Im 25 and im only just starting out in the sport, Ive been really lucky that i have a good mate that has the same views as yourselves on the young taking interest!!!!
Ive kept pigeons(rollers,fantail,american show racers,etc) for awhile now and he asked me to have ago if he bred me some young birds(which i have over 20 at mo with more on way!!!!) now im hooked!!! I have fallen in love with every aspect of the sport now and i plan on hopefully doing big things!!! and being a fancier for many years to come!!!
I felt like replying as i have read the comments above and them all being good the one that got me was that of Owen's. Hes 72 and im 25 nearly 50 years difference(sorry to state that) but my point is that we all blame the RPRA and the older fanciers, well i believe we are rite to but there are some that will help anyone out, anyway they can!!! Ive had my mate in his 50s give me over 20 ybs, ive got 4 other lads young and old willing to give my some of thiers!!!!
But i ask myself why do the certain "OLDER FANCIERS'' that say they love the sport and dont want it to die out not do the same for other young starters that these lads have done for me?????? I think we all know the answer to it MONEY!!! they wouldnt make money from giving the birds to someone that wants to start but cant afford to spend lots of cash!!! but if there were more fanciers the prizes in the races would be better and make the clubs that are struggling wouldnt be!!!!! am i the only person that sees this or not?
Excellent letter Katie and all the best to everyone
wayne