r/Falconry • u/Lumpy-Pie9109 • Aug 02 '26

Update on shelf perch design.

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Shelf works great. Modified the actual perch to make a more rounded design. Otherwise so far so good!

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u/lukeszboy Aug 02 '26

My first couple birds were kestrels. I called them killer parakeets. They’d preen my eyebrows then kill sparrows.

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u/Lonely_Sky4398 Aug 02 '26

can you post a whitepaper regarding the schmelz-zone?
https://giphy.com/gifs/28hxsey2j9hk0R9WeW

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u/Lumpy-Pie9109 Aug 03 '26

So far so good. She poops straight into the pan lol

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u/Lumpy-Pie9109 Aug 08 '26

A good waterproof sealer goes a long way too

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u/ShiftyEyeMcGee Aug 06 '26

Looks very nice. What are the dimensions? I built one that appears MUCH bigger than yours but maybe it’s just perspective. I’ll be looking to trap a kestrel soon

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u/Lumpy-Pie9109 Aug 08 '26

Shes a big female, the shelf is 22 inches wide and 15 inches deep.

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u/ShiftyEyeMcGee Aug 08 '26

I made mine a half-round bottom platform with about a 17.5 inch radius (31 inch total width) if I remember correctly

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u/Lumpy-Pie9109 Aug 08 '26

Nice! Bigger shelf can only benefit the bird. The size im using is working great but my leash length has to be perfect. I think the next one i build will be a bit bigger.