Cage fitted

I've been wanting one of these for ages, managed to get it hung between heavy showers, birds straight into it and enjoying the rain blowing on them.
Just need bob wires fitted to bob holes and another job off the to do list.

i like it colin

Neat and tidy, hope pigeons appreciate it.

Regards.

that looks smart colin, i want 2 of these my self for the new loft .....who made it ?

Yes. I found them brilliant. I had as such in each and every loft compartment. I made my own, with the same metal squares etc.
I found that it was great to let the youngster enjoy first before letting out. I had my E.T. 22inch traps actually inside the loft. So that they entered the aviary first then clocked in. I know very few bother with that. Just thought not to be shot down if having a good win. However in reality, and in line with the R.P.R.A. Rulings I know many that trap into the aviaries on a landing board.

Mind I see your traps above. Many do as such. I don't thing for a moment you will - well hardly ever - lose time by having them there. Certainly no like one did, or could when constantly handling them each time after a race, they won't / don't ger handle shy like some did / do.

David wrote:

that looks smart colin, i want 2 of these my self for the new loft .....who made it ?

Cheers David, universal pigeon supplies, excellent service and quality. Would recommend to anyone.

thanks colin, ill take a look at them ......

barnie wrote:

David wrote:

that looks smart colin, i want 2 of these my self for the new loft .....who made it ?

Cheers David,  universal pigeon supplies, excellent service and quality. Would recommend to anyone.

That's a free plug etc Barnie & why not as they have produced a first grade product from my perspective down here . Best money you have spent in a pigeon sense & the only wee criticism I would make is its a bit small by the ones I have on my lofts here, which were made from 6ft x 3ft old steel bed frames for a base. All in all thou all looking good, come the end of the day for your little champs I suggest there .
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Mine were a bit larger. Indeed I had some perches on the side. Also 3- 4 rails - as perches, for the birds to sit on. They were comfortable all weathers. Plus always had fresh air and an eye out.

Race days they would sweep down and enter through the aviary. A wire bob trap at back was entered as if not there to time in. The only opening, in or out the loft was where the 'Bob Wires' were. Would simply lift them up for access to the Cage.
At night a board was lifted up and blocked the loft completely of any access. This helped to control the conditions at night. In good weather the board was left open, but the Bob Wires were locked down.

Very smart looking trap birds will enjoy that

Took this pic yesterday morning. Fog was so dense they went in to it instead of going out. Wire dog cage panels. Nice day today for racing. 23C and light North eind. The tobacco farmers (ex) around Tillsonburg should win the Fed. All Belgiums or Dutch. Few Germans also.

halcanada81 wrote:

Took this pic yesterday morning.  Fog was so dense they went in to it instead of going out. Wire dog cage panels. Nice day today for racing. 23C and light North eind. The tobacco farmers (ex) around Tillsonburg should win the Fed. All Belgiums or Dutch. Few Germans also.

Home is home Hal & one doesn't require a palace etc     to have ones birds looking good as such . & take care.

Often wonder what the pigeons would say about their abode.

Me thinks ours eyes would maybe be opened.

Regards.

hows your birds coming along colin...?

Doing ok David, just started to moult body, some nearly half way up the wing but most on about 3rd or 4th flight. Cocks behave like cocks now, but all look and handle fine for their age. Just had their fourth training toss tonight, not bad for youngbirds bred in April and May. Not getting complacent though, anything can happen! Are Yours all settled to the new shed ok?

yes colin all settled in nicely, no problems at all .........more room in the sections now so all happy and calm, not much fighting, a happier community.

glad to hear your young birds are coming on nicely, steady progress eh.........it will be a restless friday night sleep, waiting for your first race on the saturday

bet you wont sleep with excitement

barnie wrote:

I've been wanting one of these for ages, managed to get it hung between heavy showers, birds straight into it and enjoying the rain blowing on them.
Just need bob wires fitted to bob holes and another job off the to do list.

That's a great trap Barnie

Can't beat seeing the pigeons enjoy any type off weather, sun or rain traps ;like that are a great benefit