Keeping pigeons has been a common hobby in parts of Europe for centuries, but is gaining popularity in North America as well. In order to maintain healthy and happy pigeons, certain aspects should be kept in mind when creating their enclosure. Building an appropriate enclosure will keep your pigeons comfortable and ensure their return while also helping them to become stronger. Keeping them safe from predators as well as the elements is the key goal of a proper enclosure
Step Two
Design the layout of your cage after determining the number of pigeons you wish to keep. These particular design plans will accommodate up to 20 pigeons comfortably.
Step Three
Create the rectangular framework for the pigeon cage. Lay down two 5-foot-long 2-by-4s and nail the ends of two other 2-foot-long 2-by-4s to the ends of the longer ones, which will produce a rectangular shape. Nail the ends of a third 2-foot-long 2-by-4 to the 5-foot-long planks in the middle to add strength to your framework. Make a second one of these and then cover one side of each rectangle with a sheet of plywood 5 feet by 21 inches by nailing it down to the 2-foot-long supports. These will become the roof and floor frames of your cage.
Step Four
Orient these two rectangular frames so that the plywood sides face upward. Cut four more 2-by-4s to 4 feet in length and nail the ends of these into the butt ends of the 5-foot-long horizontal floor and roof planks. You should now have a three dimensional structure with a covered floor and roof.
Cover the back and sides with sheets of plywood to keep out the elements. The back piece should measure 5 feet by 4 feet and the sides should each measure 2 feet by 4 feet. Nail these directly into the 2-by-4 framework. You should now have a rectangular cube with 5 of 6 sides covered.
Step Six
Step Seven
Cut a sheet of plywood measuring 5 feet by 1 foot and nail the edge of it to the horizontal support from Step 6 so that it protrudes into the cube. This will create an elevated 'loft' for the pigeons to stand and feed on. Nail the edge of it flush with the front facing sheet from Step 6.
Step Eight
Cut two 2-by-4s to five feet, and three others to 21 inches. Cut a sheet of plywood to 5 feet by 2 feet, then cut a rectangle out of the centre of it by drilling a hole, inserting the jigsaw blade and removing a rectangle measuring 18 inches by 54 inches, leaving a rectangle with a 3 -inch-wide perimeter all the way around it. This will somewhat resemble a giant picture frame border.