A lot of sense in what you say there. I will have a separate section for LD birds so the feeding and exercising in different ways might not be too much of a trouble, but I’ve certainly taken on board what you say.
It sounds like you are getting some good advice Pete, I hope all goes well for you and I look forward to hearing how things progress in the future. Keep posting and we will help where we can, all the best.
Thanks Trev and everyone. I really appreciate the advice and encouragement from you all. Someone pointed me towards the aluminium aviary traps at Universal this week and the price versus my budget versus the long-term benefit is messing with my head. I hadn’t budgeted for anything like those but will I regret it when the wooden ones I’ve been planning on degrade.
No mate, the wooden ones will be fine.
Yes, the aluminium ones will last longer but you need to do what your pocket allows or this sport will soon become very expensive. You don't need anything big or fancy to succeed in pigeon racing, you just need dedication, consistency and patience, the main thing is that you enjoy it or it will soon become hard work.
I made my own box aviary traps I guess they won’t last as long but I made them to how I wanted them only a box frame so no great skill it can’t be if I did them
Ideal to bath in or let late ones in I just have a hinged frame with polycarbonate behind them to close them down when the cocks are on widowhood
I always used smaller wire than what’s comes with the aluminium traps
NeilA wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:31 am
I made my own box aviary traps I guess they won’t last as long but I made them to how I wanted them only a box frame so no great skill it can’t be if I did them
Ideal to bath in or let late ones in I just have a hinged frame with polycarbonate behind them to close them down when the cocks are on widowhood
I always used smaller wire than what’s comes with the aluminium traps
I have thought of getting a small unit, and knocking some loft equipment up. A friend of mine as a factory for metal fabrication, i deal for making some aluminium traps up, and also some aviaries. I may look into it.
Mine are just treated wood Devo with decent quality small hole mesh
With a drop board to close up made like a double board so the pad slides in like a sandwich filling
As long as a pigeon can’t be timed with the trap open it’s within the Rpra rules
Not sure the rules in other unions
I am sure if you made aluminium ones at a reasonable cost they would sell well
NeilA wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:33 am
Mine are just treated wood Devo with decent quality small hole mesh
With a drop board to close up made like a double board so the pad slides in like a sandwich filling
As long as a pigeon can’t be timed with the trap open it’s within the Rpra rules
Not sure the rules in other unions
I am sure if you made aluminium ones at a reasonable cost they would sell well
Yes i agree Neil, maybe worth having a chat with my mate..
This is the one I made for the front of my young bird section.
The youngsters spend a lot of time out in it in all weathers. The hens will go into this section for the winter. I can shut it off so the birds can’t go into it but most of the time it’s just left open.
Back just enjoying club racing for the time being.
NeilA wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:31 am
I made my own box aviary traps I guess they won’t last as long but I made them to how I wanted them only a box frame so no great skill it can’t be if I did them
Ideal to bath in or let late ones in I just have a hinged frame with polycarbonate behind them to close them down when the cocks are on widowhood
I always used smaller wire than what’s comes with the aluminium traps
I have thought of getting a small unit, and knocking some loft equipment up. A friend of mine as a factory for metal fabrication, i deal for making some aluminium traps up, and also some aviaries. I may look into it.
Could be a goer Dev, good luck with it
Sadies Lofts home of decent birds just a useless loft manager, and now a confirmed loser but proud
Andy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 1:31 pm
This is the one I made for the front of my young bird section.
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The youngsters spend a lot of time out in it in all weathers. The hens will go into this section for the winter. I can shut it off so the birds can’t go into it but most of the time it’s just left open.
Well done mate will serve it's purpose well
Sadies Lofts home of decent birds just a useless loft manager, and now a confirmed loser but proud
Andy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 1:31 pm
This is the one I made for the front of my young bird section.
IMG_3321.jpeg
IMG_3222.jpeg
The youngsters spend a lot of time out in it in all weathers. The hens will go into this section for the winter. I can shut it off so the birds can’t go into it but most of the time it’s just left open.
If it does the trick Andy, that is what you want. It looks strong enough mate.
