W.D. Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Was thinking of changing one of the sections of loft,to neatboxes on each side so as I can put in a window to let in more light and warm it up a bit as its very cold in the winter and cool in the summer.Anyone able to advise the pros and cons of doing this? Thanks, W.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Was thinking of changing one of the sections of loft,to neatboxes on each side so as I can put in a window to let in more light and warm it up a bit as its very cold in the winter and cool in the summer.Anyone able to advise the pros and cons of doing this? Thanks, W.D.why not , whos to say it wont work , may well be a good motivator .having looked at many different lofts on You-Tube , some are laid out that way due to space etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.D. Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ok thanks I might have a look on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ok thanks I might have a look on there.might open your eyes a little . hope you may get some other in-put too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 i had my boxes like that at an old loft and widowhood cocks flew well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showman Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Can't see an obvious problem......the one thing I would try and get info. on is the recommended /favoured gap between the opposing boxes.Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Can't see an obvious problem......the one thing I would try and get info. on is the recommended /favoured gap between the opposing boxes.Best of luck. mine were 6ft apart, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I remember reading about high rise flats causing a break down in society. Everyone living on top of each other and not even knowing neighbours on the same level, never mind in the same block, whereas in the traditional form of housing people spoke to each other over the garden fence, etc.The point was put that when boxes were piled above each other the similarity was to the high rise flats. Having boxes facing each other was like the traditional housing and since the birds could see each other they would self motivate. Others have stated that when using deep litter their birds nest in the litter and often really close to each other. Pigeons are gregarious, so enjoy each others company, look under railway bridges, they live close together there. Yes, they defend their territory, but on the whole they manage to live together far better than humans do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster J. Cogburn Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Give it a bash William. We put a new front on the big loft in the winter in 2011 that's around half Perspex. At this time we also changed the section so the boxes run round two walls in an L shape. Not exactly the same but the doos can see into the boxes on the wall they arenae on. If ye arenae totally happy with it ye can always darken the nest boxes. I done this in 2012 with Sterling board and some other bits and pieces I had lying around. It was mainly because there was a right flighty cock in there, so his was darkened first after I seen how much it calmed him down I just done all 20 boxes. We always had fairly open fronted nest boxes but I kinnae borrowed the idea after visiting Robert Cormack and a couple of the Ulster fanciers, albeit I didn't have any Sinn Féin or DUP campaign boards to hand I think it's made a difference as they've the benefit of a light loft, but have their own wee private bit in it. Anyway, ye dinnae need me to tell YOU about doos If yer dad would let me in his dookit I'd maybe get to see what kinnae nest fronts he's using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesign123 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have done this in the past and I would NEVER do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coey18 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have done this in the past and I would NEVER do it againare there any specific reasons why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demolition man Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have done this in the past and I would NEVER do it again I'm with you on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesign123 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 They are harder to settle to the nest boxes that's y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newstarter Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 i no a top flyer who had all his boxes facing eachother and al say nomore as the advise is at the begining ( top flyer ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.D. Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks for all the replies guys. I have been told much the same as above, asking around the lads I know.The end is 6ft wide and deep,maybe it needs to be wider to keep them calm?Lewis you can get in the auld yins dookits at any time, you only have tae ask?!!! If you want tae see 12yr old malt deep litter there's no finer!!! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster J. Cogburn Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks for all the replies guys. I have been told much the same as above, asking around the lads I know.The end is 6ft wide and deep,maybe it needs to be wider to keep them calm?Lewis you can get in the auld yins dookits at any time, you only have tae ask?!!! If you want tae see 12yr old malt deep litter there's no finer!!! lol. His wee red latebred cock is turning out to be a cracker, we'll hopefully get a wee turn out of him in the coming seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.D. Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 His wee red latebred cock is turning out to be a cracker, we'll hopefully get a wee turn out of him in the coming seasons What?!!! He gave you a Red, I'm supposed tae huv first refusal on the Red Yins!!! Hope it does you a good turn too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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