Glass

[showman]

Do you think glass / similar panels in a loft front play any part in the well being of pigeons, and up to what percentage of the loft front would you consider giving over to its' use ?

[eastcoaster]

Do you think glass / similar panels in a loft front play any part in the well being of pigeons, and up to what percentage of the loft front would you consider giving over to its' use ?

i`m not an expert pigeon man but i think it does help bring them into condition , my loft was built by a very good fancier who thinks i is great for roundabout and widowhood , you can control the heat with blinds or shutters .but plenty air needs in .jmo

[geordie1234]

I was told pigeons love the heat and really helps with condition i was planning on doing some work on my lofts to get as much light/heat it as possible

[fletch]

perspex windows great heat and sun one of the best things for pigeons

but never glass in or on a loft

was told by a old guy years back it messus up the orientation techniques having glass in loft

[OLDYELLOW]

perspex windows great heat and sun one of the best things for pigeons

but never glass in or on a loft

was told by a old guy years back it messus up the orientation techniques having glass in loft

 

read a similar article stating glass was not a desired material plastic much better

[yeboah]

I have at present one stock loft which has a large double glazed window fitted on the front the loft being 12x6 the window is 11x4 ,but the loft faces north with no sunlight entering through the window what soever it is only there for daylight purpose and because it was free,I would never fit glass where the sun could shine directly onto it as in warm spells the heat would be to great inside the loft burning of all the fresh oxygen so be very careful on this one ,my racing loft which faces south has a 2 foot polycarbonate sheet fitted at ridge level on the front full length of loft but only for daylight purpose all the loft front is louvred and mesh to let as much fresh air enter at all times summer and winter but designed so that no rain what soever can enter no matter what the weather guaranteeing as near as possible perfect health with no need to treat at any time for respiratory problems which i believe are caused 100% by lack of proper airflow,as i say glass is OK when fitted not to alter air quality so be very careful ,good luck

[geordie1234]

I have been looking for perpex that i can screw onto the loft and not having much luck

[robbiedoo.]

I have been looking for perpex that i can screw onto the loft and not having much luck

 

you can get sheets of polycarbonate that you can screw on to the loft

[THE FIFER]

I have glass on the front of my loft, but have it whitened so birds cant see through it, or anything from outside

[geordie1234]

you can get sheets of polycarbonate that you can screw on to the loft

Is that the stuff that people use for conservetory's

[dal2]

We have near knackered exterior ply full length of loft with louvres that wer hand made by a bricklayer and a electronic engineer!

Also when wooden doors(from the queen Mary) are open we have more bricky/teleman made mesh dividers that are open all day to let the air pass thru. In the back we scientifically drilled loads of half inch holes along the top with the worst wood bit ever seen! so that air flows back to front.

In the winter loft is closed all the time but in the summer its open to the elements.

We also have an aviary which is made of old skirting boards and chicken mesh rescued from next doors rabbit hutch when the bunny died.

The loft is two foot of the ground which lets air flow thru the numerous cracks that have appeared over the years.

 

I weep with jealousy when I see the magnifcent new lofts depicted on the site!!!!!

One day I will have one

[THE FIFER]

I weep with jealousy when I see the magnifcent new lofts depicted on the site!!!!!

One day I will have one

 

 

me too

[john cumming]

the whole of the front of my loft is done with perspex n the pigeons love the heat thats gemerated

 

 

 

john

[yeboah]

We have near knackered exterior ply full length of loft with louvres that wer hand made by a bricklayer and a electronic engineer!

Also when wooden doors(from the queen Mary) are open we have more bricky/teleman made mesh dividers that are open all day to let the air pass thru. In the back we scientifically drilled loads of half inch holes along the top with the worst wood bit ever seen! so that air flows back to front.

In the winter loft is closed all the time but in the summer its open to the elements.

We also have an aviary which is made of old skirting boards and chicken mesh rescued from next doors rabbit hutch when the bunny died.

The loft is two foot of the ground which lets air flow thru the numerous cracks that have appeared over the years.

 

I weep with jealousy when I see the magnifcent new lofts depicted on the site!!!!!

One day I will have one

Brilliant Reply

[geordie1234]

We have near knackered exterior ply full length of loft with louvres that wer hand made by a bricklayer and a electronic engineer!

Also when wooden doors(from the queen Mary) are open we have more bricky/teleman made mesh dividers that are open all day to let the air pass thru. In the back we scientifically drilled loads of half inch holes along the top with the worst wood bit ever seen! so that air flows back to front.

In the winter loft is closed all the time but in the summer its open to the elements.

We also have an aviary which is made of old skirting boards and chicken mesh rescued from next doors rabbit hutch when the bunny died.

The loft is two foot of the ground which lets air flow thru the numerous cracks that have appeared over the years.

 

I weep with jealousy when I see the magnifcent new lofts depicted on the site!!!!!

One day I will have one

Cracker lol