Pigeon lofts

[Cestrian1971]

Hi I’m thinking of having ago at racing again, ive attached a loft on my post so you can give me your views on if I can use it for young birds because that’s all I will fly next year. What are your thoughts on the loft please? I’m only on a small budget

[Andy]

Hi and welcome to the site.
That wouldn’t be for me. Although it would probably work for youngbirds to a degree I think it would give you a lot of problems. I don’t know how you would catch them for basketing without others flying out. I would hate having to stand out in the rain trying to clean out catch or feed the birds. Also where do you go the following year? I think you would be better either looking for a second hand loft or buy a shed and convert it. One that you could actually get inside of and being among your birds. Just my thoughts though.

[Buster121]

Welcome to the site, I have to agree with Andy and his comments, if you look on ebay you will get a good second hand one for more or less same cost or as Andy says get a shed and convert it

[Devo1956]

i would say a small shed would be much better, just remember young birds get older. And the next season you will need room for them, i would be looking for a 12 x 6 shed. this would give you 2 sections, and a place to store your corn. Very easy to convert to Pigeon loft. Welcome to the site, and good luck.

[king]

[NeilA]

Ron Sampford there king
Unfortunately no longer with us
His brother Dave my club mate left us 18 months back after a short illness
Was a really good club man

[Cestrian1971]

Thank you. I worry about rats/mice because I live in the countryside and we probably get more than living in the city so I thought with it being off the floor it will keep them away from the birds?

[Devo1956]

Thank you. I worry about rats/mice because I live in the countryside and we probably get more than living in the city so I thought with it being off the floor it will keep them away from the birds?

To be honest, they can both climb. I think it is more about being able to manage your birds better, also keeping your loft dry. When it comes to the winter months, a shed will also keep you dry. While carrying out loft tasks, you can also fit a light in the shed. This will help when it goes dark early. but it is your choice.

What part of the UK do you live?

[Buster121]

Thank you. I worry about rats/mice because I live in the countryside and we probably get more than living in the city so I thought with it being off the floor it will keep them away from the birds?

There are probably more rats and mice in towns and cities

[Murray]

Welcome to the forum.
As the others have said, a small shed is a better bet, as you can be in with them. Having said that, a kit box will let you start with a few youngsters, and having started you can go from there.
Good luck with it!