The Loft

Having the loft elevated from the ground will help air circulation and keep it dry. Spatola's “Cary'd Away Loft” includes different partitions for different aged birds. The roof should be slanted from front to back to allow the rain to roll off away from the landing board.

Pigeons are adaptable, hardy, and agile. And although the types of pigeons range in size and function, all pigeons have similar husbandry requirements. Knowing what to feed pigeons and the ideal pigeon loft design will allow you to ensure a healthy flock.

The Egyptian Swift

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The Egyptian Swift is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The name swift was given by reason of a resemblance to the bird of that name. Egyptian Swifts, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its long wings and tail and its short beak. The flying Egyptian Swift is one or two inches shorter than a show Egyptian Swift. In Egypt the standards passed on for many generations. The most veteran fanciers of a neighbourhood act as judges to settle differences among beginners. That system worked adequately and led to regional varieties of the breed.

The Ice pigeon

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The Ice pigeon has several varieties, differing in the type and color of their wing pattern. All are otherwise unpatterned, except for a wide black tail-end band; the ends of the rectrices are white. The basic color of Ice pigeons is a pale grey. They appear even lighter due to their abundant powder down, which covers the entire plumage in whitish dust; its Polish name Lazurek ("glazed pigeon") refers to this. The English and German names refer to the coloration, which in bright light appears "icy" white, with a very slight bluish hue. All varieties may have feathered or unfeathered feet.