PigeonDetective

I have an aviary with a Perspex arched roof, So im hoping this will act like a settling cage & get them used to their surroundings.. I would probably choose not to soap their wings.. Have to just wait and see I suppose.. Thanks for the advice

Their a year old.. As I understand it, they flew out from where I got them from

That's pretty conclusive feedback that I should Get a full round from them before letting them out.. Their American Flying flight's, that they fly from the rooftops in new York.. I'm eager to see them free fly because their supposed to have unique abilities in the air & I feel a bit cruel keeping them locked up 24/7

Im trying to settle 4 birds that are over a year old.. They appear to be pairing up, So I intend letting them nest to help them settle into their new loft.. My main query is that I was going to let them free fly after a month, but according to my calculation they should be sitting on eggs by then.. Is it more likely for them to return if the eggs are hatched? or is it better to get them free flying earlier by just using their eggs as an incentive to come back? If the difference of a week or so extra stops me from losing birds, then that's fine.. Would just prefer to have them flying

Well there has been some developments.. they appear to have paired up.. One pair is on the ledge, and one pair have gone inside on their own accord.. I'm feeding them in the afternoons, as routinely as I can from the loft.. I'll block off the ledge Their New York Flying flight pigeons, Il have more peace mind letting them free fly once they have raised young I'm guessing the pair who seem to have claimed the ledge must be the more dominant, but colder pair haha

Ello everyone.. Just need some advice to encourage 2 Pairs of fancy pigeons to roost inside their loft instead of their aviary? I'm trying to whistle train & settle 4 birds over a year old (not ideal I know)... They only got delivered late last week and seem to be quite content, But whenever I Check them, their sittin on a small ledge which is the highest point in the aviary.. I didn't intend this small ledge to be used like this at all, I would much prefer them to go inside sometimes.. Im afraid that they will get ill if they don't get out of the elements atleast for some time in the day.. The entrance to their loft is small, will only allow to birds to enter or exit at a time.. They don't seem the brightest buttons in the box and Im hoping they just haven't explored inside yet.. Is it just a waiting game? Any advice on settling older birds without wing soaking etc, would also be appreciated (I know this subject probably been covered 100 times, sorry) Thanks in advance

Looks like im going to be unable to get off work today.. hope you all have a great weekend at blackpool

Are you saying if you do your 2 1/2 your pigeons dont go missing?

Theres a website where you can put your removal job up and different van men bid on it and you can choose who you prefer..might be worth a go?: http://www.anyvan.com/

We got a little dusting of snow today.. quite overcast

I know its ridiculous.. they must laugh at us on the continent

Thanks for the replies

Thanks for the correction haha... anyone got any theories as to why?

Just watched an old article on bbc news about an area in north east england their calling the bermuda triangle of pigeon racing.. Be interesting to hear from anybody up that way to see if things have improved? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-19374950

Which staple maintenance pigeon food is the best value for money?

Whenever there is money to be made, always attracts dodgy characters.. Its a shame, atleast they got collared

Ill be interested to see the results..

Aldi have horse meat burgers aswell.. but i prefer my lidl pony

Some of them are very smart looking

For the members above the border this probably isnt nothing too surprising, But there is supposed to be widespread snow across the country on friday.. Not sure how heavy though

I hope he does good, I like to see all the home nations do well.. he can only work with the players he's got though

Apperently it hit a crane.. bad pics on the news

Ye.. they always seem to be referred to and an older strain Just reading an articles about john logan: http://www.pigeonnetwork.com/articles/loc_four_master_pigeoners_2.html Sounds like an interesting man

Does anybody fly logans? They look like handsome birds on some advertisements.. are they any good?

That sounds pretty conclusive