Babybird

I would not use anything that comes from wood to form a base of the deep litter. There is the risk of too many chemical compounds in it. What would you suggest, I was thinking of the shavings you get for horses??

I am going to set up my loft with deep shavings for initially 3 yb's in and 8x6 hopefully increasing to 15 soon, how long do I leave it in between cleaning? Thw wee man over the road scrapes his out twice a day but he has nothing on the floor and is worn out with all the work!!!I have noted the abouve advicebut looking for a bit of clarity,once a week? month?

aye o.k a fine pair

U could paint them white and give them to me Blaz? ;D ;D ;D

he is a genuinely great bloke, I can vouch for him, been nothing but nice to me

that sounds like a good idea 2 me,

let us know how you get on,hope they come home

wondering what a wired ceiling does? what happens if they are not separated? how many times a year do the hens lay eggs? are there any special requirements for young birds? what is meant by natural way instead of widowhood? just a few things spinning round my head today!

Do you still have the pure whites? How many do you have?

same here!! trying to tell tractorboy 10-15,thanks

sadly not

I may be female but that doesn't mean I'm not thick skinned Woop woop u go girl!! ;D

Welcome Greywings, I have only been a member myself for a week but have already learned so much. I am also of the frame of mind to learn as much as possible before getting my birds and the people on here have been so friendly !!

I am needing some help starting my newloft. I have an 8 x 6 shed to convert and a big bit stuck as where to start. Flooring,? ventilation? sunlight? Aviary? It is to be a home for white homing birds that wont be racing but will be flying on a regular basis from ceremonies. How many could comfortably live here? Gonna have 2 fantails as well.How many boxes? perches? I want my birds to have a happy and healthy life and hope you guys will be able to offer me some sound advice

I am also looking for pigeon suppliers near Edinburgh forthe same sort ofthing. Cheers

what is a sputnik please?

where do they pick these flea lice and worms up from?

what supplements if any would non racing pigeons require?

Cheers mate, that puts my mind at rest

one wee question, what happens when u want to go away for the weekend? do you have to get someone in to care for the birds/ exercise them or is there a way you can set things up that they cope without you for a night? This is a real consideration as I will be having to attend several sporting events that include an overnight stay

Thank you

Thank you

Hi guys, just a wee note to introduce myself.I am a complete beginner and have loads of questions/ queries that will no doubt filter through in the coming weeks.Is there anyone based in East Lothian/mid lothian that is willing to be my mentor? Helpmewith setting up my loft, buying birds, advice on the basics of pigeon husbandry, training etc. I am not wanting to race my pigeons just keep them. Any advice would be gratefully recieved. Thanks Seona