Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[Maureen3]

My cube is situated in a fairly exposed area next to a field. When winds are high and rain and hail are battering against the cube water does get into the vents and therefore into the cube. Anyone got any ideas?Thought of a tarpaulin but how do I attach to cube and run without it blowing away.

[The Dogmother]

It shouldn't get into the vents have you got the extreme weather kit fitted? I can't see it in the shop but have seen one fitted, so perhaps Omlet might be able to help if you give them a ring.

[Maureen3]

Thanks for advice. I was not aware you get extreme weather kits. The snow last year drifted into the vents and the nesting box was covered in snow and often the rain blows in. I live in the north east of Scotland Aberdeenshire and we have tough winter normally to deal with. However with high winds it is not good for the girls. Will phone and find out about kit. Thanks again.

[Guest]

Oh I would love a cover for my cube as it is under a yew tree and the berries keep dropping onto the cube and are very sticky to clean off.

 

I have a WIR which has a polycarb roof but the cube buts up to the outside of the run IYSWIM so it doesn't get any protection from the elements

[The Dogmother]

Try rigging up a clear tarp along that side of your WIR

[Plum]

Perhaps a windbreak next to the cube would help.

 

They need some airflow but you could buy a market tarpaulin with eyelets for the windward side and use bungees to secure it.