Pigeon Loft Designs & Building Pigeon Lofts

Whether you have sporing pigeons or utility pigeons, knowing the basics about pigeon lofts is essential.  These lofts are sometimes called houses or coops and consist of a few major elements.

Multiple Pens
The majority of pigeon fanciers build multiple pens into their lofts.  This allows them to separate the males and the females so that you can control the breeding patterns.  Another reason to do this is to separate the unmated pigeons from the settled and mated pairs.

Landing BoardThe landing board allows the pigeon to get back into their home when they are ready to do so.  The two most common forms of a landing board or trap are the bob wire and the sputnik trap.

Flypen
Pigeons that are allowed to fly are in much better spirits and breed better.

Nest Boxes
Pigeons are very territorial.  Allowing them to have next boxes keeps the peace.

Perches
This goes back to the territorial nature of pigeons.  This is usually built on the roof of the building.