LoftBuddy - Pigeon Management App

[AlbinoHedgehog]

Hi everyone,

 

For those of you who’ve been following my updates or chatting with me about the struggle of paper loft records, I’m thrilled to announce that LoftBuddy is officially finished and available!

 

It’s been a massive effort, but I’ve built the digital loft management system I always wanted—one that’s fast, reliable, and keeps pace with the demands of the breeding and racing seasons.

 

💰 Free to Use, Built for Fanciers

Yes, that’s right: LoftBuddy is completely free to use. My goal was to make professional-grade record keeping accessible to every fancier.

 

The app is supported by minimal, non-intrusive advertisements. For anyone who prefers a completely clean interface, there will be an optional, low-cost subscription to remove all ads.

 

✅ What's New & What It Does

LoftBuddy is now fully featured for the upcoming season, handling everything from first egg to final race result.

 

1. Painless Breeding Round Management

The biggest feature I focused on was making breeding records instant and clean:

 

Quick Logging: Log Egg 1/Egg 2 dates for all your pairs. The app automatically calculates the estimated hatch date—no more counting days!

 

Automatic Pedigree Builder: When the chicks hatch, you simply input their ring numbers, and LoftBuddy immediately creates a new bird profile for each one, pre-linking them to the correct Sire and Dam to build their digital pedigree instantly.

 

Complete Control: I’ve just finished adding the ability to easily edit or delete entire breeding rounds if something goes wrong, keeping your records clean and accurate.

 

2. Digital Bird Profiles & Lineage

Every bird has its own profile with photos, colour, strain, and race data.

 

Get instant access to the full family tree (pedigree) of any bird, anytime, anywhere—no need to dig through folders.

 

3. Data-Driven Decisions

You can record your birds’ LPI/scoring, and LoftBuddy gives you an estimated LPI for the offspring of a pairing, helping you make smarter pairing choices.

 

💻 How to Get Started

Since this is a web application, there’s nothing to download! You can access it on any device—phone, tablet, or desktop.

 

Simply visit the link below to sign up and start migrating your pairs immediately:

 

LoftBuddy App Link: https://loftbuddy.winfort-lofts.co.uk/

 

I appreciate everyone's encouragement while I was building this. I am now fully focused on user feedback and future improvements. Please sign up, try a few pairs, and let me know your first impressions, feature requests, and any bugs you find!

 

Happy flying and good luck for the new season!

 

Cheers,