What size nestbox do homers need?

[4HillsSumatras]

I might be geting a pair or two of homer pigeons and was woundering what size nestbox they will need?

Thank you all

 

[First To Hatch]

2ft by 1ft and 1ft high, but 36 inches by 12 inches and 14 inches high is better. You also shouldn't allow them to read throughout the whole year.

 

[scramblingmyeggs]

I have boxes, but my homers choose to nest on the floor. They choose a corner and go for it, and the next time switch and use a different corner.

 

[First To Hatch]

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They do that sometimes but maybe they don't feel safe in the nest box, maybe thats why.

 

[4HillsSumatras]

Thank you for the info.They wont be able to nest in the corner of the pen i have,its got a wire bottom.

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

Ours are about 14in in all directions I believe. Or some of them are. We have bigger and smaller and they use them all.


By the way, if you ever think about racing them, let me know. We have a club in Salisbury and we're always happy to have new members and new pigeon racers

 

[4HillsSumatras]

Thank you for the offer.I will think about it.The guys birds i am geting are molting and he can not sex them right now.I will post pics when i get them.I hope to hatch young from them.Thank you for your help.

 

[4HillsSumatras]

I was woundering if you have any birds for sale?I am looking for one pair.I like the purple and light brown homers.Thank you.

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

I would love to see the pics when you get them!

I can breed you a couple young birds in the spring if you'd like.
Racing is a very fun hobby to get into. Great for all ages but especially kids. I'm 17, so I'm the youngest member in the group

But I still kicked their butts the first two races I was in. I believe I met your son at farmer's day last year or the year before? My dad loves the look of Sumatras but we never got around to getting any.

 

[4HillsSumatras]

What are your prices for your birds?What is the time and place of the salisbury meeting/race?Oh by the way i am the son.I am 11 and 1/2.Could you have them any sooner? Thank you for the offer.