Reading some posts about the boss and pecking order in the loft, well we all know their is a pecking order in all walks of life but in a pigeon loft, this doesn't always indicate the best racers/breeders. Some might think that the birds fighting all the time and bullying others are at the top of the tree well this is not the case in pigeon racing. The ones fighting are trying to get up the ladder as they are not at the top, they are trying to get credibility in the loft. The pigeons that are quiet and never interfered with by others are the bosses. Observe the bosses feeding on the floor and youll see the other birds walk around ( giving a wide berth )them whilst going to the feeder. I sit for hours observing wee details about pigeons in my loft and like to know whos at the top of the pecking order. I feel watching them is better than handling them . Im enjoying your thread Ryan, its interesting how preparations differ all over the country. Obviously the climate down there is much better than our baltic conditions lol. Well done m8