Which Way Should The Loft Face?

[GypUK]

Does it matter which way the sputnik face or which way the avairy verander face. I guess south is best for the avairy part but is there a best way to face for the birds to trap into?

 

Cheers

[kirky]

if your racing south, trap should face south or south east.

[mushroom]

Birds will trap easier in to a prevailing wind

[Wiley]

Even racing north the loft should face south east

[ovy1255]

mine faces north i fly from the south-but in amongst houses -still get them down

[greenlands]

South East,sun all day at least when it's out.

[Guest bigda]

mine faces north i fly from the south-but in amongst houses -still get them down

 

 

you have 3 faults then ,1 the sun is not in your shed, the second the rain is at your shed, the third the wind is at your shed all distractions for resting doos

[OLDYELLOW]

you have 3 faults then ,1 the sun is not in your shed, the second the rain is at your shed, the third the wind is at your shed all distractions for resting doos

I have same problem , but you can manipulate light / air in a loft to your own advantage / liking plenty of good fanciers with north facing lofts

[GypUK]

Thanks for all the replies.

 

While I'm asking questions....I've got an 8x6 shed that I'm going to convert into my loft. Am I best to leave it as one area or split it do you think? I'm looking at getting a few racers(not sure how many will work in the shed this size?) just for fun and to learn a bit about training.

 

Cheers.

[Guest geordiejen]

the loft facing south is best,gets more sunlight and protection from cold north winds.

[Guest pigeongirl]

the loft facing south is best,gets more sunlight and protection from cold north winds.

 

agree with this one birds happier. and make a large landing board birds will trap better than a sputnik in a bad wind.

[OLDYELLOW]

disagree with the large landing board one cock can own it and stop others trapping

[ovy1255]

you have 3 faults then ,1 the sun is not in your shed, the second the rain is at your shed, the third the wind is at your shed all distractions for resting doos

 

prevailing wind because of houses blowing on rear of shed .yes sun a problem===was 1st and 2nd on saturday 2nd youngbird race,

 

my youngbirds trap well as they are flying into the wind 90% of the time.

[mushroom]

A loft does not have to face any way in particular as you can have windows, doors, or ventilation on any side of the loft you choose to suit you and your birds.