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Post by FFG on Jun 14, 2015 3:46:49 GMT
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Post by Hezz on Jun 14, 2015 6:41:47 GMT
Daz of Budgies Retreat made himself something. There is a thread on how to, but can I find it? Not on your sweet nelly!  Hopefully he will be able to point you in the right direction. But those weak pathetic rechargeable vacs might be the go; they aren't strong enough for anything else; they just might work on seed husks. I haven't bothered; I just go out with seed husks stuck all over my face.  |
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Post by OP on Jun 14, 2015 7:30:31 GMT
I'm the same as Hezz, husks all the place. Don't go near the seeds with Henry. You might as well just empty the lot in the bin. It will suck them straight out of the dish or whatever you use. I do use my Dyson if I have it out, but I have to remove any tools from the end and lower the suction via a lever on the handle and keep a distance from the seeds, otherwise the same result as Henry. Thruup and they are gone.
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Post by steve05412 on Jun 14, 2015 8:59:59 GMT
I just give up with the husks and all ends up in bin, tbh there's never that much seed left anyway.
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Post by starlingqueen on Jun 14, 2015 11:39:13 GMT
I read somewhere that you can use a straw to blow them off the top. I tried it once, forgot to take it away from my mouth when taking a breath, yeah, you've guessed the rest.  I was coughing for hours. |
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Post by OP on Jun 14, 2015 11:42:19 GMT
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Post by FFG on Jun 14, 2015 11:49:48 GMT
Ha ha, great comments thanks! I have seen Darren's build which is great! I have got the seed in a hopper and was just thinking of an easier way than getting covered (its at head height). Funnily enough I tried the straw thing yesterday, but luckily didn't suck  I'll keep thinking, must be another way |
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Post by OP on Jun 14, 2015 12:07:28 GMT
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Post by FFG on Jun 14, 2015 12:14:57 GMT
That really is a great piece of kit and very clever! But I have a wooden hopper in my main flight fixed to the wall so cant take it down each time. Just think if there is an unpowerful mini hoover out there that could suck gently enough to get a few husks life would be that little bit easier |
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Post by OP on Jun 14, 2015 12:28:04 GMT
Well instead of sucking what about blowing., then sucking to catch the husks.
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Post by FFG on Jun 14, 2015 12:31:37 GMT
Well instead of sucking what about blowing., then sucking to catch the husks. I don't think I'm that skillful, I'd probably pass out trying! |
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Post by OP on Jun 14, 2015 12:50:46 GMT
Perhaps a picture might help us to give useful suggestions. A picture of the box(es) and the position on the wall.
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Post by FFG on Jun 14, 2015 12:59:26 GMT
Not sure if this helps... Maybe I just need to stop moaning and get on with it?!   |
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Post by OP on Jun 14, 2015 13:53:37 GMT
As I'm not sure how all that works I don't have any ideas. Is that a drawer that the buds are standing on, or is it all fixed? Budgies Retreat are the ones really. Or anybody else that has that type of feeder. |
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Post by FFG on Jun 14, 2015 15:06:56 GMT
Its a drawer that slides out, supposed to catch the husks (it does but not all)
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Hopefully he will be able to point you in the right direction. But those weak pathetic rechargeable vacs might be the go; they aren't strong enough for anything else; they just might work on seed husks. I haven't bothered; I just go out with seed husks stuck all over my face. 
I was coughing for hours. 
