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  1. Bloody hell i didnt even know the internet exsisted till about 2004
  2. I will have a look for it when im back at home, must admit as a rule i only use the short notes for the pedigrees just out of habit
  3. I have the software but havent had or noticed the fault myself.
  4. Ok maybe i worded it wrong If i rephrase it then - why would you never pair bro and sister, let alone nest mates?
  5. Brian as yet the problem Foxes has is undetermined and all we are doing is presuming. I have baytril in my medicine cabinet but would i use it, welll yes as a last resort for a problem that couldnt be fixed by any other method. The first thing that needs doing is to determine without doubt what the problem is and look at treatment then. Advising someone especially a new starter to grab the baytril at the first opportunity is crazy - What happens god forbid if Foxes gets another problem, say in 6 weeks (and as we know it can happen!) she doesnt know what the problem is again and as such goes back to the Baytril.
  6. I still cant personally see what is wrong with pairing nestmates together, i wonder if someone who has never done it could tell me why they havent?
  7. And i have two cocks if you want them I can send you pictures of about 8 to choose from
  8. Thomas - My own personal view is that is suicide and would do the birds more bad than good (in the long term) Not disrespect intended - JMO
  9. Are the cats yours Kev?
  10. When will the sale be mate?
  11. You seem to have taken my question in the wrong light by going defensive, this wasnt the intention but since i have nestmates paired together this season i myself am happy for the feedback from the original thread question??? Overall i pair best to best (IMO on paper) and for this year have also attempted pairing as a secondary system by scoring the throats _ my knowledge of this is somewhat limited but i have a good advisor who has practiced this for years. The throat has made me reconsider some of the initial pairings though. With regards to some of the pairings they have been made on performances or line performances - example of this being - BP cock Sire - 1st Open NRCC Thurso 2006 412 Miles Dam - 1st Open NRCC Perth 2004 273 Miles Blue Hen Direct Maurice Matthuews Winner of 1st Section, 3rd Open NFC St Naziaare (Approx 420 miles) This pairing is based on crossing two sets of succesful pigeons at that distace to try and emulate the previous sucsess. Is there any instances where you have paired brother to sister in your birds? Maybe the Muelemans to retain type and good traits - Dont take the question the wrong way.
  12. Why not Brother & Sister? I would be interested to know of any big succeses via this method of breeding.
  13. I am pretty sure i have at least one of the family in my loft now, i obtained them from a fancier in Diss.
  14. The cock i have details (brief) are - Sire - Full brother to the sire of 1st Section K NFC Pau for Eddie Wright 720 miles, uncle to Syndale Express 1st Open NFC Tarbes 725 miles + Uncle to Syndale Prince 8th Open NFC Tarbes. Dam - Half sister to Syndale Prince (8th Open NFC Tarbes) & Cousin to Syndale Express (1st Open NFC Tarbes) I dont have the picture of the cock ( I dont think) next time i am at Steve's i will take one though
  15. I will have a look what mine is in a few mins (Have packed all pedigrees away now) I spent some time yesterday reading Chris Gordons loft report in the Winner magazine - Very enjoyable.
  16. Mine come via Frank
  17. I have one cock which i bought last year - he is paired to a direct Maurice Matthuews hen
  18. No thanks >
  19. I have removed the last four posts on this board, my reason for doing so is that Ian and his team are putting so much effort into this project which can only be for the good of the sport. Its been such a positive thread and highlights what is so great about the fancy, i hope we can keep it in such a positive manner The messages have been removed for the admin's assesement.
  20. retired

    F.A.O GANGSTER

    Ok Dave you win this one - I will settle for my directs in September and also 2010 :P + Courier can be with you next week for the 42 young birds ;D
  21. retired

    F.A.O GANGSTER

    I can only think of one word to describe your request = NO!
  22. I had it twice this year, one pair are now on eggs, the other pair were both cocks so i dont think it will work with them. Be interesting to see the results in September though.
  23. retired

    F.A.O GANGSTER

    The only thing i can advise then is you get them here sharpish (Let me get a loft up first though!!) and then the count stops !!!!! ;D
  24. retired

    F.A.O GANGSTER

    Dave - I have been front of the que for weeks and weeks but i have my order for 2010 direct already in so i dont mind sharing with you in the spirit of friendship (and the 40yb's Amanda and myself had already spoken about from your stock birds)
  25. retired

    F.A.O GANGSTER

    Im greedy though mate
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