My loft is 56’ x 8’ and divided into three sections consisting of a 32’ x 8’ breeding/stock holding area, a storage/kitchen area measuring 8’ x 8’ and a flying section 16’ x 8’ which can be split into four 4’ x 6’ areas. There is a 2’ walkway along the entire inside front of the loft which allows birds to trap into the corridor as well as through the trap. The loft is elevated 2’ off of the ground for underneath airflow year around. Some sections of the floor are expanded metal while other areas are plywood with both being determined by designated use.

Collection trays are situated under each perch section and are restocked with unscented kitty litter weekly. This keeps daily scraping to only twenty minutes for the entire loft. My six individual breeding pens are cleaned three to four times daily. Nest bowls inside the boxes are elevated on a screen grid 4” above the bottom of each box. A swinging door permits simple cleaning beneath the grid. Litter is used in the nest bowls and replaced as needed. Eggs and squabs always remain dry and cozy. Since breeding is done in individual pens proper parentage is accurate on every pedigree. Record keeping from season to season is vital to the success of an intense breeding effort.

  
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Ventilation is gained with an open floor and large front windows. Hot air escapes through openings along the entire ridge line and under both eaves. In winter vents in the ceiling of each stock pen are closed but vents in the corridor remain open. Windows are fitted with corrugated clear vinyl in winter so there is never a direct draft on the birds. Cold is no problem but drafts mean problems. There are many good loft plans and articles online but above all, comfort of your birds and ease of maintenance should be your top priorities to keep fun in your hobby.