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20th March 2009, 01:48 PM
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Nest Box fronts...So, I'm actually in the final stages of applying for the loft permit. I'm planning to use the basic design of Lovebird's Widowhood loft, but I'm wondering about the nest boxes. I am planning to put nest boxes in both sections vs. hen boxes in one side, for the simple reason that it seems to make my loft more versatile. I can use either side for my breeders and fliers as the group fluctuates in size. Is that an okay idea? I mean it couldn't hurt, right? Also, are the nest boxes in this loft bigger then most? And what kind of nest fronts should I be putting on? The builder offered to make ones like Lovebird has for $7.50/each is that a good price? Also, is two sections enough? This size loft is already pushing it for the permits allowed in my neighborhood, so the size must stay the same. I can however, tweek the plans if needed.
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20th March 2009, 04:09 PM
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I designed my loft after Lovebirds loft but I put in three sections instead of two. The loft is 8X16 with three sections of 4X8 and a hallway that is 4X8. I have the breeders in one section, the cocks in one section and the hens in the other section. Here is a front view of the loft.
George Last edited by Avion; 22nd June 2009 at 01:37 PM.
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20th March 2009, 04:22 PM
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Avion
Do you have any pics of the inside?
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20th March 2009, 04:47 PM
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Also, you might want to skip the hallway? But I think a small entry way that you can enter without the birds being able to escape is a good idea....don't ask me "how" to do that.......it's just better if the birds can't go sailing over your head when you walk in.
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20th March 2009, 04:53 PM
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Very nice loft George!
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20th March 2009, 10:14 PM
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I wish I could move! I grew up in the country, so I'm not used to all the rules! However, I do like our city and I like our house. I don't know if it's good or bad to have a permit. I think our city made enough hoops to jump thru that only a serious pigeon person would attempt it. I've been working on this since November, but I'm the first to try to legalize everything. The other pigeon owners just operate illegally and hope they don't get caught. After all my work with the city it shouldn't be so hard for the next person, which was my goal.
 Avion, do you have a way to take video of your loft? Would you mind doing a video walk-true for me?? I'd love to see how you set everything up? I was considering having a non-pigeon person build my loft, but I don't know (as a beginner fancier) if I'm going to be able to explain everything to this poor builder. 
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20th March 2009, 10:40 PM
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Okay, I'm thinking about the whole 3 sections thing... I like the basic lay-out as it is. I like the hallway idea because I can store my supplies in there. So what about dividing the loft this way...
 I like option #1 because once the birds aren't YB's anymore I could just open the door between the sections. However, if I did things that way I'd need two traps on that side. I figured I would put a divider in the aviary on that side vs. having two aviaries. Anyone have any input on this way of doing things?
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20th March 2009, 10:54 PM
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I think the reason why you don't want to put nest boxes similar to the breeding section is to prevent the hens from mating with each other.
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21st March 2009, 08:27 AM
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You're right Rod. That does make sense. However, if I divide it like my little drawing shows, then what?... Where would you put everyone?
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21st March 2009, 08:41 AM
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