Setting Out Loft

[Guest charlie charles]

im just setting out the pigeon loft will 3 spaces/rooms be ok for a novice?

 

pigeons what dont make the grade can they be eaten

[JohnQuinn]

How many ck's/hens do you have?? Those that don't make the grade are usually lost!! so you'll need to plan some other Xmas dinner

[Wiley]

The Belgians regular have pigeon soup

[JohnQuinn]

The Belgians regular have pigeon soup

 

My uncle used to eat them when they were culled, long time ago but he swore it was true. I would eat anything, i've eaten wood pigeon and it was delicious so i suppose they're racing cousins would be nice too

[Guest charlie charles]

My uncle used to eat them when they were culled, long time ago but he swore it was true. I would eat anything, i've eaten wood pigeon and it was delicious so i suppose they're racing cousins would be nice too

 

 

 

HEY UP JOHN, IM JUST STARTING OUT, IM GOING TO MAKE LOFT THE SIZE OF THREE NOMINAL SIZE GARDEN SHEDS AND OPEN GAGES AT EACH END. GETTING INFORMATION ON HOW TO SET OUT A LOFT IS QUITE HARD TO GET JUST BOUGHJT A FEW BOOKS TO GET INTO IT. DOES IT TAKE ALOT OF YOUR TIME? IM GOING TO KEEP ABOUT 18 BIRDS.

[Guest charlie charles]

HEY UP JOHN, IM JUST STARTING OUT, IM GOING TO MAKE LOFT THE SIZE OF THREE NOMINAL SIZE GARDEN SHEDS AND OPEN GAGES AT EACH END. GETTING INFORMATION ON HOW TO SET OUT A LOFT IS QUITE HARD TO GET JUST BOUGHJT A FEW BOOKS TO GET INTO IT. DOES IT TAKE ALOT OF YOUR TIME? IM GOING TO KEEP ABOUT 18 BIRDS.

[Guest Glen]

Charlie, welcome to pigeon racing. I would encourage you to read as many articles and literature you can find. On the first page of basics forum there is the message forum. There are a lot of different topics, such as pictures of members lofts, Lofts and fixtures, families and strains etc,etc. Read up on the different flying systems,(widowhood, roundabout, natural). Theres nothing worse than building something, then finding it is not practical for your needs. Your loft must be well ventilated, dry,and draft free. By the sounds of it you realize not to overcrowd your birds, but expect the number to go beyond 18. I,ve been racing for 42 years and still find it difficult to keep my numbers low. I have a total of 37 birds at moment, stock and racers. Good Luck and ask as many questions as need be.