imprint tanks

[Barbary Boy]

what sort of imprint tanks do people use? pics please?
i am hopefully going to imprint a male gos this year and wondered what people use? i have done this in the past, but things move on so quickly it would be nice to get an up to date perspective on things? thanks.

[TimDog80]

plastic see through storage boxes for small spars.......

[Talon]

heres you go Bb,some for you to get an idear of whats being used now.
just click on imprint tank.as i tryed to put a direct link up to them.
but it just whent to home page



http://www.raptorbox.co.uk/

[Miguel]

heres you go Bb,some for you to get an idear of whats being used now.
just click on imprint tank.as i tryed to put a direct link up to them.
but it just whent to home page http://www.raptorbox.co.uk/ (http://www.raptorbox.co.uk/)


Here you go:

http://www.123webit.co.uk/raptorbox/inprint%20tank%20for%20falcons%20or%20goss.jpg



http://www.123webit.co.uk/raptorbox/Raised%20Bottom%20Tray%20or%20Flat.JPG

[OutFlying]

Make a base from a large plant pot holder, obtain from local supplies a flexible shatterproof plastic, bend it and join. Job done.

Yours Jim.

[Coronatus]

Just out of interest what sort of depth tank do people use for spars? Is there any set measurements or just common sense ie. deeper than the adult bird?!

[Talon]

deep enough so the young bird carnt squirt its **** over the top.
you can get a rough idear of the hight by compairing it to the dog stood next to it. in the picture outflying has posted up.
but it depends on what bird your imprinting.?

[Hacker]

deep enough so the young bird carnt squirt its **** over the top.
you can get a rough idear of the hight by compairing it to the dog stood next to it. in the picture outflying has posted up.
but it depends on what bird your imprinting.?

That little chick must be one champion squitter:lol: :D :rolleyes:

[Talon]

That little chick must be one champion squitter:lol: :D :rolleyes:

that little chich will get bigger and taller.and when bent over with its arse in the air
you will be suprised how high they can sh*te :rolleyes:

[OutFlying]

spar's slice the furtherest :D , the tank was about 20" high. Once standing, they will nearly reach the top with their slice.

Jim.

[Misty]

what have you joined it with, it looks like pop rivets - is that at correct?

[Alf]

A word of warning!. Do not place any Perspex or clear plastic tanks in direct sunlight with a hawk in them, the temp shoots up so much had a mate loose a merlin chick when he left it out side for only a short period of time. Alf.

[OutFlying]

what have you joined it with, it looks like pop rivets - is that at correct?


That one was made by Blackbird, it was riveted.

The one I made and loaned out (never returned) was bolted together and could be flat packed when not required.

Yours Jim.

[Moritz]

cardboard boxes are briliant for falcons. use newspaper taped to the sides for easy cleaning. when imprinting more then one bird the clear tanks are a prolem as the birds see each other. did about 10 imprint falcons last year with the boxes lawnmowers come in, worked well. but for gos and co the clear ones seam to be good, as long as you got only one bird.

good luck to everyone who gets a new imprint this year.

morit

[Tim Laycock]

what have you joined it with, it looks like pop rivets - is that at correct?
Coated, copper pop rivets, Washers on each rivet to spread the load.

[Misty]

cardboard boxes are briliant for falcons. use newspaper taped to the sides for easy cleaning. when imprinting more then one bird the clear tanks are a prolem as the birds see each other. did about 10 imprint falcons last year with the boxes lawnmowers come in, worked well. but for gos and co the clear ones seam to be good, as long as you got only one bird.

good luck to everyone who gets a new imprint this year.

morit

do you cut 'windows' otherwise, how do the birds see out?

[Misty]

That one was made by Blackbird, it was riveted.

The one I made and loaned out (never returned) was bolted together and could be flat packed when not required.

Yours Jim.

thanks. I like the idea of being able to flatpack.

[Talon]

do you cut 'windows' otherwise, how do the birds see out?

you use a biggish card board box cut the front out like a widow as you said then tape a large square peace of perspec so it looks like a tv lol but only one channel.spars.:yawinkle:
then when the box is dirty just take the perspec of and do the same with a new box.hope all that makes sense.
you can tape plastick to the sides of the box so you dont have to change boxes as regular just wipe them down but thats its up to you.as i prefer just using a new box as there easy
enough to come by.

[Misty]

you use a biggish card board box cut the front out like a widow as you said then tape a large square peace of perspec so it looks like a tv lol but only one channel.spars.:yawinkle:
then when the box is dirty just take the perspec of and do the same with a new box.hope all that makes sense.
you can tape plastick to the sides of the box so you dont have to change boxes as regular just wipe them down but thats its up to you.as i prefer just using a new box as there easy
enough to come by.

thanks, I might just try that, depends how many I will be imprinting. if it is only one I will probably go down the perspex route, if it is more than one I can use the boxes and turn the windows so they can't see each other. I had a hawk break a leg many, many moons ago and he had to have it pinned. wasn't allowed back in aviary as he wasn't to jump onto perch so he had to be in a box like that for 6 weeks. He watched tv, loved the cartoons best:lol:

[Moritz]

you can use the windows or leave the top open and out the box on the floor in the livingroom or kitchen. depeding where you are most of the time. once the birds are big enough to jump out of the box they are big enough for puting the jessies on. some birds will spend all day trying to get out of the box and then they will run in a corner and look at the wall.

mo

[Fenlands Rescue]

Make a base from a large plant pot holder, obtain from local supplies a flexible shatterproof plastic, bend it and join. Job done.

Yours Jim.

You say obtained from local supplies a flexible shatterproof plastic, what kind of local supply?

[Talon]

B&Q :yawinkle:

[Fenlands Rescue]

B&Q :yawinkle:

Bet you didn't guess I wasn't into DIY !!!

[Talon]

Bet you didn't guess I wasn't into DIY !!!

your joking.? its what your right arms for lol :shock:

[Alf]

Personally for imprinting I like a hawk at least waste height I don’t think young hawks, like most hawks like being on the ground.
Again boxes even with windows don’t give panoramic views of your approach or other stimuli going on around them.
Cheers mate. Alf.


you can use the windows or leave the top open and out the box on the floor in the livingroom or kitchen. depeding where you are most of the time. once the birds are big enough to jump out of the box they are big enough for puting the jessies on. some birds will spend all day trying to get out of the box and then they will run in a corner and look at the wall.

mo

[Talon]

you can allways put three windows on the box then place on a table.
as it save trying to bend perspex into a circule wich i tried and shatered it.:oops: and its very costly stuff i know a propper imprint tanks better.but the perspexs needs to be
heated to take the memery out of it.so that it can be bent safely.
allso using boxes is ok if your imprinting a couple of birds.

[Misty]

I had a price for an imprint tube of £45 for 24" diameter & 24"high. Is this a good price?

[Alf]

You could do mate but chances are that the hawk if it’s an accipiter will hit out through your window every time. These ****ers know the weak spots and **** will abound. :yawinkle: Alf.

you can allways put three windows on the box then place on a table.
as it save trying to bend perspex into a circule wich i tried and shatered it.:oops: and its very costly stuff i know a propper imprint tanks better.but the perspexs needs to be
heated to take the memery out of it.so that it can be bent safely.
allso using boxes is ok if your imprinting a couple of birds.

[Alf]

Bought a second hand half and half hamster cadge, half coloured plastic on the bottom clear on top. It’s the best imprint tank I have owned the shape of the top is curved in slightly and it catches every mute. I will post a picture of it tomorrow raised loads of chicks in it. Alf

[GyrXPeales]

plastic see through storage boxes for small spars.......

I have to go with Tim on this one. Clear Sterilite tubs, shatter proof, easy to clean, handles for carying, lids for when you're taking the box from the house to the car in case of rain, and they are cheap. I always use two so I always have a clean box to transfer the bird into.
Set em on a table or dresser, plug in some action adventure movies to get em worked up, or your favorite Steve Chindgren or Nick Fox DVD if you want them to learn something.:roll: :lol:
Raised a bunch of birds in them. Works pretty good.
Jeff

[Tim Laycock]

Cardboard box's give rise to fears as the imprinter is seen to be constantly towering over the eyass whenever he is in its view.

Its simple really :rolleyes:

[Misty]

Cardboard box's give rise to fears as the imprinter is seen to be constantly towering over the eyass whenever he is in its view.

Its simple really :rolleyes:

excellent point. have another rep point to add to your collection:supz:

[Talon]

Bought a second hand half and half hamster cadge, half coloured plastic on the bottom clear on top. It’s the best imprint tank I have owned the shape of the top is curved in slightly and it catches every mute. I will post a picture of it tomorrow raised loads of chicks in it. Alf

ALF do you mean like this as i bought one last last year.but decided to go for the biggest as it was only a couple of pounds dearer than the smaller one.
my mistake its that big theres nowere to realy put it.:oops:
unless i take over the dining room table.but yes there very good.
i think it only cost about £30 pound or less.




http://www.seapets.co.uk/product-details/stkcode/666332/category/1110.html

[Berkut]

Bought a second hand half and half hamster cadge, half coloured plastic on the bottom clear on top. It’s the best imprint tank I have owned the shape of the top is curved in slightly and it catches every mute. I will post a picture of it tomorrow raised loads of chicks in it. Alf

Alf,

I used these last year when imprinting a few falcons.Absolutely excellent and very easily cleaned.

[Alf]

That’s the one Mate! only mine is pink it’s a girly thing! Good enough for most medium to small sized hawks mine has severed me well hope to get another chick or two in it this year. Alf.

ALF do you mean like this as i bought one last last year.but decided to go for the biggest as it was only a couple of pounds dearer than the smaller one.
my mistake its that big theres nowere to realy put it.:oops:
unless i take over the dining room table.but yes there very good.
i think it only cost about £30 pound or less.




http://www.seapets.co.uk/product-details/stkcode/666332/category/1110.html

[Misty]

have you got any pics with your birds inside it?

[Alf]

Who are you replying to? I do wish people would either say the name of the person they are replying to or quote there post? Alf.

have you got any pics with your birds inside it?

[Misty]

tetchy tetchy:roll:
as everyone has been talking of the hamster cages I thought it was obvious. my mistake:rolleyes:

[Alf]

Sandy I am not being tetchy just wondering who you were replying to if it was a general request then you should have said have any list members . Alf.

tetchy tetchy:roll:
as everyone has been talking of the hamster cages I thought it was obvious. my mistake:rolleyes:

[OutFlying]

Alf,
They are a good option, I imprinted 2 hamsters in them last year :rolleyes: with good results.

Yours Jim.

[Alf]

Are they standing this year?:yawinkle:

Alf,
They are a good option, I imprinted 2 hamsters in them last year :rolleyes: with good results.

Yours Jim.

[OutFlying]

Still going round in the wheel, once they stop they might stand :rolleyes:

Jim.

[Alf]

Yep they reckon there ******s for that! Keep at it mate hamsterX ginny pigs are highly sort after this year the prices have shot up.:yawinkle: :lol:

Still going round in the wheel, once they stop they might stand :rolleyes:

Jim.

[OutFlying]

I will be using them in a caste or even on the lamp but haven't decided yet :rolleyes:

[Misty]

That’s the one Mate! only mine is pink it’s a girly thing! Good enough for most medium to small sized hawks mine has severed me well hope to get another chick or two in it this year. Alf.

Do you have any pics of the tank with chicks in? :yawinkle:

[Pendleside]

I will be using them in a caste or even on the lamp but haven't decided yet :rolleyes:

i think you will be using them in a cast....ing rather than on the lamp .:yawinkle:

[Alf]

No. :yawinkle:

Do you have any pics of the tank with chicks in? :yawinkle:

[Alf]

:lol: Good one!

i think you will be using them in a cast....ing rather than on the lamp .:yawinkle: