UkPigeonRacing

Hi I’m thinking of having ago at racing again, ive attached a loft on my post so you can give me your views on if I can use it for young birds because that’s all I will fly next year. What are your thoughts on the loft please? I’m only on a small budget

Hi and welcome to the site.
That wouldn’t be for me. Although it would probably work for youngbirds to a degree I think it would give you a lot of problems. I don’t know how you would catch them for basketing without others flying out. I would hate having to stand out in the rain trying to clean out catch or feed the birds. Also where do you go the following year? I think you would be better either looking for a second hand loft or buy a shed and convert it. One that you could actually get inside of and being among your birds. Just my thoughts though.

Welcome to the site, I have to agree with Andy and his comments, if you look on ebay you will get a good second hand one for more or less same cost or as Andy says get a shed and convert it

i would say a small shed would be much better, just remember young birds get older. And the next season you will need room for them, i would be looking for a 12 x 6 shed. this would give you 2 sections, and a place to store your corn. Very easy to convert to Pigeon loft. Welcome to the site, and good luck.

Ron Sampford there king
Unfortunately no longer with us
His brother Dave my club mate left us 18 months back after a short illness
Was a really good club man

Thank you. I worry about rats/mice because I live in the countryside and we probably get more than living in the city so I thought with it being off the floor it will keep them away from the birds?

Cestrian1971 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2024 7:37 pm Thank you. I worry about rats/mice because I live in the countryside and we probably get more than living in the city so I thought with it being off the floor it will keep them away from the birds?

To be honest, they can both climb. I think it is more about being able to manage your birds better, also keeping your loft dry. When it comes to the winter months, a shed will also keep you dry. While carrying out loft tasks, you can also fit a light in the shed. This will help when it goes dark early. but it is your choice.

What part of the UK do you live?

Cestrian1971 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2024 7:37 pm Thank you. I worry about rats/mice because I live in the countryside and we probably get more than living in the city so I thought with it being off the floor it will keep them away from the birds?

There are probably more rats and mice in towns and cities

Welcome to the forum.
As the others have said, a small shed is a better bet, as you can be in with them. Having said that, a kit box will let you start with a few youngsters, and having started you can go from there.
Good luck with it!