Just seen FB video of the Falcon attacks in slow motion from a race, un sure on the ins or out of this race but are they took to sea and libbed from there?
I had wee 10 page books designed for children based on pigeon racing... Was just simple basic ways how to get birds/loft and the idea behind racing with the rubber ring and clock Got Jennifer to take into Craig's School along with his blackpool trophies and rossettes to have a wee talk in his class. Heard it went down well but I still feel its hard to get new blood from outside unless there is a family member of the children involved in pigeons at present time. I must admit it would have been highly unlikely I'd have ever thought about pigeons if not for my father having them in Garden Someone mentioned about the retired people out there looking for hobbies. Its getting the them and the children that we lack and surely we small measures (Like giving school talks) that could help. I remember going into school with pigeons when 9 years old and whole school took interest in them, We then let them go in school yard for all to see them let out and fly home Never hear of that now!! and if it still goes on then needs promoted better
Also agreed here... Do we ALL do enough? I am guilty myself when not in best mood (Bad race) of not letting the young neighbours up on fence looking at birds! I should be encouraging them but I cant be alone on that
Yes Agreed with that Martin, Midlothian joined up with almond Valley this year but I think even more need to look at joining up after 200miles Even a small combine type racing to for added interest
Well done Andrew 500 mile class is a dream that am no where near, 400 mile is my next target and you'd think the way they bang in here from Ypres it would be easier but am not having much joy! To manage to get 2 cocks and 2 hens to 500+ miles that also seem to all handle well is a credit to owners!
RPRA have issued on the Website there are a lot of rumours ( I know this is hard facts about heating) But said there 100% there 2016 and dates are booked 15/16/17th
Thanks guys Craig is the 7 year old son of my girlfriend who took keen interest in the pigeons, so his second ever show and took 3 firsts and 6 tickets from 8 entries, obv I look after birds but delighted to be giving him a few rosettes and trophies