Merlin

Rollers should always be flown on their own,what feed system have you,what type of food are you using

The Roller Pigeon is an aerial performer,with clubs for same all over the World,in May the many European clubs begin their qualifications ,when one flyer in fifteen qualify proper for The Euro Finals,held in June and judged by Mr Johnny Conradie of South Africa,there is no more beautiful or toe tingling finger clenching exciting sight than to see a well prepared kit of 20 rollers performing over your own space,with"control" I have been involved with race pigeons well over fifty years,and rollers much less,would recommend rollers to anyone,the game itself is something akin to what the racing game was when I first started pigeons,before monies became the be all and end all,and we became smothered by pedigrees,of pure this pure that,there is much skill,stockmanship,and no little knowledge of rollers required to keep and fly these amazing little performers at their best,but the real beauty of this game is everyone starts on a level playing field,no big monies required,no favourable drop,all with equal amount when competing,for those who might harbour thoughts that a roller is a freak fancy bird,totally wrong,each Country has their own National Champion,I will fly in The Euro Cup this season against competitors from almost every Country in Europe,and in The World Cup against competitors from many Countries in the World,naturally with so much going for it,administration wise,and the friendship and camaraderie, and cost wise,its easy to understand why its a growing sport,unlike the racing game,which is apparently declining,not bad by any standard for birds"freaks of nature" or "no control"so there you now have my input as to what the roller sport consists of to day

We wish for your best health Billy,and a speedy recovery God Bless You.

;D Those are Badges Chris and as such are a working breed those W/O/E mostly are now only capable of flipping over,like most other tumblers Newbold;d,what about the ones that can stop Roller Fanciers have kits of em. youngzimmy,you do have some strange habits,rollers in your hair ? ;D ;D ;D Wish everyone on site a Very Happy New Year.

There is nothing "uncontrolled" about a Rollers roll,back to original question a Tumbler flips over,once or twice A Roller goes into a tight ball and spins varying depths like a cricket ball hurtling downwards at high velocity,and is capable of stopping in an instant,and back to kit to repeat the process ,so much for uncontrolled,its in control all the while ,Tipples fly high from anything from 3 to 23 hrs

Happy Birthday Jack have a marvellous day.

Food scare at Ibrox a McDonalds sends thousands home sick. ;D courtesy of P/C

Is there no ends to your talents Micko,poet,raconteur.photographer,male model,and now top class wood craftsman,wonderful very nice Micko.

But back to original,the good ones always showed respect to opponents,and never dodged anyone for any reason,to day its mostly about managers,and their shrewdness as to how successful their charges in 80% of cases will be,as for a fight between Calzagie and Froch,not in this life for obvious reasons

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Basics members and Families.

Getting a bird dropping in from a long one,and when the first round of youngsters step out of loft for first time.

All the best enjoy the day

Come on where are all the eye sign experts,all for a good cause in this season of goodwill,I will have a second go Albear same numbers,see can I win Aluns Bird,you can never have enough good uns,Ally will post after Christmas,first one is on its way,come on get cracking guys,its a bit of fun.

Well done Mick,top class effort.

I would sincerely hope they listened to the real fears of pigeon keepers,but somehow I cant help being sceptical,once deterrents are being mooted,its farcical as most fanciers will testify,but fair play to fanciers involved,but I don't think we should hold our breath

What a poor response to what is a great cause,I did think originally Albear would have to spend at least a day sifting through entries,prizes are a choice of a pair of youngster,plus a Cock from Alun Maull impeccable lines,ready for breeding,really thought more members would enter into the spirit remembering the season and the extremely worthwhile cause,come on lads and lasses,most of us have an opinion on most things,lets have one on this for a £5,these birds can be got to Ireland free if won on this side.

Put me down for 2

Well I would like to aplaud your zeal and effort in finding and posting this info,I.B. and please keep doing so,its appreciated by many I am sure,of which I am one.

Bed of Heaven to you Glynn,R.I.P. condolences to his wife and family at this sad time.

Jim Donaldson is surely one of the many greats for a number of years,and as a bonus his lines are also winning and crossing well for many many other fanciers all over.

My own interpretation is when people buy birds,its their money ,and they are entitled to go wherever./whoever they like for birds,as for those who wish to point them in a different direction,by whatever means,this is usually down to their own vanity,unless its a warning about a feather merchant, always remember every time you buy a bird,you are taking a chance, also of the opinion there are more competent birds than fanciers.

Happy Birthday Billy,enjoy the day,with such good friends as Dovey & Co, I am sure you will.

Keep posting David,the narrative and insight you give us as regards your birds is like a breath of fresh air,and for any one who doesn't enjoy,quite sure there are hundreds that do,keep it up,you have an enjoyment quality regarding your birds that can only be admired.

As far as the finances are concerned count me in for whatever is deemed likely,sadly dont have room to keep them,certainly would if I had.

These are cracking looking birds Hickey,and a credit to you,hope you have a good season with them