft x 6ft shed.
On arrival the shed looked ok but next day was heavy rain and the shed leaked like a sieve, water running from joints and knot,s, despite it being Tanalised ,i spent days sealing all the leaks with silicon sealant.
Step 2
i fitted 2 x roof windows, then insulated the shed,insulation on a roll looks like bubble wrap and cooking foil joined together its the equivalent of 25mm thick Polystyrene very quick to install and can be had on e-bay.
next i lined the shed with 6mm MDF ,if i did it again i would use Plywood as the MDF sucks up moisture and warps.
Step 3
fitted inside with a 6 cage breeding cage unit i made from Plywood and MDF 24" x 15" cages, again i would stick too Plywood.
Step 4
Hired a qualified sparky to wire up lighting and heating plus power sockets, and for safety an MCB trip
Step 5
Built a 4ft x 6ft internal flight at one end of the shed.
Hoorah i am ready for new stock, after spending December and January building just happened to be the coldest December for years many cold weekends spent outside, but when i had finished it felt good i am sure this new hobby had improved my health as i am an old F--t of 56 i need all the help i can get.
Next instalment will be stock selection and first breeding season.
Cheers Kim
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