Photos

Photo Gallery of older pre-importation Australian and NZ birds

Franz's Chook Runs https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/ Franz's Chook Runs 1 of 4 Breeder runs This is a 6mX3m shed divided into 4 equal sections. https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176457 149176457 4 of 4 Breeder runs, fully enclosed There is a concrete footer, 30 cm deep around the perimeter of the run. The hatch doors can all be opened/closed from the access door to the run. https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176459 149176459 Auto waterers The 12 litre water tank in the pic is filled via a float valve from the external 60 litre tank, this is to ensure the correct pressure is being applied to the lubing drinking cups. i.e. no leakage! https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176458 149176458 60 litre water tanks and filters Each tank supplies two runs. Filters ensure no blockages in pipes. https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176460 149176460 Cockerel & pullet run, fully enclosed This run has sheet metel buried to 60 cms around the perimeter. It will soon be split in half with a new 3mX3m divided shed being installed. This will allow for the birds to be seperated. https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176461 149176461 1-5 month old chick run This modified aviary is set on a concrete slab and has two seperate runs. https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149177071 149177071 1-5 month old chick run 2 This shows the auto waterers which are adjustable from 30cm to 60cm from the ground. https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176462 149176462 1-5 month old chick run, showing second run https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176463 149176463 Close up of auto waterers Lubing nipple drinkers will be installed in all runs by the end of this summer as a secondary water supply. Brooder boxes will also have cupped nipple waterers installed to train birds from birth on how to use them. https://brahmacochin1.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=149176464 149176464