Wooden falconry mews to house birds of prey having drop down shutters over window with galvanised bars
A two bay falconry mews delivered and installed to Guildford, having galvanised bars and closing window shutters.
Based on our Sandwell Aviary Block, we swapped the mesh windows for galvanised bars. It is sometimes an issue that some birds of prey can damage their feathers when mesh is used in an enclosure. Therefore, our customer requested 5cm gap bars be used instead to create a strong and safe housing unit. We also added drop-down, closing shutters which provide darkness and temperature control if required.
Our customer had a tight space to fit the mews, so we built it to his specification. He also requested a freezer shed to keep his raptor meals outside. The shed had double doors and a pent roof to match the aviary block.
We build our aviaries and raptor housing without a floor, therefore any preferred base material can be used and hosed out when required. This style of mews housing is ideal for adding perches and tethers.
We based this bespoke build on on our Sterling Dog Kennel Block. The four bay multi block had wider kennel sections and extended runs.
A returning customer who had already purchased two of our kennel blocks from us requested this four bay kennel system. The full height sleeping areas measured 6ft6 wide by 4ft deep providing plenty of internal space for their pack of Spaniels and Labs. The runs were a massive 13ft long by 6ft6 wide, giving their working dogs ample room for stretching and walking around.
Stokbord Lining
The inside and fronts of the kennel sleeps were lined with 6mm thick Stokbord. This protects the wood underneath and also prevents dogs chewing at the exposed timber.
Sliding Hatches
Sliding hatches are useful to keep dogs inside the sleeping area if housed overnight. They can also keep your dog in one area while you are cleaning.
Wipe Clean Flooring
Phenolic coated plywood is used as the kennel sleep floor. The wipe clean surface is anti-bacterial and makes cleaning easier.
A Triple Dog Kennel with Sleeping Boxes, Side Shutters and Galvanised Dog Runs
This bespoke triple dog kennel was built based on two of our standard triple kennels. Our Harrowby triple kennel has sleeping boxes with lift up lids, and our Lawrence wooden kennel with closing side-shutters. Our customer got in touch asking for a mix between the two kennels, as well as opting for extended dog runs.
The kennel measured 15ft wide by 14ft deep. Comprising of 5ft x 4ft sleeping boxes and 5ft x 10ft dog runs. We added a lift up lid to the sleeping boxes to make cleaning the kennel easier. Our customer also requested side sliding hatches over the dog pop holes.
Benefits of Sleeping Boxes
A sleeping box, also known as dog pods or dog cabins, can be chosen for a number of reasons. Specifically, there is less headspace for warm air to escape, therefore keeping the kennel warmer for longer. Another reason is that the box lid provides a raised area for the dog to jump up to during the day.
Benefits of Side-Shutters
The side shutters help to close out any distractions to your dogs. Additionally, they can help reduce barking noise if your kennel is located in your garden. Owners of guard dogs and security dogs choose this kennel option as it can also help to keep your dog calm inside.
A custom build of wooden aviaries to house a variety of falcons and birds of prey. Our customer wanted to maximise the space she had available in her garden while also providing enough sections to house her birds separately. With this in mind, we set about designing an aviary block with the help of our customer and her requirements. Each entrance door to the compartments had a mesh viewing window which allowed natural light into the aviary. As well as being low in height, the doors opened inwards so that the birds would not escape. To the base, our customer required no flooring so that she could add her preferred base material. We have found that this is a popular request for our wooden aviaries as gravel or similar can be used – nice and easy to hose down!
We built the walls, roof and divides from tanalised tongue and groove cladding. The interlocking boards provide a strong structure for a secure and safe housing system. On top, we covered the wooden clad roof with high quality felt that has a clever self-sealing backing. Scroll down for a video walkthrough or view our aviary for sale for more information.
Custom dog kennel, dog run and combined wooden shed
Another bespoke build, featuring an insulated dog kennel, sizeable extended dog run and a combined storage shed. We were sent a list of requirements as well as a floorplan sketch of the enclosure and shed layout. After a few phone calls and emails back-and-forth, we were able to finalise a design which we were both happy with. The structure comprised:
– 10ft x 6ft insulated kennel
– 14ft x 6ft storage shed
– 200 square foot dog run with mesh roof
The internal dog kennel had PVC lined insulation as well as a wipe-clean floor. The plastic sheeting and phenolic coated flooring provides an easy-clean kennel and is also anti-bacterial. Our customer requested full height kennel doors instead of pop holes for her Huskies. Upgrades also included Onduline roofing over the shed, kennel and part of the dog run. We covered the rest of the run with a timber-framed mesh roof.
