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Bird Building Fire

Post by topher40 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:13 am

What a way to way to wake up! My wife woke me up to inform me that my bird building was on fire! Luckily it is winter and I have been done hatching birds and raising chicks for a couple of months now but it sure doesnt look like I will be raising any next year. The building was fully engulfed by the time I got out there ( which didnt take me long) and there was nothing I could do. There werent but a handfull of quail left for training this winter but I did lose ALL of my fantastic homers that I spent years building up to. With the help of insurance and time I should be back in business late 2011. Guess I will be buying my birds from other people this year. :roll:
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Re: Bird Buiding Fire

Post by ACooper » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:16 am

Sorry to hear, any guess on cause?

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Re: Bird Buiding Fire

Post by proudag08 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:27 am

Yeah, sorry to hear about that... do you know what caused the fire?

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Post by topher40 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:28 am

If I was a betting man I think my wife has started smoking........ :lol: Seriously though I think it was electrical. :evil:
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Post by Vonzeppelinkennels » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:58 am

Tough luck Chris,sorry but don't that insurance we all hate to pay come in Handy when we do need it??
You will probably even make some improvements. :D

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Re: Bird Buiding Fire

Post by Greg Jennings » Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:06 am

I'm very sorry to hear that, Chris. I hope things work out all right with the insurance folks. Let me know if you have to have a coop-raising this summer.

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Post by bowhunter1221975 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:08 am

Man that stinks let me know when you want to start rebuilding it i will come help ya buddy and y didnt ya call and let e buddy know and as far as birds go you know my flight pen will hold a few extra birds for ya let me know
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Post by BigShooter » Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:24 am

There are so many fires related to heating during the winter. That sucks man.
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Post by Ruffshooter » Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:37 am

Real sorry to hear that Chris. Glad you and the family are okay.
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Post by tn red » Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:45 am

Sorry to hear that Topher i know you do a great job with the birds & i hope you get back in business soon.

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Post by topher40 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:55 pm

Thanks for all the well wishes! This isnt some little ole pigeon coop either, its 20x30 with concrete floors. It holds a few birds.... :D I could have seen this happening when I had heat lamps and such on baby chicks, but this time of the year I dont have anything running! Oh well, maybe I will be able to rebuild bigger and better! :lol: I am sure that is just what my wife wants to hear!
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Post by BigShooter » Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:05 pm

It's more work but protecting all of the wiring with conduit to prevent birds, mice or other animals from getting through the insulation to the wires is one idea. Another is to use the more sensitive GFCI breakers that trip sooner in the event of a short is another idea. Again I'm sorry for your loss & you didn't ask for safety ideas but I couldn't help myself.
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Post by topher40 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:10 pm

Yeah BS I have already put conduit in the plans for the next building, along with some cooler additions! I hate to change the subject but I really have to give a HUGE applause for American Family Insurance. I called them about 10 am and at the adjuster just left at 1pm. I already have a check in hand! Now that is some great turnaround time!! I cant wait to start cleaning up. :lol:
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Post by BigShooter » Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:13 pm

That's awesome service!
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Post by Don » Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:17 pm

Bad news! Did you get enought to re-build? When I built my houses I left electrical out. I need lights or heat, I run in a drop cord. My house's aren't minsulated either. Wanted light's in the house with the new homers the night I brought them home and out a batery operated lantern in there. If I lived closer I'd come help.
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Post by topher40 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:23 pm

LOL I did get enough for all that good stuff Don, Now lets see if I have enough willpower to stay in budget!
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Re: Bird Buiding Fire

Post by birddog1968 » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:39 pm

I agree with GFCI breakers but I have to ask what kind and how old is the panel this was fed from?

Breakers should trip period before a fire and I would worry about other loads on that same panel box.
I would also be looking to make sure everythiing is grounded properly, again breakers should prevent fire, somethings wrong
back at the panel , with the ground or the way the neutral is bonded.
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Post by Jester » Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:28 pm

very sorry to hear of this. if you need any birds or help let me know.

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Post by birddogger » Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:43 pm

Sorry to hear about your loss, but it sounds like things are going to work out.

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Post by Onk » Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:09 pm

Very sorry for your loss of building and birds! Good luck with the rebuild.
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Post by Brittlver » Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:27 pm

Sorry to hear about your Bird house. I am glad us here at American Family came thru for you its nice to hear. Now just don't burn down another one. J/K Hope the next one is bigger and better.

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Re: Bird Building Fire

Post by kbshorthairs » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:35 am

Sorry about your fire, but I'm glad the insurance didn't give you any hassle. 20 x 30 would definitely hold some birds!!! Look forward to seeing pics of the new and improved version this spring.

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