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but the Van de Rhees arn't doing the distance so what family's are your local top guy's flying? Phil

Different birds fly to different areas and conditions so always best to look localy but you are often unlikely to be able to buy localy as fanciers are afraid of competition hence the reason for seaking out similar line. Phil

I would see what local fanciers are winning with to your area from the distance you require and try to obtain similar lines from proven stock. Phil

A friend of mine does, he used to have show racers years ago and had to give them up due to health but now has racers to fly our for pleasure. Phil

A lot will depend on how settled he is, how long you've had him and if he's been able to see around the area before going out. He may be around the area and come back in when you let your others out tomorrow. Many fanciers keep stock racers that don't fly. Phil

e-mail Gail at WHPU office and she'll tell you in the morning. gail@whpu.org.uk Phil

more hens the better, eh gangster!! ;)

Are you sure they are a cock and a hen? Phil

what competition Sam?

good luck and keep up the good work, just persivere with your aims Phil

The RPRA will register the birds to you with or without a loft number, they may even contact the region for one. As I said you have paid your fees so you are entitled to race, its the clubs problem if things arn't in order not yours. Why should you be penalised for there lack of action? Phil, a long suffering sec!

i bet she can still run when she wants to though Chrissy! Phil

If the application has been accepted you are a members of the club and liable to fees, they are very unlikely to give you them back, just force there hand by turning up to race!

I would perservere with it, take your clock to the sec and tell him you intend to send to the first race. Also send any transfers to the RPRA, they will register the birds to you with or without a loft number so that you can race them. Phil

Roy nevers scrimps on his dogs, fresh minced beef, fresh tripe, reg wormed etc etc

plenty of raw fresh meat and mixer, they are well fed down here! Phil

borders have gone but heres a pic of Whippets.

haha, enjoy!

they'll be just right for christmas!

that is an admission, thought you passed me on M32 thurs night, speeding towards town! Must have been late for tickets! Phil

suposed to be our first young bird race but its been cancelled.

He's looking Good David, put a pot of food near his box and he'll start feeding himself soon! Were you on the M32 9ish tonight? Phil

looks like a very nice place! I will pm you latter with a contact who may know people in your area that could help you with birds. phil

the prob is dovey if it was Paratyphoid its young could now be carriers! He himself mayhave been a carrier for many years but something has triggered it! Phil

As shadow says, it is the winning genes we look for and if we buy birds we try and buy the winners if we can't buy the breeders of winners if not then we look for birds as near to the winners as possible. A pedigree is only a piece of paper! Phil