HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE FOR PIGEONS - REVISITING THE PIGEON LOFT

[@philiprichardson3074]

An amazing dovecote, something to add to my "if I was a millionaire wishlist"!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Philip! That's kind of you. I have a long list like that too 😂

[@susanbell2771]

When you open the hatch door and the doo was sitting their on eggs Awwwwww, and to think this is a drystone build still standing proud and will be for many years to come, wish that I could say the same about some of the houses Ive lived in over the years, lovely job James well done

[@jamesparkersculpture]

😂 Best to check no one's home first maybe 😂😉 Thank you! Me too!

[@gregrandol2801]

I did it myself. I used Woodglut woodworking plans for this.

[@StephenMortimer]

I'm waiting for a tea and chat with yer Mum and all her bairn !!

[@StephenMortimer]

so far I can see a few ORIGINALS in her brood !!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

We're 'locked down' just now! I'll be first in the queue for a cup of tea when things change!😉😂

[@kyleharmon1975]

I would love to have that pigeon house that is beautiful. I love seeing the things you create very talented young man... Keep them coming..

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Kyle! Very kind. Young? The camera lies 😂😉

[@carolnicholl3328]

This is beautiful James a lovely home for the doves. Stunning design and as good as the day you built it four and half years ago. Thank you for sharing another brilliant video. 😊🕊

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Carol! My pleasure.

[@LadyLithias]

Thank you so much for taking the time to upload this video. I think that people like you, your brother, and others are real unsung heroes right now when life is so uncertain, and we're all stuck at home wondering what our world will look like if and when we come out the other side. I'm a high school math teacher in Oregon. Our schools have been shut for two weeks and I honestly don't think we'll return this school year. My heart goes out to my seniors in their final year of high school. No graduation. No prom. Nothing nothing nothing for anyone. Videos like yours help my sanity and I'm sure other feel the same. Thank you again. For everything you do!!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

And thank you for taking the time to send such a thoughtful comment. It's ny pleasure. In delighted if lets people escape with their thoughts however briefly! Best wishes to you in Oregon from Scotland.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

Love how the moss is slowly growing in all the tucked-away areas. I can honestly say, I have never seen more beautiful doves! Both the Doocot and split circular sphere @ 0:25 remind me of a cairn. Very nice James, I tip my hat to you.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Lesley. It's amazing how things settle in. The sculpture that you mention is Ever Lasting Embrace... it's a memorial sculpture. You can walk through the gap.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

@@jamesparkersculpture I have an idea for Earthday, if you're interested? How about creating the Earth? With all the natural colors of the slate, and of course your talent,😏 I'm quite sure it would look amazing.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@lesleyyoung5730 Hi Lesley, I've actually done it before a long time ago. Great minds think alike!!

[@lesleyyoung5730]

@@jamesparkersculpture Lol, I was just about to say the same thing.

[@monicap1717]

Trials and tribulations have made you the man and artist and friend and partner and seeker you are today. James, i heard HGP tell a little of yalls history last year maybe, in a video; but would love to hear your version of it. Proud supporter of you bud. You do "what dreams are made of" work. Please be proud.💜Much Respect

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I love the way you write... I do hope you speak like that too. 'Yall'...are you from the South? Definitely on the agenda. If the lock down continues you'll have to endure the very long version 😉😂

[@monicap1717]

@@jamesparkersculpture im actually from Washington State US and a Dairy industry area as well. I live on a 180acre farm that USED to be a Jersey farm. Sits empty now. SO VERY SAD. I think Yall is cute and quicker to type.....👍

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

Monica Peterson ♥️ you need to tuck an apostrophe in thar! Y’all. 😉😋 It would be interesting. Every time the farm is in one of the videos I get very angry with the grandmother!!!

[@monicap1717]

Im here. Not my first time. Love your work bro. I think you & HGP are both quite talented!!! And FUN TO LISTEN TO....LOL very beautiful James o my goodness. These birds are sooo spoiled. Wow just breathtaking really. Never seen anything like it. Might be my favorite video today. Maybe all week actually!!!! TY James pretty music too❤🕊 I am watching it twice!!👏👏👏👏

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Monica! Wonderful comment! Thanks so much. I'll tell the @thehoofgp 😉😂

[@KellyAshcraft-ww6ls]

Really fantastic.... i think it is satisfying to see the rewards of your work 😏👊 thanks for sharing.... great work 👊👊

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Kelly! It gives a great sense of satisfaction seeing these beautiful birds content inside!

[@tinat7348]

Beautiful!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Tina

[@crystallewis3849]

Very beautiful and useful. Stay safe

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Crystal! You too.

[@Steven-vo8tk]

Love the pigeon house. It is beautiful.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Steven! Really appreciate it.

[@garrybeard7718]

Now that’s what a bird box’s looks like . Fantastic well done James.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Garry!

[@thecornerplot]

Come from ya brothers channel now goes 2 watch all ya vids ...loveee these kind videos thank you good g p

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks miss'C. Really appreciate it! Great of Grim to mention me. Delighted to have you onboard!

[@thecornerplot]

@@jamesparkersculpture was supposed say hoof gp !! Dam typo just watching you cut slate on other video excellent skill there 👍👍

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@thecornerplot 😂I know the feeling! Thank you!

[@richternes6765]

Brilliant work.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Rich!

[@jeannel2515]

Breathing James! That dovecote is suitable for an epic medieval fantasy film.

[@jansteingold2950]

Stunning, bit bigger I’d live in there me self 👍💕

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank Jan 😂 Me too. Surprisingly warm on a cold day.

[@Hailstonepie]

Thats beautiful!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much Delighted you think so.

[@scottblair8625]

Absolutely fabulous! It would be so cool to have that in your yard. Come home from a hard grinding day of work. Shut the phone off crack a bottle of wine. And you and the Mrs. Just kick back and watch the birds do their thing for an hour or two! Now what to do with the kids? Hmmmmmmmm lmao! Hey James I pray you and your family stay safe and healthy during this outbreak! Please stay safe man. The world needs the beauty you create! It makes it a better place for all!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Scott! Your life sounds like mine!!! Thanks. You and your family too. Best wishes from Scotland

[@TinyQueenDancer]

Oh this is so wonderful. I love seeing the building itself and then the birds. FInally the eggs of life to be hatched. Life really does go on. You do such lovely work. 5 years later you see your stunning work has held up.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. We'd better not take so much for granted when this is all over.

[@pjk1714]

Stumbled across this video. Our morning doves would stay with us through harsh 🇨🇦 winters and then teach their young to trust us. Especially felt bad when urban build brought pigeons to push most out. Those white doves are beautiful. Always wanted a proper dovecot. Thanks for sharing and hope to learn dry stack.

[@ivakimmell]

What a beautiful piece of functional art! Hope you and yours are all well.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Iva. All good thanks! You too I hope.

[@ivakimmell]

@@jamesparkersculpture We are all good here. Like most we are in a Stay at Home order, so only go out for essentials.

[@patsmith3876]

Great structure James. Those doves are beautiful. I'm sure seeing Black Feather felt good, knowing she had been living there since you built it. As I said in another video it's nice seeing sculptures that I know will still be there 100 years from now. Thanks for showing us. Pat

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Pat. My pleasure! Best wishes to you.

[@SuperZytoon]

That house is huge! It’s so awesome to have a home for pigeons. I’ve never seen one before. That momma wasn’t going to leave her eggs. How fulfilling it must be for you to see all the inhabitants! Stay healthy and God protect us!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Mary. Yes - very satisfying. Best wishes to you too.

[@thekatt...]

Amazing. What a beautiful coop. Great job. There's something about stone builds that just intrigues me, but you take it to that next level. ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦☕️☕️

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Katt, dry stone work feels particularly cathartic.

[@Isabella-nh5dm]

That is a fantastic piece of work. The quality of your work shows in it's perfect longevity. I must also say that I love that you show the same respect for animals and obviously enjoy them. Keep putting out the videos they are great.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Etta, lovely comment. Much appreciated!

[@susansollee1839]

Looks like a house you’d see in a fairy tale. Really made beautifully and strong! Lovely slate roof. Thanks for sharing👍🏻🌻💕🙏🏻🌷 James, you and yours be safe🌻

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Susan. My pleasure. Hope you're well.

[@rdcampos1]

Just simply amazing!!! The stonework, the doves and the curvature are so calming... it all seems one with nature. Your work is amazing! Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your art work. Your family has to be very proud of you. I know I look forward to each and everyone of your videos! I sure am glad your little brother sent me this way!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Very kind words Rob. Thank you very much! I'm delighted you enjoy my work.

[@ΜπάμπηςΨυχλουδης]

Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!¡!!¡!!!! From greece

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! Great to have you watching from Greece!

[@ΜπάμπηςΨυχλουδης]

@@jamesparkersculpture i am stone builder ..bro

[@marymonson2187]

My goodness, you are as tall as my son in law! Very nice home for the doves. The only doves we have are the mourning doves and we lost those so many years ago, when we had an unusual spring and all the birds died from being frozen to death. We had an unprecedented Spring ice storm and all the birds were coated with a thick coating of ice. It's taken more than 30 years but most of them are starting to come back. Stay safe.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Mary. All the best to you too.

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Wow ! You are talented! The Dove House is lovely! What a lovely thing to do for the Doves!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Shawna

[@kympenetito7103]

AWSOME VIDEO.AND YOU ARE TRULY A TALENTED MAN.THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AFTER THE NATURE SPIRITS 🕊

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@michaeldeleon7191]

Wow! What a great lift in my spirits watching your visit to a prior project. Love it!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Michael. Really appreciated. Take care

[@matshagstrom9839]

thank you, thank you, thank you

[@jennym.2268]

That was positively the coolest doogal I have ever seen! Very well built! Wish we has those in California. Thanks for the video. 🕊♥️

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@805Coastal]

When you opened the little door I feel like I was going into the little space myself. It is so cool! I love how they have little space for themselves. NICE WORK! I can watch birds all day long. Beautiful creatures that God has created :) Thank you for sharing 💜💛💜💛💜

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! It was pretty magical.

[@LisaVesander.Creative]

Beautiful James

[@SB8-8]

This has got to be the coolest thing I've seen!! What an amazing thing to be able to build!! You are a truly gifted man!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much Shari!

[@vickyrose2239]

It's so beautiful! And the little dove caring for her eggs 🕊 so precious! 🥚

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Vicky!

[@maleronith]

This is just lovely ❤ if I ever to have a doocot, I can't think of having it looking any different than yours now !😊

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. Much appreciated!

[@elvisallelvis]

You have a beautiful heart ❤ I was looking for a video on how to build a house for pigeons and my first video I watched broke my heart, the guy built a pigeon coop, one side for nesting pigeons and the other side for killing (shooting) pigeons, they have no place to sleep compared to the other side, it totally traumatized me, I felt so sorry for those pigeons, then I fell on your video which was a huge difference, thank you for being so kind, the world needs more people like you and your work is absolutely amazing, God will bless you abundantly for taking care of His creation. I definitely subscribed and liked, keep up the great work and thank you for a refreshing video!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@julianndavis9415]

A beautiful peaceful video. You’re a skilled craftsman with an eye for artistic flare. This is what I needed. A doves perspective

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Juliann.

[@imcavdb5465]

Love the pigeon tower!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Imca! Hope you're doing well.

[@lizl6232]

Beautiful. Great talent. 🥰 Awww a momma

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Liz!

[@jenkeep8123]

How cool is this? They love it! Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. 👍😊😊

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Jen!

[@psw4763]

Coming here from advice from Hoof GP. Also new sub. Beautiful work indeed.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much Phyllis! Delighted to have you and thanks to my brother @thehoofgp for the mention.

[@pamelaneibuhr6959]

How beautiful is that! 🕊

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Pamela!

[@xx1BONES1xx]

lovely little doves, and a beautiful dovecote came from your brothers channel, and i must say yours is every bit as lovely Hope you're doing well!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much! Very kind of you!

[@unseelie63]

Such a beautiful home for beautiful birds.I'm very pleased to have found out about you and your work.Looking forward to upcoming videos!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Jacqueline!

[@unseelie63]

@@jamesparkersculpture My pleasure,truly!

[@vanessahuman7607]

I love the dove house

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Vanessa!

[@Radicalist-Manifesto]

Beautiful 😇

[@OZARKMEL]

Absolutely stunning....you sir are amazing.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

That's very kind of you. Thank you!

[@solitairesmith3553]

I love this!! GLORIOUS!!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@jacquelinehoward2715]

love it

[@karenwoo64]

Aww that’s just amazing ❤best wishes from Glasgow ❤

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you.

[@kellyburgess671]

this made me smile :)

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Kelly

[@stephaniehallman9749]

Amazing!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@mjb12141963]

WOW!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@FAHHTER]

Cool👍❤

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks

[@BlanketTruth22]

What a great video! Can you provide any additional resources or links to other people who do this?

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Kevin. I'm afraid I don't know anyone else that's built a dovecot. I may have an opportunity to build another later this summer. If I do I shall document the process.

[@tammydove8182]

So beautiful! Do you use mortar in your work or are the stones just perfectly fitted together?

[@jamesparkersculpture]

No - there is no mortar used here *A concrete base was laid by my client as the ground was very soft but normally this wouldn't be required. No mortar was used on the build.

[@douglasbell9202]

Great videos. Absolutely wonderful pieces of art. A hopefully helpful comment. ( I live in East Kilbride therefore understand the difficulties of language !!!! ) . In your videos you are talking in mono tones. If you relaxed a bit you would speak the same as you do to Grahame and your wife n kids. Just a thought. Keep these great videos coming. I just wish I had a fraction of your insight and skills.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Douglas, This is the way I sound in 'real life', disturbing though that may be! 😂😉There are very few people who are as lively as my brother. I couldn't, and wouldn't want to emulate him. As everyone that meets him or watches his videos will know he really is a one off. We are quite similar in a lot of ways but different in others - as every one is.

[@lousalama9331]

I'm in aah, you're so talented!! It's really amazing, those Lucky, gorgeous pigeons!! What kind of stone is used? Did you ever build a house like that? Would be awesome😍

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Lousa, this is sandstone from the north of England. It tends to come flat bedded. It's very hard as far as sandstone goes.

[@lousalama9331]

@@jamesparkersculpture it's gorgeous, love it!! Tnx for sharing James!

[@francesbruno8445]

From Canada. My husband was born at Gairlochhead and then at four-years-old move to Edinburgh during the war. His best friend, and son of parents University Chum, was in the old colonial style, left in Edinburgh, while the friends parents returned to church of Scotland mission in India. My husband's parents took the opposite course, and his father quit as chief medical officer in Kuala Lumpur, and returned to Britain when it was time to educate the children. The parents being friends, the son was taken under the family wing and the boys spent their weekends together having great adventures and talking in Goon Show quips. My husband went down to do Engineering with Rootes, while the friend became a church of Scotland minister. After engineering, my husband came to Canada. His friend died last year, the day after they both talked on the phone and a year after we visited him at Glenelg near Skye. Yesterday's post brought a letter from his son, enclosing some of my husband's letters written during the exile years in Coventry, in post war England, doing his engineering. They were fascinating from one teenager to another. My husband's great longing for Scotland, again and again expressed in his missing the architecture, and the stonework. The beauty of the countryside. He grew up in Sir Walter Scott's home on George Square, and found it hard to accept the brickwork of Blake's Dark Satanic Mills of the Midlands. It took until his 3rd year until he felt somwhat settled, and it was being comfortable with cars. In his youth he also spent a lot of time in East Lothian as his Dr father was friends of the monks at Nunraw. So these stone landscapes, and ducuts, and stone drywall and castles and architecture are a big part of his soul. We were to go to the UK for our son's wedding in England in July, where we would have headed North again to Scotland. But it looks like the Covid 19 will not let that happen. A long story, but it shows the depth of the friendship that these letters were saved for over 60 years, and how love of the stone is buried deep in the Scots. Thank you.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Fascinating story. Thanks for sharing it. Completely understand the 'satanic' architecture referred to! I've travelled a lot and trained as jet engine engineer in the Midlands.

[@francesbruno8445]

While at Glenelg, last time, we visited the nearby Brochs and their fascinating dual wall construction, with the space between them

[@100nanay]

Wow! What a lovely dovecote!! They remind me of the scripture where Jesus is baptized and the Spirit of God descends upon him like a dove ❤️ How are you and your family holding up with all the Covid 19 craziness? Stay healthy and safe!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Vanessa! Pretty good thanks. Nursery and schools closed. Non essential shops. All places of worship, restaurants etc. Only trips to the shops for food or to get medication are allowed. One trip out to get exercise a day. I'm allowed to go to work - I work alone anyway. Most of my suppliers are closed anyway. How are things with you?

[@lukedecol1505]

Really lovely work mate. I'm a waller in Gloucestershire, I really do appreciate what you have done there.. is that Alston stone? Ps I'm 6'5" and my back is annihilated! Haha

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Luke. Great to have you watching. Yes, it's Alston stone. Great stuff, which you'll know if you've used it. We weren't designed for walling! 😂

[@lukedecol1505]

@@jamesparkersculpture ha.. never had the chance to as where I live is all cotswold stone. If I ever get a special feature and they allow it I would love the chance.. have a look at my work mate I'm half decent I reckon! Cheers mate

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@lukedecol1505 checked it out. Absolutely first class! Superb.

[@annrn6148]

Quality work lasts!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you 😊

[@tedsonkabiru4349]

Send me that design Sir

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I don't have the design written down....I just came up with it as I made it.

[@jantienavisser2556]

Beautiful made!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Jantiena.