Newbie advice

[ZK]

Hi guys,

            

           I am a total newbie, I am looking into having my own stock in the future, once i have learned. I am considering starting off with afew birds - what are the most basic things i need to do before getting started?

 

 

Thanks,

Zeeshan

[Guest cloudview]

get your self a decent loft , garden shed  or the like , make sure its bone dry and well ventilated

[ZK]

cool,

 

      Do i need to consider any extra needs for the winter? i.e. temperature inside shed/ loft? what is the best way to maintain the ideal temperature? ideal living conditions for the pigeons?

[Peckedhen]

You don't need to worry about the temperature, just make sure that your loft is dry and draft free.    Welcome to the forum.

[ZK]

Thanks

 

               What is a reasonable number of pigeons to start off with? is it best to get them young? where can i get good feed at good prices? anyone know where i can get some good young pigeons from?

 

          

[Guest shadow]

the best thing to do is read as many books on the subject before you start you need to know the basics before you get any birds

[ZK]

Cool,

 

       Indeed, I shall do some reading - not looking to get the birds at he very moment - just wondering

[ZK]

Hi guys and girls,

 

          have found the following site in search of books:

 

          http://www.murrayandmills.co.uk/catalog/erol.html

 

[Peckedhen]

If you join the RPRA they send you a booklet on  pigeon keeping. I also have Pigeons by Matthew Vriends which I've found helpful.  These are just the basics of pigeon keeping but OK for a start.  

 

I made my first loft from a 6'x4' B&Q shed....it didn't last long before I needed a larger one!  There are often lofts for sale on eBay if you can find one local to you.  

[ZK]

Will check it out, need all the info and help i can get, thanks.

 

Have been searching on ebay - not found a suitable one at the moment, let me know if anyone does come across lofts/ sheds for sale.