Pigeon Talk

[cavemanrich]

I think it should be on the ground, and dry. I don't think it needs to be wet to kill bacteria, and such. Lime acts as a disinfectant, and just keeps doing it as long as it is there, . Eventually it wears out,,,, and needs to be refreshed. I think (but not sure) it is the humidity and air exposure that changes its chemical and physical state, and becomes inactive in time. (how long,,,I don't know) It still is active until it ALL changes.
Long time ago,,,,,,, I whitewashed a garden shed inside. It did seem to keep insects out of there at least to my view. Need to research whitewash a lil further for more details. I used to see peeps whitewash tree trunks (every spring) on fruit trees, and that was a long time ago when I was out on the range.
Now Ortho, and Monsanto have their chemical solutions

 

[backyard pigeons]

I think it should be on the ground, and dry. I don't think it needs to be wet to kill bacteria, and such. Lime acts as a disinfectant, and just keeps doing it as long as it is there, . Eventually it wears out,,,, and needs to be refreshed. I think (but not sure) it is the humidity and air exposure that changes its chemical and physical state, and becomes inactive in time. (how long,,,I don't know) It still is active until it ALL changes.
Long time ago,,,,,,, I whitewashed a garden shed inside. It did seem to keep insects out of there at least to my view. Need to research whitewash a lil further for more details. I used to see peeps whitewash tree trunks (every spring) on fruit trees, and that was a long time ago when I was out on the range.
Now Ortho, and Monsanto have their chemical solutions

huh? neato! ill get some. does it not harm the birds feet if they walk on it? or do you completely cover it with shavings? how much do you put on the ground? im sure the package will say, just wondering if you know. sorry for all the questions.

 

[backyard pigeons]

I think it should be on the ground, and dry. I don't think it needs to be wet to kill bacteria, and such. Lime acts as a disinfectant, and just keeps doing it as long as it is there, . Eventually it wears out,,,, and needs to be refreshed. I think (but not sure) it is the humidity and air exposure that changes its chemical and physical state, and becomes inactive in time. (how long,,,I don't know) It still is active until it ALL changes.
Long time ago,,,,,,, I whitewashed a garden shed inside. It did seem to keep insects out of there at least to my view. Need to research whitewash a lil further for more details. I used to see peeps whitewash tree trunks (every spring) on fruit trees, and that was a long time ago when I was out on the range.
Now Ortho, and Monsanto have their chemical solutions

huh? neato! ill get some. does it not harm the birds feet if they walk on it? or do you completely cover it with shavings? how much do you put on the ground? im sure the package will say, just wondering if you know. sorry for all the questions.

 

[backyard pigeons]

I think it should be on the ground, and dry. I don't think it needs to be wet to kill bacteria, and such. Lime acts as a disinfectant, and just keeps doing it as long as it is there, . Eventually it wears out,,,, and needs to be refreshed. I think (but not sure) it is the humidity and air exposure that changes its chemical and physical state, and becomes inactive in time. (how long,,,I don't know) It still is active until it ALL changes.
Long time ago,,,,,,, I whitewashed a garden shed inside. It did seem to keep insects out of there at least to my view. Need to research whitewash a lil further for more details. I used to see peeps whitewash tree trunks (every spring) on fruit trees, and that was a long time ago when I was out on the range.
Now Ortho, and Monsanto have their chemical solutions

huh? neato! ill get some. does it not harm the birds feet if they walk on it? or do you completely cover it with shavings? how much do you put on the ground? im sure the package will say, just wondering if you know. sorry for all the questions.

 

[cavemanrich]

"backyard pigeons, post: 21770965, huh? neato! ill get some. does it not harm the birds feet if they walk on it?
I don't think it would if it is in small quantities on the floor. If you would notice the feet getting unusually red, or swollen, then maybe so. If they bite their feet and ingest some of it,,,, lime is calcium.

or do you completely cover it with shavings?
I'm going to cover it with hay/shavings, because that is how I keep the floor in the coop. The gumdrops fall in there and are mixed into litter.

how much do you put on the ground?
I'm going to spread a thin layer. Maybe 1/16 on an inch thick, or less. Just enough to cover ground, but not cause a buildup.

im sure the package will say,
Package will give instructions for a horse barn application. You know when a horse takes a leak,,,,, its like a couple of gallons

just wondering if you know. sorry for all the questions.
All questions need answers, I'm going to use this in my coop for the first time also. Its all trial and see. I know product is NOT DANGEROUS.

 

[Qwerty3159]

Had to place my flock inside for the night again last night.
I think I'm going to start getting them all in before its dark and they fall asleep outside and then shutting them in the loft until I feed them the next morning to train them to sleep in the loft.

 

[cavemanrich]

This is just my personal view.
Qwerty, your aviary has a roof over it, so pigeons feel quite protected from the elements. That is why they like sleeping in it, especially since it is warm outside now. It is also secure, so you can feel well about predator security. Keep feeding them inside loft area, so they associate food with interior of loft. You can keep water, and bathwater in aviary.
I personally would just let them sleep where they desire. When foul weather arrives, I'm sure they will seek shelter inside loft. During winter, if you think putting them into loft for the night is due, then decide at that time.
Look at the pigeons' view of situation. Would you prefer the closed portion, (unless setting on eggs, or brooding) or the GREAT AMBIANCE of the FANTASTIC AVIARY
My friend that keeps about 150 pigeons, (numbers keep changing as new are born, and others are sold) Has a large loft. Guessing,,, 16' x 8' x 10' high. The complete front 16 feet wide, by the total height is open with Hardware cloth covering. Loft acts like an aviary. Consider that this is in Chitown, with weather possibly colder than your location.
He does place some plastic over winter to keep out the blowing snow, but not totally block the front. The plastic is also clear, so there is always daylight in there. Next time I get together with him, I need to take some pix.

 

[biophiliac]

. Next time I get together with him, I need to take some pix.

Yes, please!

 

[backyard pigeons]

Yes, please!

yes! does he have whites for you caveman?

 

[Qwerty3159]

This is just my personal view.
Qwerty, your aviary has a roof over it, so pigeons feel quite protected from the elements. That is why they like sleeping in it, especially since it is warm outside now. It is also secure, so you can feel well about predator security. Keep feeding them inside loft area, so they associate food with interior of loft. You can keep water, and bathwater in aviary.
I personally would just let them sleep where they desire. When foul weather arrives, I'm sure they will seek shelter inside loft. During winter, if you think putting them into loft for the night is due, then decide at that time.
Look at the pigeons' view of situation. Would you prefer the closed portion, (unless setting on eggs, or brooding) or the GREAT AMBIANCE of the FANTASTIC AVIARY

Makes sense No point fretting about it either until it gets seriously cold, we're only in the upper 30s so far. I'm planning on putting some plastic around the bottom edge to keep the snow out as well.
And x3 on the photos!