Hi Chris, I would advise you to keep in touch with Ally. He has experience of flying your route and can give you first hand advice on training etc. He hasn't had an easy time, predators in your area are many and of diverse types compared to most faced by others, so listen to his advice on loft design. You have had some really good offers of pigeons. The guys from the north fly longer distances than most, so their pigeons may work for you. Ally has pigeons that have flown his route, so if you are able to get some from him, take them. The ones he has offered you already will give you some experience and may become good feeders for you.