Pigeon on the balcony. DIY construction and arrangement rules

Many lovers of pigeons, without a private house with a courtyard, dream of equipping a dovecote on their balcony. Birds can quite comfortably accommodate in this territory, while delivering genuine joy to their owners. The main thing is to carry out timely care after them, so as not to provoke the dissatisfaction of the neighbors.

Requirements that should be taken into account by equipping a dovecote on the balcony

• the balcony on which the birds will live should be quite spacious so that they can feel good and actively multiply;

• before making a pigeon on the balcony, it is worthwhile to ask the opinions of neighbors, whether they agree that now, near their windows, sounds will be heard around the clock and traces of birds life. If not, then this is better to do this, firstly, for purely human reasons, because the neighbors have the right to be against, and secondly, from self-preservation, because they can rally against you and write a complaint to the housing and communal services, Sanjepnadzor or where else -something, and your pigeon will be eliminated with pigeons, and you will be fined;

• the pigeon dwelling should be similar to the natural habitat of these birds, the only way they can feel comfortable in it;

• separately, it is worthwhile to think that the birds are safe. They must not be allowed to receive injuries due to unsuccessful layout or hastily clogged nails;

• if the balcony is on the sunny side and in the midday hours the sun falls mercilessly, then the pigeon will definitely need to be shade;

• it will be necessary to pull the grid on the windows from the inside. It should be 10-15 cm from glass. This is necessary in order to protect them from damage;

• the poles should be motionless and have such a thickness that will allow the pigeon to make it almost full of its girth;

• when arranging a balcony dwelling for pigeons, you need to understand that in order for them not to hurt and freeze in winter, there should be no draft and humidity in their habitat. To do this, we will have to warm the ceiling, walls and floors from the inside with plywood, and use, for example, cardboard as a heater for it;

• pigeon room should be practical and functional, it does not need design excesses;

• boxes for nests should be made in such a way that two birds can fit them, because the pigeons create a pair;

• the bird house should be equipped with regiments and perches on which they can rest. It is better to make them from soft wood;

• in order for the pigeons to feel completely comfortable, it is advisable to place plants near them. Firstly, they will be able to eat vitamins, and store top dressing will not be needed, and secondly, they will have the opportunity to independently build nests;

• the pigeon feeder must have sufficient width in order for the pigeons that can be stomping in it with a large company, spitting the food, otherwise, bumping, they will scatter and spille to the floor;

• the room should be equipped in such a way that its owner can restore order without difficulty, everywhere it would be possible to reach. He should also be able to catch any dove at any moment;

• pigeons are very fond of swimming, in this regard, it is necessary to hang in the room where they are contained, a wide container of water;

• the pigeon should be populated at the rate that one pigeon requires at least one square meter of area. If they are not crowded, then they will always be energetic and healthy, will be able to breed and feel good.

Interior decoration in a domestic dovecot

It is preferable to steal the walls with wooden boards or plywood, while making sure that there are no cracks between them. If they lie close, this will greatly facilitate cleaning and will make it possible to avoid drafts.

For the content of pigeons, it is advisable to make special shelves in size about 75x35 cm, on which there will be nests and perch, as well as boxes of the same size in which birds can also live. T.K. There is a little space on a regular balcony, you need to choose one thing, and most likely it will be the boxes standing on each other. They can be installed from floor to ceiling of the balcony.

If you still decide to install shelves in several rows, then their dimensions are selected depending on the size of the pigeons living on the balcony: for small shelves 30x30 cm are suitable, for large-75-80x35-40 cm.

It seems to the uninitiated from the side that it is not so difficult to build on a balcony with a dovecite with your own hands. But in fact, they need to be carefully prepared for their settlement, create all the conditions for a comfortable existence. To do this, listen to several more tips.

Some tips on the device of dovecess

• a great effect on the health of pigeons is exerted by the amount of light penetrating into the pigeon. The windows are made small, but there should be several. It is desirable that they are from the south. This issue cannot be ignored, because The survival of the pets depends on it;

• the room containing pigeons must be prepared for a meeting of winter colds. Although frosts are not dangerous for them (subject to the use of enough food), dampness and drafts can pose a real threat to them. By the way, the dove, like a person, can get a cold. At the same time, they should have the opportunity to freely leave their home, as well as return to it;

• the wiring is necessary on the Balcony-Golubayn, so that you can visit your pets at any time of the day, as well as extend daylight hours in the winter;

• there should not be stagnant air in the dovecote, it is necessary to constantly ventilate it;

• the air temperature in the dwelling of birds in the winter should not fall below -7 ° C, and in the summer should not exceed 20 ° C;

• any pigeon, including the balcony, should be painted in bright color and be noticeable so that the pigeons that fly free could easily find it.

An exciting hobby and real joy for the whole family can be a competently planned balcony dovecote. Photos of such designs as an example are given on this page.