tommy bhoys Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 ive been getting a visit from a peregrine or two over the last 9days my birds are diving into the trees and under the lofts to get away ive not lost any to date but have five injured hens which i guess is down tae hitting branches on the trees you wonder what happens on way home from race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Davie Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Yeah it's been at me 3 times that I've seen in the last 2 weeks, had I right go but unsure if it got any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted May 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Yeah it's been at me 3 times that I've seen in the last 2 weeks, had I right go but unsure if it got anyive tried changing my times when i loft fly my birds but the cant still at them so must be close by will need the ninja out shortly if it continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoaster Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Got hit today birds dived from some height some into trees some behind wheely bins 1 missing 2 bleeding , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe tyre Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Perigan came through a gap in the houses yesterday on top of my lofts first time I've had this in 3 years usually sparrow hawk but luckily never got one must be Hungry wen there coming through buildings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 It took 1 of our ybs right above the loft on Saturday morning we have lost 4 ybs in the last couple of weeks and lost an old cock tooNow we know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank-123 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Must be getting desperate as the youngsters are getting more demanding. This picture was in the nest in Sheffield couple of weeks back the pigeon looks alive to me. The smart *expletive removed* guy on Twitter said they were saving dinner for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Must be getting desperate as the youngsters are getting more demanding. This picture was in the nest in Sheffield couple of weeks back the pigeon looks alive to me. The smart *expletive removed* guy on Twitter said they were saving dinner for later. I was hit a 4pm Sunday didn't think it got any young birds ,but had a few goes then headed to newmains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 It took 1 of our ybs right above the loft on Saturday morning we have lost 4 ybs in the last couple of weeks and lost an old cock tooNow we know why.well it knows where tae get dinner noo alf touch wood its not had a kill at mines yet those hamilton birds taste better it will be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easygaun Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 ive been getting a visit from a peregrine or two over the last 9days my birds are diving into the trees and under the lofts to get away ive not lost any to date but have five injured hens which i guess is down tae hitting branches on the trees you wonder what happens on way home from raceDon't want to tempt providence, but doos have been on open bole for at least two months now and haven't had any bother.I think Percies have moved into towns where they have ready made wee hooses,thanks to RSPB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 We are getting bother at the lofts as no one is training so it has to go looking for grub so is moving into towns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeboah Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 We are getting bother at the lofts as no one is training so it has to go looking for grub so is moving into townsYoungster's are hatched and growing Alan Hence female is now leaving the nest site Male cant carry pigeon any distance but much larger female can Start training their youngster's about end June usually coincidedes with our gold cup With old bird racing probably extended this year ?? Our old birds wont get it easy as they will have twice as many to face The town city Falcons are a real problem as their hunting methods are changing Atb pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arranview Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 What a great opportunity to be training doos for a purpose can't fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Just shows your what no racing is doing to them..... multiple reports of lofts getting hit regularly...few missing myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin8 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 I've been lucky, never seen any for weeks, at least my 1st round young birds have had a good rake about, but my 2nd round are starting to flit about you can guarantee they will turn up now coz they will be looking to feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 nae visitors today birds are not ranging noo turning fast in sky all the time waiting on the cant returning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew suckle Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 That’s the 6th 1 pinned for me tonight in 2 weeks roughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.massey Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Had first visit in a few months yesterday About 8.45am with hens then about 11.30 with youngsters That’s the 6th 1 pinned for me tonight in 2 weeks roughly. Am breeding fantails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quando Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Had first visit in a few months yesterday About 8.45am with hens then about 11.30 with youngsters Am breeding fantailsYour lucky Brian I’m getting it every day seen it dive in to youngsters saw them all dive for cover but chased one youngster toward Bonnyrigg was one down that day ,next day flying up near Rosewell they saw Percy again and went very high in sky the highest I’ve ever seen pigeons flying in over 55 years of keeping them another one missing but good day yesterday all home safe after exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc50 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 They are starting to feed youngsters now so it will ramp up hunting and there will be no time limit for when it's at a certain area as all down to when it kills, there everywhere in the country hard times we are in, 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew suckle Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Had first visit in a few months yesterday About 8.45am with hens then about 11.30 with youngsters Am breeding fantailsI’m needing some lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.massey Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Your lucky Brian I’m getting it every day seen it dive in to youngsters saw them all dive for cover but chased one youngster toward Bonnyrigg was one down that day ,next day flying up near Rosewell they saw Percy again and went very high in sky the highest I’ve ever seen pigeons flying in over 55 years of keeping them another one missing but good day yesterday all home safe after exercise. Honestly John I thought it was a goner as had went so long without seeing it Was cock yesterday, had a wee look but defo far from full attack I’m needing some lol I’ll sort you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumdoos Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Hi ,the peregrine has been waging war on my pigeons for over 20 years now and can I tell you it's a never ending battle from one day to the next, worrying when the pigeons go out ranging and come back in one's and twos over the next few hours and then when the racing is on and they will only fly round your own garden and they haven't even seen the training basket yet!,sorry for the negative comments but thats how it is a times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Had the percy into the doos this morming From what I seen it never got any Edited May 16, 2020 by geordie1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Fkr has jst came back and split my cocks....never seen it like this before around the loft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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