Kyleakin Lofts

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Forth & Clyde - T Henderson - 01786 450757

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Well done all.

This would certainly be a factor Ricky, but the allegation of cruelty is down to human interference with natural practices where the "people of the land" controlled vermin unencumbered. Nowadays, the human meddling is supporting "top of the tree" predators in an artificial manner, encouraging them into areas that are alien to their natural habitat and this artificial support prevents the "people of the land" from carrying on their traditions.

That was after W Davidson from Kilwinning was sending his. He was a member of Ardeer Club.

Larkhall - J Finnan - 01698 887043

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Well done all.

Well done all.

Rosewell - W Tytler - 0131 440 2587

Crossgates - K Cochrane - 01383 512004

There was a period in the late 60's, early 70's when a few Scots enthusiasts sent to Barcelona or Palamos. It did take weeks to get them back, but these fanciers were pushing the boundaries and testing out their stock. I know it was done a lot quicker after that, but the point is, there will always be pioneers attempting different feats. As to cruelty, these fanciers prepared their pigeons for these feats. The pigeons knew how to survive off the fields and streets, open hole being the watchword at the time. Wild birds migrate 1000's of miles and this is not perceived as cruelty. Given that racing pigeons are not wild birds and do not have the choice whether to race or not, they do however have the choice whether to return or not. Man has always used their "superiority" to test and circumvent nature, not only with animal husbandry, but also with science including medicine, etc. "Progress" has not always been successful and some interferences have been disastrous, but man has done this since time immemorial and I am sure will continue so to do.

Seen this reported on lost@foundsu on FB. Cuthbert and Cree, Ayr. Chris will almost certainly contact them.

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Well done.

Hawick - S Pretswell - 07989 365255

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Well done to all who timed. Sending is a dream for me just now, but timing would be cloud 9.

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Ayrshire North Road Federation Late-bred Auction Part 1 Ayrshire North Road Federation are running an auction of 2016 late bred young birds to help raise funds towards our Transport Fund. We would like to thank all the fanciers who have donated a pigeon to our sale. The sale will start on 26th June 2016 and will end on 6th July 2016 at 21.00. Bids on lots 1 – 6 start at £30 per pigeon and increase by £5 increments. Bids on lots 7 – 12 start at £40 per pigeon and increase by £5 increments. Bids on lots 13 – 18 start at £50 per pigeon and increase by £5 increments. Bids on lots 19 & 20 start at £20 per pigeon and increase by £5 increments. The auction will be held on http://forum.pigeonbasics.com/ and only bids received to this site will be accepted. No bids by PM. The board clock will be used and will be final, so don't wait till the last second. Salesman's decision is final. No five-minute rule. Buyer to arrange for collection at their cost. Payment rules will be posted at end of sale. Lot 1 Derek McCullen, Valley North Club, Ayrshire North Road Federation Hardy Kruger from Premier Stud and Les Green stock. Letitia, Bacardi and Black Power lines. 1 YB andy Burgess £30 Lot 2 Derek McCullen, Hardy Kruger from Premier Stud and Les Green stock. Letitia, Bacardi and Black Power lines. 1 YB Kyleakin Lofts £30 Lot 3 Derek McCullen, Hardy Kruger from Premier Stud and Les Green stock. Letitia, Bacardi and Black Power lines. 1 YB Kyleakin Lofts £30 Lot 4 Derek McCullen, Hardy Kruger from Premier Stud and Les Green stock. Letitia, Bacardi and Black Power lines. 1 YB SparKeeper £30 Lot 5 Derek McCullen, Hardy Kruger from Premier Stud and Les Green stock. Letitia, Bacardi and Black Power lines. 1 YB Lot 6 Derek McCullen, Hardy Kruger from Premier Stud and Les Green stock. Letitia, Bacardi and Black Power lines. 1 YB Lot 7 Derek McCullen, Brian Denney direct stock. Charm, Dancer and Tuff Nut lines. 1 YB Kyleakin Lofts £40 Lot 8 Derek McCullen, Brian Denney direct stock. Charm, Dancer and Tuff Nut lines. 1 YB Kyleakin Lofts £40 Lot 9 Derek McCullen, Brian Denney direct stock. Charm, Dancer and Tuff Nut lines. 1 YB Lot 10 Derek McCullen, Brian Denney direct stock. Charm, Dancer and Tuff Nut lines. 1 YB Lot 11 Derek McCullen, Brian Denney direct stock. Charm, Dancer and Tuff Nut lines. 1 YB Lot 12 Derek McCullen, Brian Denney direct stock. Charm, Dancer and Tuff Nut lines. 1 YB Lot 13 Derek McCullen, Double MNFC winning lines from 2 direct sons & a daughter of Max. 1 YB Lot 14 Derek McCullen, Double MNFC winning lines from 2 direct sons & a daughter of Max. 1 YB Lot 15 Derek McCullen, Double MNFC winning lines from 2 direct sons & a daughter of Max. 1 YB bigda £50 Lot 16 Derek McCullen, Double MNFC winning lines from 2 direct sons & a daughter of Max. 1 YB bigda £50 Lot 17 Derek McCullen, Double MNFC winning lines from 2 direct sons & a daughter of Max. 1 YB Lot 18 Derek McCullen, Double MNFC winning lines from 2 direct sons & a daughter of Max. 1 YB Lot 19 R Dignam, Valley North Club, Ayrshire North Road Federation, winner of YB Averages 2015 1 YB same way bred as 2 x 1st Valley North, 1 x 1st Ayrshire North Road Federation. Sire: G / Son of James Bond Vandenebeele lines Dam: G / Daughter of Golden Balls Gaveart lines. tommy bhoys £25 Lot 20 R Dignam, Valley North Club, Ayrshire North Road Federation, winner of YB Averages 2015 1 YB same way bred as 2 x 1st Valley North, 1 x 1st Ayrshire North Road Federation. Sire: G / Son of James Bond Vandenebeele lines Dam: G / Daughter of Golden Balls Gaveart lines. stiggy £30

Best of luck all.