Pigeon Talk

[biophiliac]

nd if I can do them economically, I’ve added them to my list of items to make and sell - once my business gets going)

maybe look into baskets too...

 

[slorider18]

I’d be interested in seeing that. I definitely plan to make my own.

(And if I can do them economically, I’ve added them to my list of items to make and sell - once my business gets going)

Here is the video. They are all straight bar fronts so it may not be too bad making large quantities. I liked how they adjusted though. Super simple design too.

 

[slorider18]

What kind of feeders is everyone using? I am trying to keep costs down and was using a few small chicken feeders where the tops had been broken off by my ducks (lame ducks). The only problem was the pigeons would walk all over them and get the bowls dirty. I saw different feeding troughs online and decided to make one myself. I think it came out ok.

 

[WVduckchick]

Here is the video. They are all straight bar fronts so it may not be too bad making large quantities. I liked how they adjusted though. Super simple design too.

Thank you! That’s almost exactly what I have in mind, only on a lesser scale.
I was also thinking of using dowel rods, but ripping dimensional boards would probably be easier and cheaper, so that was an excellent option.

Question for the experienced keepers/breeders - the second “room” in that video shows boxes with no doors. Why do some have closeable doors, and some not?

 

[CCUK]

The ones with the fronts on are designed to keep breeders separated and to keep pairs together. It can also be used as a widowhood. The open fronted ones are just perches as opposed to v perches. I'm not more experienced, I just know that!

 

[biophiliac]

What kind of feeders is everyone using? I am trying to keep costs down and was using a few small chicken feeders where the tops had been broken off by my ducks (lame ducks). The only problem was the pigeons would walk all over them and get the bowls dirty. I saw different feeding troughs online and decided to make one myself. I think it came out ok.

That's a nice sanitary feeder. I have a similar one bought online for too much money. lol With 18 birds it's a bit tight so I also put out a second food station, just a flat tray - so there's no arguments at the feeder.

I caught the first view of this new video and commented - don't tell anybody my real name!

 

[CCUK]

That's a nice sanitary feeder. I have a similar one bought online for too much money. lol With 18 birds it's a bit tight so I also put out a second food station, just a flat tray - so there's no arguments at the feeder.

I caught the first view of this new video and commented - don't tell anybody my real name!

Don't worry Ingrid! Your secrets safe with me!

 

[WVduckchick]

The ones with the fronts on are designed to keep breeders separated and to keep pairs together. It can also be used as a widowhood. The open fronted ones are just perches as opposed to v perches. I'm not more experienced, I just know that!

I thought I saw nest bowls inside. Maybe not.

 

[WVduckchick]

Don't worry Ingrid! Your secrets safe with me!

 

[WVduckchick]

What kind of feeders is everyone using? I am trying to keep costs down and was using a few small chicken feeders where the tops had been broken off by my ducks (lame ducks). The only problem was the pigeons would walk all over them and get the bowls dirty. I saw different feeding troughs online and decided to make one myself. I think it came out ok.

I forgot to go back and watch this one. Looks marvelous!

I was thinking I'd build one similar to this. But yours looks much easier and length could be easily adjusted for more birds.
Sorry, I took a pic of my computer screen with my phone. lol