Darnaway

Merry Xmas to one and all. May you have all the success you have dreamed of in the coming season. darnaway

Does anyone know how people who keep other types of birds( canaries/budgies etc) manage to get them transported. Mmmmm I think i might have to go into the local bookstore to see if they have a magazine called Fur & Feather. If i find a way can I claim copyright with a donation going to the web page? Andy

I,ll second that( in fact if you want to lose the wife or Hubby then you know who to call) Darnaway

Thanks for your comments Wiley. The Doncaster Fancier who sold me the bird has made several calls to his local depot and each time if he is lucky enough to get through they ask for all the details and advise him that they will call him back, just as well he is not holding his breath as he would be dead and buried by now. I even took the liberty of sending a complaint via their web site Guess what ? Yes you,re got it no reply despite the E.mail being sent at 1000hrs today. Its a pity that we could not set up something between ourselves or even encourage other couriers to get involved with transporting our birds. You know the old saying people don,t try when there is no competition

Rose as of 1815hrs on Friday Evening I have not seen a Feather from the Pigeon. As Glaswegians say what a " pure quality Service"

Dear All, My Intention of posting my note on Amtrak was not to upset fellow Fanciers but merely to highlight a Company the charges us Premium Dollar for a Service which obviously does not always meet acceptable standards. In my opinion there is a perception that the birds are no more than little brown parcels and may I say that even despite @ least 5 phone calls to their Customer care Team!!!!! They still have not had the decency to even give me a call to let me know of any progress or the lack of it. I have contacted a Newspaper and an article will be published on Saturday. The aim of this is to demonstrate that Pigeon Fanciers do care about the well being of our birds and to give Amtrak a wake up call. Nb The Bird that is posted missing could fetch anywhere in the Region of £500 to £1300 as was the case at a recent clearance sale where birds of the same strain & quality were purchased. I appreciate Amtrak currently have the Monopoly of transporting our birds but does that mean that we dare not complain if things go wrong. Andy

A tale of woe at this festive time regarding Amtrak. My name is Andy Graham and i fly in the Glasgow FED. I Managed to purchase a pigeon from a Fancier in Doncaster and he duly sent the bird via Amtrak on Tuesday 12th December 2006 with the view that it would arrive in Glasgow sometime during Wednesday 13th December 2006. At 1700hrs on the Wednesday i contacted the Glasgow depot onlt to be told that it would not be delivered as they thought it was still at the Hub (in Warrington). I was assured that although they were not sure of its location they would Water and Feed it. Wednesday morning i contacted there Hq and left a message with their Customer Care answering machine. I Received a reply from their Pigeon Helpline to advise me that they were trying to locate the bird. Thursday 15th December 2006 Pigeon still missing(so much for the care of livestock) I am in the process of trying to get the Daily Record to do an article on this. My Message to Amtrak is" Ba Humbug" as they remind me of old Ebenezer Scrouge who takes your money but doesn,t give you much back in return. Andy

I have purchased several kits of £99 for six fron louella and must admit that I have had a few that have won from 60 mile to 400 miles. (especially the buschaerts) Andy

could we not arrange a one loft race for this strain and we could trap them by the open door( no expensive traps needed) Nb Any volunteers to check its Droppings?

This strain is only good for one day a Year racing Nb The Red nosed one is easy to see in poor light

My name is Andy Graham & i fly in Partnership with my Brother as the Graham Brothers. We have been the most consistent Old Bird Flyers in the Glasgow Fed for the past 3 years and we are starting to look : the Nationals. I would be happy to test your birds and please be assured if they are in my loft they would be tested and I would give you comprehensive but honest feedback on the birds. I have purchased what I believe to be quality Stock birds in the close Season so it would be interesting to see how your birds would compare given the same loft routines. Drop me a note if you wish to include me in your test. Yours in sport Andy

where abouts is your loft located? Loft Location plays a part to some degree in the sprint races but as the distance increases you should be able to hold your own @ club level. I would look to join a club that is well organised and with a healthy sized membership. Regards Andy

Lokking for an 8 hole petron supertrap with built in box must be in good condition

Dear all as a regular viewer of this site it would be nice to know who this article is aimed at. No doubt some people know but I would assume the vast majority of us are in the dark?

Stuart, Can you advise if you would be able to obtain a Petron supertrap(8 Hole) I,ve just purchased a Petron Loft and the Supertrtap is gubbed. If you are able to get hold of one could you advise of condition & Price. Thanks Andy Glasgow

When I purchased these birds from Tom Blair he advised me that they were Van Loons and as such you will need to excuse my lack of knowledge of other strains. You can either verify via Tom Blair.( hE WILL REMEMBER ME AS i USED TO TURN UP AT HIS HOUSE TO PICK UP THE LATEBREDS WITH MY GREEN PARAMEDIC CLOTHES ON) TOM LAW WHO SELLS FEEDING @ LARBERT COULD ALSO VERIFY THAT I PURCHASED THE BIRDS FROM MR BLAIR REGARDS ANDY

Please check the results via chryston flying club & Glasgow Federation under the Name of Graham Brothers for this years performances

MY LOFT IS IN GLASGOW ANDTHREE SETS OF THE BOXES ARE 26 INCHES WIDE 20.5 DEEP AND APPROX 14 INCHES HIGH THE OTHER IS 24 INCH WIDE. THEY ARE JOINER BUILT AND CAN BE ALTERED TO MEET THE SIZE OF THE SECTION THEY ARE PUT IN ANDY NB THE PIPO BOXES ARE YOUR STANDARD SIZE AND ARE LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND COST £120 NEW GIVE ME A CALL ON 07775954132 IF INTERESTED

He is the sire of 1st club Arniston(40miles/ 5th club Doncaster/1st club Maidstone(2nd Fed) and he is the Grandsire of the youngster that scored 31st open in the 2006 RPRA 1 :loft Race under the name of Chrystan Lad

4 SETS OF 4 UP AND OVER NESTBOXES IN GOOD CONDITION 4 SETES OF 4 PIPO BOXES LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD £100 FOR THE LOT

I HAVE 3 BIRDS FOR SALE PURCHASED FROM TOM BLAIR OF STIRLING. BETWEEN THEM THEY HAVE BRED 1ST FED WINNER 120 MILES/2ND FED 60MILES/4TH FED 370MILES/ 2ND FED 90MILES/ 3RD FED 160 MILES AND 2ND FED 370 MILES PLUS NUMEROUS CLUB POSITIONS. A YOUNGSTER BRED FROM THEM WAS ENTERED INTO THE RPRA 1 LOFT RACE AND ACHIEVED 31ST OPEN. I HAVE NUMEROUS SONS AND DAGHTERS HENCE THE REASON THEY ARE FOR SALE 02 MEALY PIED COCK £50 02 BLUE WHITE FLIGHT HEN £50 01 BLUE WHITE FLIGHT HEN £50 ALL PLUS CARRIAGE i WILL TRY AND GET PICS ONTO THIS SITE

HOW ABOUT 44?

LOFT NOW SOLD

can you advise if you are likely to have any further Latebreds for sale? Regards Andy

John, The Loft Exterior is sectional and the sections can be removed. I would send a photo if i knew how to, i will speak to the goodlady to see if she can do this as she is pretty smart with the old computer. If you want to give me a bell on 0141 779 3932 feel free. Andy