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Post by Louise on Nov 4, 2011 15:47:42 GMT
Do any members here have one ? I've the opportunity of going halves on one of these ..... www.notonthehighstreet.com/lincolnshiredovecotes/product/dovecoteMy sister has offered to go halves with me for my xmas pressie and am tempted to do it, i was wondering if anyone else had one and if they got enjoyment out of it ? (She usually buys me gardening pressies for xmas but didn't expect this, i'd been talking about them and she must have been taking more notice than i imagined !!! ) |
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Post by Lou78W on Nov 4, 2011 16:16:59 GMT
How lovely Louise ;D.....Don't know anything about keeping doves; though there are several dovecotes at The Alnwick Garden. My immediate thought was of that *****y cat that visits your garden  ..Were you planning on getting your own doves?or would it be a "free for all"... I would do a bit of research first before committing yourself..  |
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Post by Louise on Nov 4, 2011 16:40:42 GMT
 I was actually just going to have it as an ornamental thing Lou, and yes, i have thought about that cat - i seem to do nothing else lately  This dovecote is the smallest i've seen and i've done quite a bit of looking, the rest are up to twice the overall size which is not what i want at all. I'd site it in the back garden, not sure yet whether i'd place it on an upright or wall mounted structure
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Post by sweetpea on Nov 4, 2011 16:48:52 GMT
We have quite a large one here courtesy of the previous owners. never seen a bird in but there is a wasps' nest in there so I tend to leave it alone.  |
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Post by Louise on Nov 4, 2011 16:55:05 GMT
There's one in a garden i pass regularly, i went in and asked the owner about it - we had a nice chat and i jokingly said that if it disappeared he could come looking for it in my garden ;D ;D
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Post by Cherry on Nov 4, 2011 17:08:46 GMT
That is lovely Louise. Like you say, if doves don't settle in it it would look good in the garden.
I have a couple of doves come every year, but they have their nest and bring up their children at my neighbour's house which is disappointing. I get very fond of them. I have to drive to the neighbour, but the birds can get there in a straight short flight.
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Post by grindle on Nov 4, 2011 17:28:43 GMT
it is very attractive |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 4, 2011 17:32:38 GMT
Go for it Louise, you have been wanting one for a while. I read the spec and it seems very well made and built to last. I think it would look lovely in your garden.
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Post by Louise on Nov 4, 2011 18:01:36 GMT
It's actually a very reasonable price compared to most the ones you see for sale and going halves would make it quite do-able. I'm talking myself into it - with all yours help  |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 4, 2011 18:40:02 GMT
We will require a photo when it is in place |
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Post by Rosie on Nov 4, 2011 18:47:09 GMT
I think it's lovely Louise, what a really nice gift to receive  |
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Post by Louise on Nov 4, 2011 18:47:15 GMT
You'll have to watch this space, i told my sister i'd sleep on the idea tonight and let her know tomorrow |
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Post by steve on Nov 4, 2011 20:39:14 GMT
You're sleeping on a dovecote? |
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Post by Lou78W on Nov 4, 2011 20:52:47 GMT
Steve!!!!! ....go for it Louise ;D |
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Post by Tel on Nov 4, 2011 20:58:41 GMT
A few beers and i could sleep on a washing line.
On second thoughts a few beers and i could crash out anywhere
Has long as i have a santa's hat to keep me warm. ;D
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..Were you planning on getting your own doves?or would it be a "free for all"...
I was actually just going to have it as an ornamental thing Lou, and yes, i have thought about that cat - i seem to do nothing else lately 
