The arrangement of the dovecote for people enthusiastic about the occupation is very pleasant in all respects. Experts of the case argue that the construction of a dovecot in some way a simplified version of the arrangement of his home.
How to build a pigeon house?
First of all, you should choose a place to build. If the territory of your site has sandy-clay soil, it will be an ideal place. With regard to placement in relation to the sides of the world, it is better to deploy the dovecot with a facade to the south or east. Before you build a pigeon house, you should determine the breeds of pigeons that I will live in it:
- if you prefer the rocks, then for them it is necessary to prepare the conditions for take-off and landing;
- an additional cage needs to be arranged for sporting breeds;
- if you are going to plant aviary breeds of pigeons, then take care of a fairly spacious cage for them.
As for calculating the size of the pigeon loom, we will start from the size of its inhabitants. For heavy rocks, a dwelling should be built in such a size that one person would have about 1 m². If in the pigeon house more light breeds live, then 0.75 m² is enough. For the convenience of servicing the pigeon and the comfort of birds, the height should be about 2 meters.
Building a dovecote: tips
Before construction, it is necessary to think through the design according to all the rules and to put sketches or drawings on paper, then it will be easier to reproduce it from building materials. Here are some rules how to build a pigeon house:
- build a home for pets can be made of bricks or wood. By experience, many lovers are advised to choose a tree - it is from this that the most beautiful dovecots are obtained. The fact is that this design is easier to plaster and give it a complete look. If you are going to treat the structure with plaster, then
The tree is better to take un-cut, then the coating will be better to hold; - for the comfort of birds should be provided in the structure of the dovecote window. To determine the correct size of windows, calculate the total floor area. The total size of the windows should be ten times smaller. The fact is that too large windows will contribute to the rapid cooling of air in the pigeon;
- should pay special attention to the floor, when you decide to equip the pigeon, because it is properly laid out floor is responsible for preventing dampness and disease in birds. It is best to make it from a tree and put it at a height of 25 cm from the ground, no less;
- now a couple of words on how to build a dovecote with proper ventilation. Open windows and drafts are not the best option. It is better to equip a hole with a lid in the ceiling and at the bottom of the dovecote. Then you can avoid stagnation of air during the hot season.