Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
What's the guideline for SF (or vertical feet if its relevant) on a per-pigeon basis?
I'm looking at converting a chicken coop to a Pigeon Coop.
I'm looking at converting a chicken coop to a Pigeon Coop.
Re: Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
2 sq. ft.
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Re: Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
I have a 4x3 which is 12 square feet. I think of 16 as sustainable in there in the spring disease cycle and pecking issues. I currently have 23 birds in there. I'll probably loose a bunch in spring training but need to shoot at least 3 before winter. If you own (I rent for now but looking), go ahead and big a 200 square foot (or below the threshold in your area for permits) and pour a slab or whatever the ideal floor is and go for it. That is what I will be doing. I have had my 4x3' loft for 6 years. My aviary is an additional 2'x3'
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Dont know about you guys that side of the pond , but Chicken Coops are Ground base ,and Pigeons are living higher .
Separate sexes require a perch or box just big enough for a Pigeon to perch without touching the neighbour with an outstretched neck and beak.
Pairs ,require double that space if you allow them to breed . Either way The Coup will require Height rather than width or depth ......If it is a converted Chicken Coup . !
Separate sexes require a perch or box just big enough for a Pigeon to perch without touching the neighbour with an outstretched neck and beak.
Pairs ,require double that space if you allow them to breed . Either way The Coup will require Height rather than width or depth ......If it is a converted Chicken Coup . !
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Its about 4.5 Ft sqaure and tall with a peaked roof. It is actually elevated about two feet off the ground.polmaise wrote:Dont know about you guys that side of the pond , but Chicken Coops are Ground base ,and Pigeons are living higher .
Separate sexes require a perch or box just big enough for a Pigeon to perch without touching the neighbour with an outstretched neck and beak.
Pairs ,require double that space if you allow them to breed . Either way The Coup will require Height rather than width or depth ......If it is a converted Chicken Coup . !
Re: Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
That should be good to go ......for anything except PigeonsJONOV wrote: Its about 4.5 Ft sqaure and tall with a peaked roof. It is actually elevated about two feet off the ground.
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My only concern about height in a pigeon loft is keep them low so you can catch the birds easily. 2sq. ft works well.
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Re: Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
Sounds good to me.JONOV wrote:Its about 4.5 Ft sqaure and tall with a peaked roof. It is actually elevated about two feet off the ground.polmaise wrote:Dont know about you guys that side of the pond , but Chicken Coops are Ground base ,and Pigeons are living higher .
Separate sexes require a perch or box just big enough for a Pigeon to perch without touching the neighbour with an outstretched neck and beak.
Pairs ,require double that space if you allow them to breed . Either way The Coup will require Height rather than width or depth ......If it is a converted Chicken Coup . !
Re: Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
While my design, and the abandonment-in-place of the coop "sounded like a great idea at the time," I do have a half man door I can scoot in and plan to use a fly-fishing net to catch the birds.ezzy333 wrote:My only concern about height in a pigeon loft is keep them low so you can catch the birds easily. 2sq. ft works well.
Ezzy
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Re: Pigeon Coop Space (Square Feet Per Pigeon)
Mine is 4x7 with one solid long wall 4' high and the other 5' high, it is about 2' off the ground. I've had 30 birds, ideal capacity is probably closer to 20. I'm contemplating an 4x5 addition for quarantine and or, shooter bird housing.
A bigger coop allows for plenty of ventilation and perches, build as big as you can.
A bigger coop allows for plenty of ventilation and perches, build as big as you can.