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How long did that take?

What's the longest race you've known or heard of? What do you think the limit in miles of a top notch well conditioned long distance bird would be?

1 or 2 books relating to pigeon racing which ones would they be & why?

Can't wait to have a butchers them mate.

I've always quite liked jack duckworth ;D

I've always quite liked jack duckworth ;D

I'm not exactly young but young ish (26) Out of maybe the 50 people who know i'm interested in pigeons 2 think it's very interesting the rest think i'm completely mad. 'jack duckworth' i get at least weekly! (doesn't help i own whippets too mind! There are very very few people interested in any type of country sport anymore, i personally am involved in a few but young blood in any of these is very thin, the fact is the old ways are going for good, it's just the way it is. I bet a lot of eskimo's/inuits can't build an iglo anymore! Look at the way we're discussing this? over the internet..... all that said i'm trying to start a young lad off with rollers at the minute, building a little kit box. To inspire young people with the totally amazing feats these little feathered warriors achieve is the way, get kids & grandkids out releasing birds & seeing them trap back in, my little lad loves 'his' roller, always wanting to fly it & thought of having racers is got him really going.

Remind me jason when i come down next week to bring my camera, i take an alright snap!

I've deffo got the bug, had various pieons for a while now but i want more from them & reckon racing can give this to me, i'm hungry for it!

looking forward to it mate.

Very Very good of you, can deffo do with help planning what needs doing to my humble shed!

i do like to handle peoples birds! ;D

5 minute job yeah? ;D

very very nice mate, i'll have to have a word when i'm down next week bout kitting my shed out , wish i could knock something up that nice!

What would people suggest as a routine for medicine use on there birds, i.e how often should i treat for mites , canker etc...what is your own routine?

What's colombo white floor? :B

I'm thinking of fitting the back of my shed/loft with boxes big enough for pairs if that's required, what would be ideal size & should they be varnished in some way & if so with what, i've seen a lot of lofts painted in white stuff, thought this looks clean & bright??? any advice gladley taken. cheers, james.

What do you cover the floors of your loft with?

CHEERS! i'll p.m you mate appreciate it. i've been & sorted my membership to rpra tonight, very help man is brian, explained that i needed some rings fast as another member has offered me some young birds (thank you!) & actually drove to his house so to cut out all the sending of forms & he's giving th ring issuers a bell monday so there's no delay! it's all looking very promising, thanks again everyone for your support!

HI, I've sent you a p.m did you get it?, very very kind of you, thanks everyone i real appreciate all the help i'm getting, hopefully can pay it back some day.

New starter wanting birds , anything considered to get me started but must be reasonably priced or free (god loves a tryer!) I don't wanna chop & change birds just wanna get myself something to learn with & get the best i can out of, i've got the time just not the money! I'd like to thank madmaxlofts, phillips & pigeon pete for there offers of help so far.

Cheers phillips & pigeon pete, pm's sent, really appreciate the help fellas!

that's not to far, i'll p.m you cheers. james.

bawtry near doncaster, willing to travel anywhere within reason.

I'm trying to get in to racing pigeons, my dad & grand dad were in to them so i've found out so may be in the blood! l.o.l I'm looking for any equipment & birds second hand that people might have to help get me started, i'm not looking for any freebies but i'm on a tight budget so if anyone can help i'm all ears! Anything at all considered. Thanks again people, james.