one more Pigeon question...

[WiskeyJaR]

Have switched to a bigger loft, new loft right next to old loft. Birds had been 7-10 days in new loft before letting birds fly for last 4 days.

Problem is, I have one pigeon that just will not go into new loft on his/her own. He (no idea male or female)will stay over night on the little entery platform, but will not go threw bobs with rest of pigeons. I havnt seen it "fighting" with any of the other birds, two birds will fit on platform at same time. The 3 other birds go inside with no troubles.

Any suggestions on getting the bird to use the bobs? Never had a problem with the bobs on old loft. Have used food, no deal.

Here is a couple pics of loft when half built, you can see the entery platform in the half painted pic.. The old loft is right beside new loft.




Sorry pics are so large, not really sure how to down size 'em. Will post pic when finished painting loft.

[brittfans]

I think you have half the battle won the bird is using the platform.Sometimes I send my other bird out more often and in the excitement the stand out will go in.also like you said a little food on the platform maybe some just on the edge might help. you can also remove the bobs untill the bird uses the trap hole.If you get it to go in then I would push it threw the hole a few times before I released it again.

[WiskeyJaR]

Hmmm I have two breeding pairs, it seems the two females will go threw bobs but the males seem to be staying outside. Food and water is inside, all the birds are used to bobs, had no trouble using them in old loft. The two males (Im assuming they are the males ) just hang around outside of loft. just have the 6 birds, two are squickers not yet flying, and two breeding pair. I wouldnt think the loft is "too crowed".

Is this something I should be concerned about, or is this a common thing?

Thanks,
WiskeyJaR

[markj]

Can you catch him and toss him thru the bobs? May get him to do it on his own.

[ezzy333]

Can you catch him and toss him thru the bobs? May get him to do it on his own.

I wouldn't try that as he may just leave. Either just e patient or open one bob and try that for a few days.

Ezzy

[brittfans]

If you wait till night you can go out with a flashlight shine the bird and catch it. I have done it with young birds that dont know how to use the bobs.

[WiskeyJaR]

lifted two bobs, 3 left hanging...seems to have worked for now.
Thanks all,
WiskeyJar