mcliff3

As I continue to explore the world of pigeon keeping/racing, I was wondering if lofts should be contstructed to isolate males from females, so that you can be sure which pigeons are breeding with which (a seperate breeding area)????

Thanks Don. I went to the AU site earlier and filled out the Find A Club section. I know there are two listed in a nearby town.

I was interested in the thought of racing them.

Another Newbie Question from the Newbie! In looking at the different breeds available, should you concentrate on one breed when buying pigeons so that breeding will maintain the strain of that breed? Do most owners keep different breeds in different lofts? As mentioned, complete newbie question! Thanks!

Thanks for the response!

Hi there! I recenly started doing some research into the world of pigeon racing after seeing racing breeds for sale in a game bird catalog. As I do my homework (the thought of the pigeon racing seems adicting for some reason!) I was wondering how old a purchased pigeon can be - and still be safe to let if fly from your loft? The pigeons in the catalog are 5 weeks old. If purchased, would they have to be kept confined to the loft, or is that still young enough that they would adapt to their new loft as "HOME" and it would be safe to let them fly? As I said, complete newbie question, and since the books I ordered haven't arrived yet, thought I might continue my research! Thanks! Mike