pics of your pigeon lofts please

[pigeonpete]

Two more close ups. I appreciate a square aviary is more space-efficient than a semi-circular front but I'm trying to get away from your conventional 'pigeon loft' look and give it a more of a summer house look, especially in light of the fact that it will eventually be 42 ft by 10ft overall. Not that any architectural element to a loft means they race home faster. But everyone to their own.

 

nice avairy mate, i could put the kids in that  ;D ;D

[av8or]

 

nice avairy mate, i could put the kids in that  ;D ;D

 

Yes, the structure could lend itself to a whole host of other applications. Although in fairness, it doesn't have such a 'prison cell' look about it. It's only the close up photos that make it look like my birds are doing porridge  

 

 

[pigeonpete]

 

Yes, the structure could lend itself to a whole host of other applications. Although in fairness, it doesn't have such a 'prison cell' look about it. It's only the close up photos that make it look like my birds are doing porridge  

 

 

When you free to come and build me 1? ;D did you build your loft yourself?

[ritchie1]

thats just a show really nice to look at

[Alen Gibb]

Enough for my small needs - 12 pairs on roundabout, 30 YBs and 6 pairs of stock. Hope the photo comes out - this is my first effort on this site - if it doesn't can somebody give me a clue? Cheers

[spen]

stunnin loft that alan, how big is it n where did u get it from m8?

[Alen Gibb]

Thanks Spen - 36' x 6' from John Tranter - I wouldn't consider another builder

[spen]

has he got a web site alan?

[Alen Gibb]

Don't think so - his phone number is 01384 424538 (Stourbridge, West Midlands) - he will build to any size or design

[Alen Gibb]

Don't think so - his phone number is 01384 424538 (Stourbridge, West Midlands) - he will build to any size or design

[spen]

thank's alan,the big question tho is he expensive,go on how much ha ha.

[PIGEONJIMI]

Two more close ups. I appreciate a square aviary is more space-efficient than a semi-circular front but I'm trying to get away from your conventional 'pigeon loft' look and give it a more of a summer house look, especially in light of the fact that it will eventually be 42 ft by 10ft overall. Not that any architectural element to a loft means they race home faster. But everyone to their own.

 

Top marks for an 'innovative' desgn of aviary, but do you have problems with sparrows etc getting through the front ? Didn't notice any mesh covering, Just an observation  

[billt]

Hope you get this pic. not your average but stood the test of time c.1840  ;D ;D

[PIGEONJIMI]

Hope you get this pic. not your average but stood the test of time c.1840  ;D ;D

 

Very impressive billt, Have you any interior shots ? Do you provide B&B ?   :)

[billt]

wouldn't dare go inside I'd have to get the scraper out  ;D

[Alen Gibb]

thank's alan,the big question tho is he expensive,go on how much ha ha.

 

I think he is very reasonable in comparison with others - the quality of the materials is the big difference.

 

 

[cemetary]

Thanks Spen - 36' x 6' from John Tranter - I wouldn't consider another builder

 

Very smart loft Alan, and a nice set up you have there mate, i would also consider any future lofts come from this guy, the are the best ave seen,  

[av8or]

 

Top marks for an 'innovative' desgn of aviary, but do you have problems with sparrows etc getting through the front ? Didn't notice any mesh covering, Just an observation  

 

I must say, I have never had any problems with sparrows. My only concern with having dowelled fronts to any loft is giving access to rats. Personally I haven't had a problem with rats, as the loft is 18 inches above ground and my dog often scurries under the loft and I never leave food in the loft. However, at night, when all the birds have retired to their perches, I close the loft up, so they don't have access to the aviary and have a wireless alarm sensor in the corridor, which alerts me in side the house if there is an intrusion, human or vermin. But it's a valid point and one I did consider, especially at £1.25 per 6 ft dowel. If cosmetics wasn't a consideration, then it would have been mesh and square, which is undoubtedly the better option.

[av8or]

 

When you free to come and build me 1? ;D did you build your loft yourself?

 

Yes, I built it  myself and will be extending it in the same style. The only elements I didn't build were the doors. Roof and floor are 4 x 2 and framing is 3 x 2. I used ship-lap for the outside but in hindsight, would have favoured 18 mm exterior ply, which is what I used on the roof and floor.

 

 

[owen101]

hi there this is my loft

hope it comes out and you can see it

as i dont know how to add pics

 

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[owen101]

no mine didnt come out lol

how do i put up a picture

[jimmy_bulger]

small but does the job, ventilation at floor and ceiling level.

[owen101]

hi there this is my loft

not great but it will do

[blackdog]

my lofts

[little sam]

 

Here is a couple more, with aviary roof. I intend to extend the loft out by another 24 ft, out past my son's caravan. He doesn't know it yet ;-)

 

 

Where did you get the floor griding mate