Time To Buy A NEW Pigeon Loft | Ep52

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  • *Watch in HD* Summer is over and I need to plan for my 2023 racing season. My homemade DIY small pigeon loft has served me well but it's time to find a new loft that I can race from next year. So I visit Tranter Lofts and Blakes lofts to take a look at their offerings (links below). Also there's an update in the young birds section!
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  • @waynenewcombe8184
    @waynenewcombe8184 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had 4 Blakes lofts over the years(different locations & should have had wheels put on them lol) & not once had any problems,the lad in the back ground erected my latest loft,good lad👌

    • @benblakesley5871
      @benblakesley5871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s me. I’m not very camera friendly though. Don’t think I’ll be a TH-camr 😂

  • @NE_Pigeons
    @NE_Pigeons ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow cool loft manufacturers. We don't have that here. Most people buy a shed and convert or build their own from scratch.

  • @boatfishingscottyano
    @boatfishingscottyano ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi been enjoying the channel and have subbed. I used to have birds for years from about 12 years old until I got divorced at 30 lol. It’s bringing back great memories Keep up the good work

  • @brianfitzsimmons2296
    @brianfitzsimmons2296 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having seen Andrews I bought 2 Ecco lofts off Matt. I'm more than happy with them and would recommend them to anyone. I'm also happy to wats app you photos or videos

  • @aripigeons7332
    @aripigeons7332 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You doing incredible job 🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

  • @richonlife3958
    @richonlife3958 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your videos, been scribed since the start. I really wish we had a loft manufacturer in the States. Love the designs. Thanx for sharing.

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cheers. Yeah there are a few here but not as many as there used to be. Thanks for watching.

    • @ausfuhrpramienjagar
      @ausfuhrpramienjagar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .. Yeah, me too!

    • @benblakesley5871
      @benblakesley5871 ปีที่แล้ว

      I work for Blakes lofts. We are working on exporting our lofts. Starting with the EU then the US and Canada.

  • @THEFALCON58
    @THEFALCON58 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from D.K.s lofts Birmingham rollers, we see no ventilation at the back wall at the top in side of the loft, A must with pigeons for dust and bloom you can put a flap for colder months to close.
    with your pigeons flying around the inside of your loft, there's dust, you need fresh air circulating around the loft to blow that dust out. (fresh air) a cool loft for the summer times.

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว

      There's ventilation all around the top. The roof is corrugated so there's 1" all along the back and sides.

    • @THEFALCON58
      @THEFALCON58 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@howtotrainyourpigeon the lofts you were looking at in the factory

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THEFALCON58 🤦sorry of course. Yeah I think they mentioned it but I didn't show it. I don't think they were of a design you could close off though...

  • @davidnoble3058
    @davidnoble3058 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good ventilation and wood lats or dowels inside loft as mesh can damage tails and flights good luck with your search.

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point on the mesh. I was unsure why more didn't use it but your explanation makes sense.

  • @MrFergusferret
    @MrFergusferret ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look into VIROC cladding for the floor comes in 8 X 4 sheets it's a smooth rock hard floor that you can scrap and use a burner on. I have had mine down for twenty years and as good as new.

  • @benblakesley5871
    @benblakesley5871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant video!

  • @sueroberts4280
    @sueroberts4280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Parkhall lofts in Darby very good tung and groove floor and roof

  • @quintonpeters1327
    @quintonpeters1327 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love watching your videos So blatantly honest

  • @iansmith3464
    @iansmith3464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video cheers

  • @Skkabutar590
    @Skkabutar590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful brother good job

  • @ensom876loft
    @ensom876loft ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching from Jamaica

  • @chrislee2851
    @chrislee2851 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bought mine second hand its a eco loft
    Good luck.

  • @simonbealey3080
    @simonbealey3080 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi mate good to see you going round the manufacturers and checking quality as it's big investment got to say Blakes lofts look good and not far from me good look with search and looking forward to new season 👍

  • @roncomley1038
    @roncomley1038 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got mine from Brooklands sheds and fencing, Wolverhampton way, they were very good, same style as the blakes and ecco lofts, they all seem to be finished in the harvest gold colour, great video 👍

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. How long have you had yours?

    • @roncomley1038
      @roncomley1038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@howtotrainyourpigeon Re-starting up after a 5 yr break, just preparing the loft to start with young birds in 2023, exciting times ahead, looking forward to seeing what loft you go for.

  • @zorrosracingpigeonloft2148
    @zorrosracingpigeonloft2148 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Really enjoyed seeing a few options for pigeon lofts. Wish we had ability to buy premade in U.S.

    • @benblakesley5871
      @benblakesley5871 ปีที่แล้ว

      I work for Blakes lofts. We are working on exporting our lofts. Starting with the EU then the US and Canada.

  • @pigeon1959
    @pigeon1959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mine was a Blake's loft very good

  • @colinbrooks6290
    @colinbrooks6290 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmmm… come on…. Build your own…. That’s what we did…. You can do it 🔨🎉👍🍺😁

  • @stevehughes6287
    @stevehughes6287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Widowhood all the way pal

  • @markhill5637
    @markhill5637 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake's definitely

  • @user-si2fw3ed7f
    @user-si2fw3ed7f 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you provide more of your info/ thoughts on Trantner lofts and your visit there. Thanks

  • @deangreasley8168
    @deangreasley8168 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    looks a nice build. But having all the roof and sliding windows in polycarbonate means heat loss, especially through the roof, so having insulated walls makes no sense or am i missing something 🙂

  • @martindebrun
    @martindebrun ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I Bought a Petron loft and at the time they where the best. For your garden I would look into getting a L shaped loft. Think before you buy what do you need it for are you going to race old birds on widowhood, roundabout or natural. Will the young birds be on darkness

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว

      I wondered about an L shape. I haven't decided exactly on the loft I want but yeah I intend to race widowhood if time will allow. Again I think might repeat what I did with the young birds, but that may well change...

  • @Gang-zy7lq
    @Gang-zy7lq ปีที่แล้ว

    Eco build great lofts built lofts for years bought on from eco solid

  • @bobbywickes8937
    @bobbywickes8937 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Tranter Loft has never been waterproof despite being double the price of my Blakes loft. Blakes all the way. 👍

  • @AndrewKenmare
    @AndrewKenmare ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought a loft 4 years ago from Ecco lofts and we are delighted with it.
    I visited Matt with my own design and together we made one or two small adjustments and the results are stunning.
    If you would like to see the results I would happily share them via WhatsApp or email.

  • @chrisbonnie
    @chrisbonnie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just shake the egg, no need for pot eggs that way 👍

  • @Noc4Beez
    @Noc4Beez ปีที่แล้ว

    Go support west mount pigeon loft and 30rich they have best of the best

  • @andrewyoung9276
    @andrewyoung9276 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Exciting ... times ahead and I will look forward to seeing more videos ...I had a feeling you were going bigger.

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate

    • @andrewyoung9276
      @andrewyoung9276 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@howtotrainyourpigeon is the minimum 3 sections or would 4 be better , hens , cocks , breeding section . young birds ? how come you only having the 3

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andrewyoung9276 I'll be keeping my current loft, which has 2 sections 👍

    • @andrewyoung9276
      @andrewyoung9276 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@howtotrainyourpigeon very useful and being separate can cut down on disease

  • @colinbrooks6290
    @colinbrooks6290 ปีที่แล้ว

    A couple of grand… snatch there arms off… that’s cheap

  • @desburke7786
    @desburke7786 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are going to see plenty of lofts in Blackpool and Doncaster shows, I would bring you're measuring tape and a pen and paper and you're camera and take plenty of pictures, and combine all the knowledge you take in and design an 18 foot loft 3X6ft sections with a long corridor all along the front so u said u can go as wide as u like, so why not go 8-10 foot wide?, 8ft deep and sliding doors along out to the 2 foot corridor, and a small sliding door in between each section, which leads me to saying u seem very handy with you're hands, and if you have the time build it yourself outside of work hours and days off, you will build a better bigger loft for the same money if not cheaper??, You will also pick up great tips at the shows on nest box's again measure take note and plenty of pictures.
    I have no idea where u think u have until march to do all this??, You will have young ones coming from you're own that u will breed b4 you separate them for widowhood. I hope you get plenty of presents of young birds also, and most importantly I hope you will buy plenty of quality youngsters also, so by march you could have 2-3 rounds in you're new loft in 2 sections, and the hens in the furthest section away from the cocks so they don't hear each other when calling, a little radio in each section on low can block out this noise, wire up all sections new and old, and put a light in all and some sockets.
    Last ting as for wire what 2 use, I always found box wire any gage up 2 1X1" is fine, never seen birds break tips of flights or tail, tail is for sharp turns and breaks so no biggy, yes dowels look nice but rot after a few years, u could use the aluminium ones they had in the old sputnick trap from years ago, Charlie will tell you about them.
    As always sorry about the essay, and hope my knowledge and years of experience helps you out some what 😁🕊️🕊️, keep us all updated please. Ps: L shape is good as is a double decker loft 🤔🤔😉😉

  • @davebull6007
    @davebull6007 ปีที่แล้ว

    what's the flooring in the loft

  • @hendry147147
    @hendry147147 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi
    What do you call the floor material in the second loft in the video? ( Blake’s loft) thanks

    • @howtotrainyourpigeon
      @howtotrainyourpigeon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it's phenolic resin coated plywood

    • @hendry147147
      @hendry147147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@howtotrainyourpigeon thanks 😊

    • @benblakesley5871
      @benblakesley5871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is called mesh faced ply. It is a non slip board with a hardwood core and a resin finish. It is similar to what is used on truck and trailer bodies

    • @hendry147147
      @hendry147147 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benblakesley5871 thanks Ben 👍👍👍

  • @michaellancaster996
    @michaellancaster996 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get Dave Evans out of retirement you won't buy better, he is top class

  • @vieshanblacksloft426
    @vieshanblacksloft426 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would build it myself

  • @liviumititelu7397
    @liviumititelu7397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, where do you live sir . I would love to visit you because I want to start racing too but I am a bit worried about neighbours