Wiley

must be paired then sue let them get on with it

nah mate they do well in any distance all round pigeons

dont think there paired then sue, i had a 5 month old cock doing the same,some pigeons just take a dislike to some hens.Have you seen him tread her ect? If not id change the hen?

well he can now i put the name up cant he

just saying what the say on System X by spencer and nicholls, and i know when i used to pair on feb 14 and not on darkness they used to chuck out the wing and the body and were no good to race complete season

if you breed in february yes you can put them on the darkness for alot of years i paired up on feb 14 and was on darkness.Sammy the natural darkness only applies for birds thats parents where paired up on december the 10th or before

i think the unsung heroes have to be those members that send week in week out and for a number of years without winning a card race or anything,as without these memeber there couldnt be a club

yes ray its nt to late wish you said it an hour ago though lol just recently sent of a new list to mick yours will be joining! O right arch lol i couldnt make tail nor feather of what he wrote lol

lol my mum says the beauty spots lol

isit possible to make covers for these windows to darken the loft of.As darkness is a must. Preferably split sections cocks and hens you will notice the fly around the house better, and also add motivation.But on the combine race id have them together and prefereably sitting eggs or a small youngster!Next time you ring me ben we'll talk more about it if you like

i feed pigeons 3 times a day, 3 different breeding mixes, they may get an ounce or even more each feed, depends.

i do some good spotting to bring top quality memebers to the site

yes street pigeons shouldnt mingle with racers at all costs! I dont even like them in my garden

well ben all depends upon ur set up time you have and stuff give us some details and we'll give the tips

but depends on the owners i think, a mate of mine took one in about a year ago from a friend of his and that has attacked him numerous times just recently had it put down

come again??

ill be there!

theres a couple in east london if thats easier

isit an actual stand we have richard?

They were used for poaching rabbits, hares and other small creatures. The name Lurcher is a derived name from the Romani language word lur, which means thief. The gypsies considered the short-haired Lurcher the most prized. The Lurcher is rarely seen outside of Ireland or Great Britain, and is still common in its native land. The Collie crosses were often not large enough to do the work the Lurcher was intended for. Gypsies traditionally sneered at any Lurcher that was not predominantly Greyhound, since these "lesser" Lurchers were not as good at hunting and could not stand a full day's work of the hunt. The stringent training methods of the Gypsies are looked down upon in some Lurcher circles, since the pups began working at six months old. Only the top-producing pups were kept; the rest were sold at traditional bargain rates. Today some breeding is carried out in a more systematic manner, with Lurchers bred to Lurchers to perpetuate the "breed's" prowess at rabbit and hare coursing. Generally, the aim of the cross is to produce a sighthound with more intelligence, a canny animal suitable for the original purpose of the lurcher, poaching. Developed in the Middle Ages in Great Britain and Ireland, the lurcher was created because only nobility were allowed to have purebred sighthounds like Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhounds, Greyhounds, and Whippets, whereas crosses, or curs, had no such perceived value. Similarly, nobility owned most land and commoners were not allowed to hunt game on crown land or other noble estates. It was important that the lurcher did not resemble too closely a sighthound, as the penalties for owning a sighthound were high, particularly given that if you owned one then by default you were considered a poacher. The original lurchers therefore were generally heavier-coated dogs who could herd sheep as well as bring home a rabbit or hare for the pot. Roma, more commonly known as Romany Gypsies, were instrumental in developing the lurcher type, and the word 'lurcher' is believed to derive from a Romani word 'lur' meaning thief. The lurcher has as many varied uses as types can be crossbred, but generally they are used as hunting dogs that can chase and kill their prey. Most lurchers today are used for general pest control, typically rabbits, hares, and foxes. They have also been successfully used on deer. The only truly sporting use of the lurcher is in hare coursing, although most hare coursing dogs are Greyhounds. Lurchers move most effectively over open ground, although different crosses suit different terrains. Lure coursing and dog racing are also popular in areas with little available hunting, or for people who dislike hunting. The modern Lurcher is growing from its old image of disrepute to heights of popularity as an exceptional family dog, and many groups have been founded to rehome lurchers as family pets.

welcome mate

pigeons should produce there own oil if fit and healthy most grains these days contain a small amount of lineseed and safflower that will aid the oil process i wouldnt worry about it if anything ifd you wanted to do what i do i just use lineseed as a trapping feed,i get my birds in with lineseed!

congratulations

nah mikc that slipped thru the loop whole

his fine now mate just waiting for his hen to lay, lol but if your offering the youngsters his pumping lol ill gladly take them of your hands