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Reading quite a lot of posts about birds being confined to the lofts over the winter because of the threat of BOP attacks. Taking into consideration the moult, and in my opinion, the importance if plenty of baths during this time. How do you go about giving your birds a bath when confined to the lofts? I am fortunate, I have an aviary, that I put a bath in, but have 1 section for the widowhood cocks that do not have access to the aviary (unless I physically handle them and put them into it) I do not like putting a bath into the loft and getting the floor soakedhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif Thank Youhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

As stated in a previous thread, I was letting my race cocks out every weekend for a fly and a bath, utill BOP decided to take one, so all are locked up for the winterhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

Very nice Tommyhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

GOOD MORNING ALLhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

Each year at Blackpool I believe Ven Lofts have themhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

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what do you mean when you say "dipped" m8?http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif

Remove all the older cocks, and shut their boxes off, only leaving spare boxes open, then let your youngsters into the section, eventually they will dominate a box.http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

Aye I am herehttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gifhttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/master_me16/hangman0001.jpg

AYE; http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

hey, this is not a dating forumhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/blink.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif

The thing is Davy, I give out plenty, so have to be willing to take some backhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif

I,m still herehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45792000/jpg/_45792904_celtic_fan_sad_766_05_getty.jpg

FINAL SCORE; CELTIC 1 RANGERS 3 http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif I have no problem with the outcome of this game, and do not doubt the better team on the day won, Celtic did not leave the dressing room for the second half. Rangers looked a threat every time they were on the attack. all I would add, is that I believe Broadfoot took a dive for the penalty, but saying that, it would have made no difference to the outcome. Well done Rangershttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif I have enjoyed the build up banterhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

type COURIERS in the search box at the top right of the screen, and search, you will get all the last posts related to couriers m8http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

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GOAL GOAL GOAL HOOPER HALF TIME SCORE HOOPS 1 BLUENOSES Ohttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif

HERE WE GO! HERE WE GO! HERE WE GO!

12.45 sky 4http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

NOT LONG TO GO! have we all got our beers in the fridge?http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif http://media.bigoo.ws/content/image/funny/funny_552.jpg

Here is how one judge does ithttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif First step is to get a first impression of each bird without handling it, bearing in mind that this is a beauty contest. A good first impression would be: a neat clean appearanceeach part of the bird blending smoothly into the overall profileclean neat plumageclean feet and beakan intelligent looking headand obvious good health.Now comes the handling part and here again there is a first impression as you take the bird into your hands. For novice fanciers I must explain that you must learn this process by experience. I'll try to describe what I look for, but it cannot take the place of actually handling good birds. After just about talking myself out of doing it, here goes. The bird should handle as a complete unit and appear well balanced. Some describe it as 'apple bodied.' I think it is better described as pear-shaped, the large end of the pear towards the front of the bird, of course. The tail should extend straight out from the body and not pop up or go down. I prefer a one-feather-width tail. The keel should appear strong and straight and not too deep. The vent bones should also appear strong and close together but this will depend on the sex of the bird -- hens being allowed more leeway. The whole bone structure should appear strong and unyielding. Strong does not necessarily mean large. Next I will check the wings and prefer all flights to be grown, but this will depend on the time of year. The wing butt should be thick and well feathered. The last three flights I prefer to be about the same length with a gap between each. The Belgians say you should be able to throw a pea through the gap. Many prefer that there is a step up from the secondaries to the primaries, the theory is that it is aerodynamically better. If you look at the extended wing from the front, I like the flights to be curved slightly down. The theory here being that the flights would retain their shape better on prolonged flights. All the time I am handling the bird I will be checking for feather defects and feather quality. Defects are such things as twisted feathers, missing and broken feathers, fret marks (some consideration given here in flown classes), pin holes and dirt on the feathers. Feather quality is best described as sleek and silky. Checking for general health is also an on-going process during handling. External parasites on the feathers will downgrade the bird as will caked droppings around the vent and dirt around the beak. The wattles must be healthy looking and the inside of the mouth free from any signs of disease. The eye should appear bright and healthy looking. I don't subscribe to eyesign so I never consider it. What I cannot see, I cannot judge, such as general intelligence, homing instinct and the courage to home under hazardous conditions. These are judged by performance in the races.

How many PB members have been judges at racing pigeon shows? If you have, What do you look for, when judging through the wire classes? What do you look for when judging a handling class? Do you have a specific routine you follow when judging. ie, wing first, then head ect? Thank Youhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

Top racing Colin m8http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif I think some Feds take into account SNFC results, whether this is right or wrong I don,t know, but I personally feel a Federation Fancier of the year should rely on Federation resultshttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif JMO would be interested to see the results of the winning fancierhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif

For God sake Gareth are you still drunk?http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif

Very nice pictureshttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif A WARM WELCOME TO THE SITEhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif