New Loft

[onestepahead]

looking at taking the plunge and going all out for a new loft. There looks a few companies to choose from. Any input on a reputable company would be appreciated

[just ask me]

first of all welcome to the forum i hope you enjoy :emoticon-0137-clapping:

 

 

few lads on here have lofts from different companies im sure they will help you out

[OLDYELLOW]

Welcome to Pigeon Basics onestepahead we hope you enjoy our site congratulations on your first post , we always get mixed opinions on different loft company's , if you got the time you'd be better building your own be far more cost effective and you can have it how you want

[onestepahead]

Welcome to Pigeon Basics onestepahead we hope you enjoy our site congratulations on your first post , we always get mixed opinions on different loft company's , if you got the time you'd be better building your own be far more cost effective and you can have it how you want

Hi, Thanks for your reply. No time and no skills to build> stick to what your good at my dad always says. Let the pro's build it for me.Seriously though thanks for your comments, i will take that on board.

[OLDYELLOW]

Hi, Thanks for your reply. No time and no skills to build> stick to what your good at my dad always says. Let the pro's build it for me.Seriously though thanks for your comments, i will take that on board.

clever dad :emoticon-0137-clapping: well i think think the top two are ecco lofts and parkhall lofts

http://www.eccosheds.co.uk/lofts/

http://www.parkhallsheds.co.uk/catalogue.asp?id=6

[just ask me]

also be able to get other accessories on here http://www.bleefe.co.uk/www.bleefe.co.uk/info.php?p=13&pno=0

 

and some on here http://www.solwayfeeders.com/

[lenton1163]

blakes m* you wont beet them on price and very good quality

[greenlands]

I have three Blakes lofts mate,would have liked the shiplap a bit thicker,workmanship good,one or two small adjustments to keep the water out.On the whole good.

 

Lindsay

 

 

PS. Welcome to the site.

[sapper756]

Have a look at the members gallery m8.

 

link; http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/gallery/category/3-members-lofts/

[andy Burgess]

i have a Blakes loft and happy with its construction .

[Dooheed 5]

would recomend ecco loft's ! had my stock loft built by them .i drew out plan of what i wanted and visited them at the blackpool show. i found them very helpful and reasonbly priced.when it arrived and was erected it was exactly how i wanted it and well built! so i was and still am very happy with this company's service

[peter pandy]

Jim Heeps from Plean built mine and I could not find fault in quality of wood, construction and price. He will quote a price that will not be beaten by anyone. Give him a phone on 01786816278 and arrange a meeting. You have nothing to lose.

[ALF]

got to be j heeps for quality and great workmanship

 

and muttley for boxes and perches

[just ask me]

and muttley for boxes and perches

 

 

if they look half as good as what do they do in the pics they be top class

[onestepahead]

Sorry for late reply everyone, computer problems. Sounds like Blakes are worth a look. Thanks for all your help.

[Guest Owen]

I think it is best if you talk to experienced Fanciers before you place an order for a loft. Also go and look at the sort of lofts used by the best Fanciers you know. I am not talking about a polite glance, I am talking about a proper in depth look. Note the system of ventilation, the stocking rate, the way the loft faces and the sort of trapping system they use. In regard to trapping, try to avoid those awful sputnic things because you will need all your birds to be able to land all together so that they never develop the habit of circling due to the fact that there is not enough landing space. Decide on the type of material you want to use and try to make sure that it is built with a decent space underneath to allow air to circulate and to prevent vermin from getting in. Consider a position where you can protect your birds from cats because they are always waiting to have a go at your birds and try to keep the structure away from trees and bushes because Sparrowhawks can and will use the cover to attack your birds. In conclusion I would say that you should take your time over your planning of the loft because if you get it wrong you will be a long time regreting it.

[adam owen]

i would make one or if you cant get some one to build it for you like owen said do away with small sputnick landing boards and try get tha loft facing south this way you will get tha sun all day this will bring condition and form to your birds good vetalation to GET OWEN PUT A PHOTO UP OF HIS NEW LOFT WE BUILT LAST YEAR its tha PERFECT LOFT the resuilts showed tha this year get him put tha resuilts up an all good stuff.

 

he does just fly again his mrs mind ha ha ha ha

[BLACK W F]

I HAVE A NEW L SHAPE LOFT BUILT TO MY DESIGN FULLY KITTED OUT WITH BOXES PERCHES SLIDING WINDOWS MACH/LOUVERS ECT THAT SUITS MY NEEDS ALSO SO THE WIFE CAN GET THE DOOS OUT WHEN I,M AT WORK I CHOSE ECCO LOFTS FOUND MATT TO BE VERY HELPFUL

GOT IT IN HEAVY DUTY WITH 3/4 PLY FLOOR ON 3X2 HAVE A LOOK AT THEIR WEB SITE ALL DEPENDS WHAT YER WANT TO PAY

ITS COMING NEXT MONTH REMEMBER THEY NEED 5 WKS NOTICE

[OLDYELLOW]

looking at taking the plunge and going all out for a new loft. There looks a few companies to choose from. Any input on a reputable company would be appreciated

Whereabouts are you ?????

[just ask me]

I HAVE A NEW L SHAPE LOFT BUILT TO MY DESIGN FULLY KITTED OUT WITH BOXES PERCHES SLIDING WINDOWS MACH/LOUVERS ECT THAT SUITS MY NEEDS ALSO SO THE WIFE CAN GET THE DOOS OUT WHEN I,M AT WORK I CHOSE ECCO LOFTS FOUND MATT TO BE VERY HELPFUL

GOT IT IN HEAVY DUTY WITH 3/4 PLY FLOOR ON 3X2 HAVE A LOOK AT THEIR WEB SITE ALL DEPENDS WHAT YER WANT TO PAY

ITS COMING NEXT MONTH REMEMBER THEY NEED 5 WKS NOTICE

 

 

few pics alan when you get it be good too see