rtwilliams
1 post
Jan 16, 2008
12:08 PM
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Hi I have been reading the post for a month or two,. I had pigeons when I was a kid in Cali, Now I live in Utah and want to get pigeons again. I am hoping that I can get ideas on how tp protect my pigeons from the cold. I hope to build a loft shortly. The low here last night was 5 degrees. It has been that way for the last month and will continue to be that cold thru Jan. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
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Canspinners
43 posts
Jan 16, 2008
12:36 PM
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That sound very cold , I live in Canada and our winters are long and cold as well.
I find that as long as the birds do not get any draft they can tolorate the cold.Please do not make the mistake of putting fiber glass insolation in the loft as the rodents will take over and start building nests inbetween your walls.You may want to use some kind of strofoam insolation.I do not use any at all and the birds are fine.I find they are healthier inthe cold as long as they get no draft. you may want to face your coop south if possible.If the tempitures are extreme you could put in a heater at a very low voltage to keep the tempiture at about 15 to 20 degrees. I never use any heaters and the birds are fine. I find that corn feed to them in the evening helps to keep them warm through the night.
You may want to invest in some water heaters to prevent the water from freezing ...also ceader or pine saving onthe floor throughout the winter helps to keep the floor dry and warm I clean it out once a month but some people leave it in all winter and do one cleaning inthe spring.
sorry got to go , the most frustrating part of winter is i cant even begin to breed till March first
John hope this helps
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mcroller
69 posts
Jan 16, 2008
12:48 PM
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I to live where it gets quite cold an find the birds are fine with it as long as there is no draft in coop,also feed some corn when it gets cold jimmi
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spinner jim
219 posts
Jan 16, 2008
12:59 PM
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Have you tried this for keeping your birds warm?,cut the toe from your old socks and place the toe-less sock over the bird till just the head is hanging out,then place the toe part over the head as a cap,this should act the same as a pair of wigan pyjamas,and will keep them nice and warm,Warning---dont try and fly your birds withouy taking this out-fit off as they will hit the floor with a bang,lmao JIM UK.
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ron
49 posts
Jan 16, 2008
1:33 PM
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Hey,R T:
I will apologize for guys know, as you will see we are going to have as much fun as possible . With any and all questions as some, have more time on there hands than they really need, hang in their as you will get some good ideas as time go's on. LMAO !!
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R.Luna/HDRC
LUNA'S LOFT
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Oldfart
410 posts
Jan 16, 2008
1:37 PM
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rtwilliams, First Welcome to the site!!! It gets cold here in Ohio, not an average of 5 degrees, but cold enough. I have found that a self contained oil heater is the most cost efective and will keep my loft,12'x12' a steady 60 degrees even when it dips to 5 or near 0 degrees. I let it run full blast on the cold nights and it uses about 10 to 15 dollars a month. I payed around 40 bucks from Lowe's. I'm sure you can find the equalivent.
Again, Welcome!
Thom
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Canspinners
44 posts
Jan 16, 2008
1:58 PM
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Hi THOM , There you go again another great idea coming from you.I have never heard of the heater you are discribing (in past have used electric). We have lowes stores opening up north i will check it out. I gernerally find that the birds are healther going through the cold and it also prevents them from laying through the winter.
Your e \heating idea sounds great but i would probably keep it on just abovr the freezing point to avoid frozed water containers.
PS My sister in law is from ohio shakerheights?
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Canspinners
45 posts
Jan 16, 2008
2:01 PM
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Spinner Jim i ususlly use youe sock methood to keep something else warm in the winter.....works real good
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W@yne
948 posts
Jan 16, 2008
2:33 PM
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Jim
Thats funny you should be on the stage lmao.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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Windjammer Loft
161 posts
Jan 16, 2008
3:12 PM
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HELLO RTWILLIAMS..... As you can see everybody is willing to give you advise,good or not so good.....LOL. I live in Ohio too. I also use a heater when it gets EXTREMELY cold.
Its electric, it looks like an old sytle radiater. But like most said,avoid drafts that the main thing. Surf some sites. You can get many many idea on loft building. Try
Slobberknockerlots-loft designs also try Red Rose loft go down to the bottom of the page you will see Build a Small Starter loft "click" on it . These are just afew examples of what you can loook for. Hope it will be of some help.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Jan 16, 2008 3:13 PM
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rtwilliams
2 posts
Jan 16, 2008
3:44 PM
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I always have a sock that I can not find th ematch to. That should work well.
Thanks for the other ideas. I am glad to hear that I will not have pigeonsicles even with out a heater.
The oil heater sounds like a great idea.
Thanks for the ideas everyone.
rt
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rtwilliams
3 posts
Jan 16, 2008
3:52 PM
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Thanks for the Red Rose site. It has some great ideas.
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Oldfart
411 posts
Jan 16, 2008
4:09 PM
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canspinners, windjammer is exactly correct. The heater I use looks like an old-fashioned radiater style heater, only electric an filled with oil. Cheap to operate and works great! I live about 100 miles south of your sister, right on the river, born and raised a hillbilly! ;-)
Thom
Last Edited by on Jan 16, 2008 4:12 PM
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Canspinners
46 posts
Jan 16, 2008
8:53 PM
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Thanks Thom , I went on lowes web page and found the rad heater oil filled with an electric plug in.
sounds like a good economical way to keep the birds out of bitter temp.
above the freezing point anyways....I prefer the birds handle the cold. I used heaters in the past at a higher tempeture and found that the birds were not as healthy come the start of breeding season
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Electric-man
1051 posts
Jan 16, 2008
9:08 PM
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Welcome rtwilliams! Gonna be 20 degrees here tonight! About half that with the wind chill! Birds are fine without any heat! Just make sure the wind doesn't hit them! I give mine a little extra feed on nights like this and they do fine!
Good one Jim! LMHO
Val
"Site Moderator"
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gotspin7
1255 posts
Jan 17, 2008
4:40 AM
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RtWilliams, Welcome to the site! These guys already took care of you, great advice fellas!
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