Photo Gallery of older pre-importation Australian and NZ birds
Franz's Chook Runs
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Franz's Chook Runs 1 of 4 Breeder runs This is a 6mX3m shed divided into 4 equal sections.
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1491764574 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.
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149176459Auto 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!
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14917645860 litre water tanks and filters Each tank supplies two runs. Filters ensure no blockages in pipes.
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149176460Cockerel & 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.
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1491764611-5 month old chick run This modified aviary is set on a concrete slab and has two seperate runs.
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1491770711-5 month old chick run 2 This shows the auto waterers which are adjustable from 30cm to 60cm from the ground.
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1491764621-5 month old chick run, showing second run
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149176463Close 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.
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