My Loft

[Hillybean]

Okay, everyone this is my pigeon loft! The roof is a truck shell/topper., and is kinda a ghetto, BUT it works!

Front of Loft


Front of loft with door open


Right inside the door way-the first two nest boxes


Nesting boxes located across from the first nesting boxes


The loft is insulated, but we put 2x4 inside to make the installment of nest boxes/perches easier. The straw was not yet put down, before these photos were taken.
There is a total of 4 windows that can be opened. Wesh wire was also installed, along with new screen, the misquito netting still needs done, but right now there are no misquitos. There are also four pannel like things that allow sunlight to filter through.

It can't be seen in these shots, but there is a ledge along the side (behide the nest boxes, and windows). We had to add them because of the added 2x4. I will add 2x4 near the top of the loft, for resting spots.

The next post will show a window and panels. It will also show the top of the loft, and where the nesting spots are going to be.

-Hilly

[Hillybean]

Photos Continued:

Ok, this shows one of the window, and the light panel things. There is another panal thing on the other side of the winow....and the exact same thing right across from this on the other side.



This shows the roof...I want to put the 2 x4 or 2x6 right above the last sun panel. It will go completely across the loft... i still need to get the hardware to allow me to do it....tho.


The photo also shows the back hatch. I am going to attach my flight pen to the loft. That way I can open the hatch, and let them right out into the flight pen.

Again the screens had not been fixed in these photo and the mesh had not be installed. I have an wire mesh/screen inlay for the back hatch part.

It isn't the best loft, but it is a start....

Thanks!
Hilly

[Ed]

AWESOME way of recycling!!!!!
Thanx for sharing the pictures.
Gives me TONS of ideas for my new YB loft I plan on building this winter

[Msfreebird]

Originally Posted by Ed

AWESOME way of recycling!!!!!
Thanx for sharing the pictures.
Gives me TONS of ideas for my new YB loft I plan on building this winter

Quite imaginative - and functional!!! Good job

[ThePigeonKid]

Nice loft.

[Reti]

That looks very nice and cozy, Hilly.
Great job.

Reti

[shahzeb]

Hmm Nice Loft.....

[yopigeonguy]

how big is it

[Charis]

Now...tell us what you've named it.

[LokotaLoft]

Originally Posted by Charis

Now...tell us what you've named it.

I would call it pigeon galactica or the pigeon camper great loft just would add some bottom vents is all good job there

[MaryOfExeter]

Oh how cool! I was also wondering how big the loft was

[Hillybean]

Originally Posted by MaryOfExeter

Oh how cool! I was also wondering how big the loft was

The loft size is 8ft long, 8ft deep, and 6ft high. It is not the biggest, but it is a good sixed start, it will hold my current birds...plus new additions. I don't really plan on breeding. I want it to be a loft for those pigeons that need it....I know there are many that need it.

-Hilly

[Hillybean]

Originally Posted by Charis

Now...tell us what you've named it.

I have named it Odd Feathers Loft. I don't keep just one breed of pigeon, but hopefully a little mix. The loft its self is also "odd"/ unique, because of the way it is designed. I don't know if anyone has ever tried this....so it is different.

I thought the name fit .

-Hilly

[Mindy]

I think it was a great idea. I have a couple outside on the ground and now I have an idea. Plus if I ever have to move, it would be easier to tear apart than a building would, plus you don't need to shingle it. I think its great. How did you attach the camper to wood? mindy

[pattersonk2002]

I like it, what do you call it , the ecomizer I have been offered camper tops before and did not take them but now I am sold. I to will be planing on using one next year for a yb loft, it looks like you could set it up for about 100$. or less depending on how much of the other wood you can recycle. Good job Hilly. >Kevin