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Rooster J. Cogburn

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  1. What type of pigeon is that anto?
  2. I've a cock I call 'Golden Wonder' in another section. I've a few that could be described as Walkers as well, but that's not so much down to their choice of nest accommodation Here is a pic of his Granny She is also dam to the cock in the first two photos
  3. Here is a yearling grandson of our Silver Award hen I call the 'Space Raider'. He has decided Muttley's boxes just arenae good enough for himself and his mate. Can you blame him?
  4. bit of gamesmanship there Higgy,have heard it all before They'll no be sae howlin when your rattling them in, in a few weeks time
  5. get some photos of the Krackers up Here are some of Walter Boswell's latebreds - the new phone is that good it took the photo all the way from Avonbrig
  6. The Tossers are looking well Tony You like a blue bar about ye
  7. haha The blue hen in pictures one and two has had her photae on the site before Recognise her?
  8. Been messing around with my new phone this morning. Here are some of our main fancies for the Gold Cup this season
  9. Not long now til Cheltenham kicks off. Will you have a wee flutter? Anything tickling your fancy?
  10. The wee dog and her old nemesis. Got Muttley to thank for this thing. It's a bloody idiot of a dog, never had one like it
  11. Is she retired John or do you fancy she has another big performance in her?
  12. Eastbourne is 399, but this year the furthest inland race is Maidstone at around 380 I was told when restarting wi the doos in 2009 from the man I went to for birds not to send yearlings over the water. I didn't listen and think the loft is weaker for it.
  13. Have tried yearlings across the water at 450-500+ miles and it's not something I'll make a habit of doing again. Have only ever had one yearling on a result from a cross channel race and even then it was beaten by a two year old loft mate. I'd be happy to send them over as yearlings if I thought they benefited from the experience in later life, but I haven't found them to be any better as two year olds than birds that have only been to 280 miles or the coast as yearlings. Unless something pops up this year that looks too good to ignore, I'll make do with getting them out to one or more of the three furthest inland races There are a handful of success stories with yearlings over the channel every couple of years or so, but I think these are far outweighed by the failures. Well done to those that manage it though
  14. Well done J & J - A lovely looking hen, well turned out as usual
  15. This coming April on Sunday the 20th the Northwest Federation is to hold its first young bird sale in over a decade in conjunction with a breeder/buyer competition to be flown over the coming 2014 young bird season, which is open to ALL. There is currently in excess of 40 confirmed lots, with birds from many of the Northwest’s own top lofts as well as squeakers from friends of the federation going up for auction. Additionally there will be a raffle with a 'special prize' that would be sure grace any loft in the UK,alongside a whisky prize draw for which all in attendance will receive a free entry. Any fancier from any part of the country who purchases a bird at the sale is eligible to take part in the breeder/buyer competition. All that is required is a submission of the young pigeon’s racing performances over the 2014 young bird season, with the winner being decided by an independent judge. The sale will take place in the evening at the North Broomage Social & Welfare Club 8 Glenbervie Avenue, Larbert, Stirlingshire, FK5 4NN Details of the pigeons, viewing times and the breeder/buyer prizes will be made available in the coming weeks. On behalf of the Northwest Federation committee and members we welcome all our fellow fanciers to come along – the more the merrier.
  16. This is a another cracker from Mossgiel. Written by the McCartneys the year after they were 2nd Open INFC Les Sables, which in turn was three years after they won the King's Cup from Redon. A really interesting read ...
  17. Well done Mary I'm certain the SNFC have found a most able replacement for Andrew Garven. Mary will do a cracking job
  18. There's dope and there's dope Frank
  19. Think you are right here To give a 'performance enhancing' substance to a pigeon that isn't immaculately bred, 100% fit, healthy and motivated would be futile. As for 'doping' and some fanciers perceptions of it. I doubt that it's even possible in pigeon racing - especially from national races in recent times where the birds can be in the baskets for anything between two days to a week.
  20. Some super performances up into the North of Scotland and it's great to see the Ritchie and Whyte bloodlines are still bringing success to present days lofts. I'm sure they will give yous plenty more fun in the coming seasons
  21. Thanks again to Mossgiel
  22. Thanks go out to Mossgiel Here is a Wilson Noble special report on Ritchie and Whyte of Cairnbulg ...
  23. cheers for sharing full of top North of Scotland bloodlines
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