Roland

Yep, don't use them!

Exactly :-/ are you female / Straight ;D

Yes at least one other sections were won by birds of frank. Also know of two very well named flyers who never give him credit when their birds shine and excel... And sell their ld strain off as if they were doing the damage. Often posted that some unscrupalous 'Names' get shot of their 'Rubbish' to the 'Fancy' knowing full well that these birds have failed miserablely. You do really have to know and trust the seller. And what's more - I believe - have good repore with the seller and like each other. JMO

Then there is them 'Ba###ds ones that nip in and take all you Email addies. Float upon high and send viruses non - stop to the all. I once had irate addies asking not to keep sending messages as they were full of viruses. I never had my P.c. on. Not connected, or plugged in etc. That took a hell of a time to sort. the 'Good Guys' first of had to find the 'Satalite' being used, etc. let alone kep up to date with all the new ones it was sending out. Not a happy chappie was I. Couldn't even send and applige...

Like I say, 'They never forget... just like the new system etc. ...

Sorry NORMANTON!

This actually happened, Mormanton being the appropiate meeting place... Later the person who's loft it dropped in, - He couldn't stopping spouting how he had helped a bird to win big time - spouted a bit too much. THERE WAS AND INQUIRY and the bird disqualied.

Avati too is great... used both the Avasti, and the AVG. Found them both better that the 'Names' ... but after the last slip up... I was persuaded to use 'BullGuard'. Competatively priced so what the heck I splashed out £25. Pleased too so far.

When youngsters range, 60 - 80 mile radious is nowt I wager. Most tend to go and see the sea, no yoke that. Once mine have finished rangings that's it, I let the roof hop, and pick out all day till hearts content. This short flapping with necks arced and soaring about keeps them in fine fettle. Then about 10 days to a week before their first race. 20 to 30 miles, three different directions. Then a trip to the coast - 70 miles - for the kids day out on the Wed / Thursday and ready for the fist race, Any lost and reported are given a second chance...

S is a - I am led to believe - private rings purchased from RPRA, and mainly by thoses that tend to sell a lot of birds

click on the private Member underneath and send Taylor;s loft an email.

Well, if the first 20 were before mine... and like most others, I wouldn't bother to stay, let alone bother to have them read.

Sorry, I meant I don't agree. If any one thinks for a moment that a pigeon ever forget's where it was born, or it's not their first loft, then think again! They never forget, and the longer held prisoner the harder to settle or break. And also remember the quicker out and settled the better, and more likely to race AFTER THEY have accepted their new loft. Even these know that they are where they were born! They have to accept, and like and become contented.

Agree 100%... or straight away(if they haven't seen outside their previous loft, and are pecking). Open door with a light bit of seed and grit down. Soon be walking in and out. Quickly learn to shoot back into the loft. This is the best way of giving them confindence. ALL pigeons, young or old quickly break when they have freedom, coupled with a safty net. Remember they have a built in sense of home, and know that they aren't there. So you have to make them happy. Why many young birds don't fly well to the new loft first season. Second season, after a nest etc. they accept the new loft. Sure some will go off from the top.... but then we all lose some that way most years. All that means is that they aren't happy with the system, your management etc. So what, most will, and that is the first basis needed, birds to adopt and like YOUR way. Good luck.

Carefull... next he'll want you numbers... and phones too lol ;D

Seem Frank Bristow may well win the Cup.

No of a well known flyer ... most of you know of him too... who pays nigh everything to get a few to race against him (including training I am led to believe) ... they do send of course, But are using the club as training only, and sending their main hopes to the same race point via another club they set up. Sure his 20 first places looks good... but is fooling no one. Yes I suppose he thought he was clever and 'Jack the Lad' too. Makes the reason why the rest form another club and let them get on with it! Sure they pays their dues etc. and are entitled, and good luck to them. Just like others are entitled to form a new club. Personally I don't mind mob flyers... especially as it means cheaper racing for me.

Maybe... or year so after with your strain ... Franks birds may also have topped two other sections I see... One definately, the other had his birds. And allowing for his position, well had to be a great result as he has top flyers both sides that are better placed Wind / Location wise. So again, well done Frank, a true gentleman, a very good and knowledgeable flyer.

Good to se Frank Bristow having a good one from Lerwick. It is obviously a god bird, from a great flyer. I know he is only topping the 'Provisional' results as such at the moment, but here's hoping, for it couldn't be happening to a nicer gentleman. Well done Frank. P.s. I also see his birds are topping another section.

Good to se Frank Bristow having a good one from Lerwick. It is obviously a god bird, from a great flyer. I

Same here... I know how he did it... His club members would keep asking me etc. and I'd say'Improbable' result. Yjey changed his rubbers twice and he clocked in with the old rubbers of course.

Nah... off his own lol ;D

No prob... normal, just waiting for the first chucks. They know where they are and the love of flying is pasted a bit. Just need a few chucks near the first race.

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