WulDon

another great result

well done Danny

Are there any fanciers from the Dundee/Angus area attending the SNFC latebred sale I have a pigeon for there sale, but cannot make it through and had hoped someone can take it through

that's some flying... well done the Ogilvie's, top drawer

Awesome flying...

Well done S&J... your Dad will be smiling

Sure was...

yet another great result, well done Dave

12 drop together... 15 last week, incredible flying by Dave and the Frans Zwols... 12 drop together... 15 last week, incredible flying by Dave and the Frans Zwols...

clean sweep for the Frans Zwols... well done Dave keep up the good work!

another great result today...

nope... 1221.60 beats 1221.11

very close

well done Davie, looking like fed topper for the zwols

can anyone explain why there has been no report in the BHW for the SNFC Ypres race? the race was flown 4 weeks ago now, and I can see the SNFC Ancenis report in BHW today which was flown the following week???

agree exceptional pigeons will race in any form of transport and combat most conditions encountered enroute etc. but when u consider the percentage of exceptional pigeons in any convoy could be less than 5%, we have to move forward with the times and give young stock the chance to be part of the elite for the future of national racing... because as it stands another 2 or 3 seasons like this year will end national racing, fact!!

Why the biggest national pigeon organisation in Scotland (SNFC) isn't using Geraldy or very similar transporters is beyond me... they have been using them successfully on the continent for decades! Most pigeons don't see past the three year stage now anyway due to very poor racing into Scotland, so young birds brought up with Geraldy's will know no difference when it comes to shavings or not, and as there years progress as old birds... shavings used in such a close proximity like a wicker basket with 'X' number of pigeons in them is only going to cause dust inhalation and this will effect the pigeons upper respiratory system... and when in the basket for 3 days plus and we must take into account the number of holdovers in recent years, in my opinion is going to have catastrophic consequences, not to mention drinkers being contaminated with soiled shavings... So Geraldy transportation or similar is the only way forward to enhance the pigeons welfare whilst on long journey's to the racepoints... But on the other hand we must not get to carried away by jumping too far up the wrong tree, Geraldy or similar transporters will not stop the raptor problem, clashing or miscalculated controlling... these are issues the committee must be looking into and addressing before next season regardless of what style of transporter is chosen... A big problem that requires much research and not sorted at a quick meeting or AGM based on proposals from Fed's or fanciers who are only thinking about improving the chances of there area doing better at national racing, I personally couldn't care where we race from as long as it was an improvement, because this years racing has been shocking with most lofts wiped out, clearly evident when the SNFC can only scrape together 802 entries for its final event!

Another top drawer pigeon rises to the top in the elite of Scottish pigeon racing with the SCOTTISH NATIONAL FLYING CLUB.... "ROSE" a 2yo Frans Zwols hen raced by Dave Baldie, St.Andrews, fulfilled Dave's pigeon dream by winning 1st Section, 1st Open SNFC Ypres this year, flying from 445 miles and 2320 entries. Earlier in the season this remarkable pigeon won 1st Section, 11th Open SNFC Buckingham, 308 miles and 4169 entries. As a yearling she was also clocked on the winning day from SNFC Ypres and won 172nd Open from 2324 entries. A true Champion...

lets hope so Brian, everything crossed at the minute...

another dream season for Dave

outstanding pigeon! it sure was Stuart, fingers crossed for a double section win...

and 56 entries to Troye, JOKE!! keep shooting them down, they b@stards would have fooked up the sport in Scotland if they got away with it... okay we had a bad race, get over it buddy... no complaints here 50% returns and heavily pooled!!! :emoticon-0140-rofl: one swallow doesn't make a summer! send with the SNRPC... never!!! yes we were at the real GOLD CUP race!!

first time for everything... we had a bad race, get over it!

285 entries for there Gold Medal race aint exactly BIG!!

let down badly this year also by High Flyers with my team of young birds destined for Derby Arona OLR in Tenerife, which had a deadline date to be with the UK shipper, they said because they didn't have enough pick ups or deliveries in the North of Scotland it would be another week... or I can drive to Glasgow and meet there driver. very lucky I had pigeons being delivered by Walkers the following day, they collected the young birds and had them with the shipper in plenty time. need less to say I wont be using High Flyers again, after many years of loyal business and sending hundred's of pigeons with them. Walkers for me from now on, besides there online booking is perfect...