I dnt know why the pictures came out in reverse order, I will work on that,

I had a fair idea of what might be a part of the problem. The back wall vent has 1/4 inch square mesh over fly mesh. It keeps bugs, mice, snakes and any other undesirables out. It also gets clogged up and needs cleaning from time to time. They were moulting, so it seemed a bit pointless, and I had f...

The pigeons don't seem bothered that they only have set times outside, but that's all they have ever known. As it is, they often stop what they are doing and run under the patio, or if they are flying will dive back into the loft and look worried for 5 minutes, then venture out again. Some blokes lo...

On that same subject, A few months back I made a new sputnik trap for the loft. The effect has been terrific. The birds have never been better. They can sit out in the fresh air during the day. Because they are trapping better I am feeding them more and the are in great condition. They seem happier ...

Glorious day. Cooler to start with, Sunny and mild.

Thanks, for that.

If you have 5 minutes to spare, and you would like some food for thought about pigeons, Google Ad Shaerlaekens' website. Click on 'Articles 2022', and read the one at the top, called "Lots of contradictions". Well worth it. :D Ad is Dutch, and his use of English is a bit strange to us, but...

Clever, Andy!
Sometimes you have to be a bit cunning to beat bureaucracy.

Yep, that's about ready to come down. All by itself shortly.
It will look tidier without that there, Andy.

I reckon what we need is more pictures. I know most of us don't have pigeon racing empires, or palatial lofts. I know I don't. I have a small loft and a smaller shed with some stock boxes in it. But I enjoy seeing what other fanciers are doing and sharing what I am doing. With my pigeons and with li...