Novice

Some pigeons do show a blue tip to their tongue. I spoke with an imminent vet on the subject years ago and he assured me that it was only pigment. Provided there are no obvious health problems just accept that the pigeon has a colouration on it's tongue which is probably meaningless.

keep looking for something different to try and you will always be pushing yourself and never become bored with this wonderful sport. the late Jackie Good once told me that he was a 100% pigeon fancier because when he was not actively involved with the birds he was thinking and planning how he could improve on his performances.

Thanks lads. I did enjoy a good season this year. Possibly I was assisted in this by a dry hot summer (by Ayrshire standards) . MIK---no wheelbarrow required I will have my big strong dancing partner with me.

Beano, Topper and British Homing World.

Ayrshire Federation flew on a "westerly route" 2014 and my information direct from a very well informed source is that negotiations never reached the stage of making a formal offer to Ayrshire or even having a meaningful discussion with officials. This post was raised simply to correct any misapprehension not to stir the pot. It has no bearing on 2015 race points for the SNFC.

If you had been man enough to tackle that 3rd fish supper you would have been fine in the morning!!!!

I have a friend who had this starting about 3 weeks ago. He thought it started with a late returning youngster. He lost several unvaccinated birds but had the vaccine in the fridge. He took veterinary advice and vaccinated them every week. His loft is clear now but he went through a bad time dreading entering the loft each day.

yes and those who wish to train old birds with them for Nationals would be welcome to do so!

Fewer young bird races earlier in the season will mean less ready meals for the peregrine falcon. They have reached the stage they are at now as we have fed them.

They will be made welcome here!

The bar have increased their normal stock just to ensure no one goes home thirsty.

The above organisation will be holding their first ever moot this weekend. It will be held on Saturday 20th September at 19:30 in the Masonic Lodge in Kilwinning. The panel are all Basics members and National winners. They are John Duthie, Tom Blair, Davie Jamieson and Ayrshire's own Ricky Young. Tickets are £10 available from Jim Savage or Mark Finlay---I can supply contact details. The price includes a fish supper and a free raffle. I believe there will also be a select draft of pigeons for auction. Drink is very cheap come along and spend an evening in good company. I am more than certain this panel have the knowledge to put you on the road to success. Robert Reid on behalf of Ayrshire Federation (this post was raised with permission of Fifer)

no just breed some and race them out.

I am sorry to read this she is a big asset. I know she does a great deal of work which is not appreciated. She even caught me paying less than I owed for pools----not that I am dishonest you understand but it highlights the fact that she checked everything.

Agreed 100%

I was actually wondering was where he collected them from be it legitimate collection, from hawks nests or some other means.

How did he obtain these?

I believe that 100%

bright and sunny in Ayrshire. There is still a slight WNW breeze

That seems a good option to me.

Even though we had a decent race on Saturday from an easterly point----Otterburn it looks as though some still refuse to pass the Dumfries area. Well done on your efforts to return these pigeons.

Speak to Robbiedoo on here he may be able to help you.

I am really sorry to hear this R.I.P. Frank.

Sorry to hear this R.I.P.

Well done to my old workmate Francisco and not forgetting the youngster as well.