Looking for Sputnik Plans

[Litewings]

Does anyone have any plans for building a sputnik trap?

Litewings

[wonword]

i've always wondered how well the sputnik system works, i would think that the birds coould just fly out

[PSUPigeoner]

I have one on my loft. And it seems that the landing board is to high for them to hop out and they cant fit if they spread their wings. Works for me.


Ryan S.

[Barn Pigeon]

I have 3 on my loft and they are great if you use E-timers. I still have a manual timer, but they can be great for that as well.

[wonword]

This is not plans for a Sputnik, but it gives a good idea of angles of a drop in trap. If you fastened one of these at an angle to the top of a box, i think you might be halfway to building a Sputnik, just an idea
http://www.racingbirds.com/acces5.html

[Litewings]

Thanks Wonword. I'll think about this design.
Litewings

[jojo67]

Hi litewings, I seen a sputnik made out of wood instead of the usual metal types, i don't have the measurements but from th picture you maybe can get an idea. I am going to make one myself to put n the aviary.

[wonword]

Originally Posted by jojo67

Hi litewings, I seen a sputnik made out of wood instead of the usual metal types, i don't have the measurements but from th picture you maybe can get an idea. I am going to make one myself to put n the aviary.

wow, thats a beautiful small loft! where did you find these pictures?

[jojo67]

Hi wonword, i got the pictures of a ebay site these lofts are for sale there. they do look good for a small loft, i think they are selling for £375. not bad for it i thought.

[wonword]

Originally Posted by jojo67

Hi wonword, i got the pictures of a ebay site these lofts are for sale there. they do look good for a small loft, i think they are selling for £375. not bad for it i thought.

cool, thats not bad! that would be equivalent to like $750 i think?

[Litewings]

Thanks jojo67,
That's what I had in mind.
Litewings