Converting the "Cottage"
I've been keeping pigeons for 15 years. I've owned this garden house for over 30 years, and its moved with me to every house I've lived in.
At one point in the 1980's, it was "on loan" to the Chamber of Commerce and used as the official "Information Booth" for the newly built Kittery Outlet's in Maine, greeting thousands of shoppers.
The "information" sign is still mounted on the back of the building.
It will now be "home" for all my feathered friends.
At one point in the 1980's, it was "on loan" to the Chamber of Commerce and used as the official "Information Booth" for the newly built Kittery Outlet's in Maine, greeting thousands of shoppers.
The "information" sign is still mounted on the back of the building.
It will now be "home" for all my feathered friends.
Construction Starts
After much pressure washing, painting and ground leveling, it's ready to start building the Flight Cage.
Frame is up! Floor is covered with 1/4 hardware cloth with 6 inches of sand on top.
Flight cage walls are 1/4 and 1/2 inch hardware cloth, top is 1/4 in hardware cloth.
There are 2 clear plastic roofing panels on the top for shelter if the birds decide not to enjoy in the rain.
Ready for my birds!
There are 2 clear plastic roofing panels on the top for shelter if the birds decide not to enjoy in the rain.
Ready for my birds!
Windows are covered with 1/4 inch hardware cloth so that they can be opened during the warm weather. Floor is covered with linoleum for easy scraping!Nesting boxes are a converted display shelf from a local fabric shop
Having suffered a Norway Rat attack in my loft years ago - I keep a night-light on under the shelf for my birds
With plenty of room inside to fly, having a 12' peak.