New flyer

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Hi all,
I am just going to get started building my first loft. I am thinking maybe 6'x12' or something to start. I am also looking for a club in my area to join. Been thinking about doing this for years so it is about time to start. I would love to here any advice or ideas before I start.
Thanks Jack

[bbcdon]

Where exactly is Valley Springs located? You can go to www.pigeon.org to located the nearest AU club in your area. Glad to have you aboard!

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VS is just east of stockton about 30 miles.
Jack

[bbcdon]

That must be close to or in the foothills. Nice area!

[Action]

Yep, Right in the middle of the foothills. Real close to lots of lakes also. I like it.
Thanks Jack

[Gnuretiree]

Good Luck on getting going with pigeons. Here is a link to a starter loft that I used and it worked out pretty good.

http://www.redroselofts.com/starter_loft.htm

Hugh,
Salisbury, CT

[Flapdoodle]

Originally Posted by Gnuretiree

Good Luck on getting going with pigeons. Here is a link to a starter loft that I used and it worked out pretty good.

http://www.redroselofts.com/starter_loft.htm

Hugh,
Salisbury, CT

I'm new to the forum as well. I'm looking to build a loft and found this same link to Redrose, I was thinking about building three of them, old birds, young birds, and breeders. Is it better to have one big loft or a few smaller ones? I have flown a few season out of an old goat shed and want to build something set up for racing pigeons..

[jmaxpsi]

Originally Posted by Flapdoodle

I'm new to the forum as well. I'm looking to build a loft and found this same link to Redrose, I was thinking about building three of them, old birds, young birds, and breeders. Is it better to have one big loft or a few smaller ones? I have flown a few season out of an old goat shed and want to build something set up for racing pigeons..

You can actually combine them together.....it showed somewhere on starter lofts and connecting them. I cant remember.

[victor miller]

just build a big loft and put wall in it thats what i did 8 x 24 and put 3 wire wall in it and made 4 6 x 8 pens

[jmaxpsi]

Originally Posted by victor miller

just build a big loft and put wall in it thats what i did 8 x 24 and put 3 wire wall in it and made 4 6 x 8 pens

Can I see some pics of it? Sounds like a nice loft. I have a 16 x 16 to work with that was an old chicken coop.

[JohnG]

email me for help anytime for help john G

[JohnG]

email me anytime for help john glemser

[ohiogsp]

Don't use 6x12 when building stuff it is easier to stick with 4 foot increments 8x12 for example. Then you would have to make alot less cuts.