is it possible to have a couple of pairs freeflyin

[jase]

hi guys,

        is it possible to have a couple of pairs of birds freeflying around the backyard ?

 

i have been told  fantails , and also modenas ?   are these  good breeds to try ?

or can anyone tell me what other breeds would work okay ?

i want to keep them in a large aviery to start with with a couple of nest boxes , once thay are use to the place , do i just let them out or what is the best way to go about it ?

 

 

any help would be great ,

 

regards jase

[pjc]

fantails, tumblers, anything realy will free fly to a dovecot etc in the back yard but best to settle youngbirds to it rather than trying to break oldbirds.

There are some pics on here somewhere showing nets over dovescotes to settle youngbirds when first introduced to there new home but what you do need to consider is your local hawk problem. If you have a problem in your area you are likely to lose the birds fairly quickly!

 

Phil

[Guest ljb107]

i would get fantails.  Modena's are a bit too heavy to fly, they would just walk around.

[franny41]

horseman pouters or any type of pouter are nice to have flying around the garden.

franny.

[Guest joshdonlan]

have a look at Birmingham rollers or give me a P.M.

 

Josh

[grizzal]

I would start with fantails  ,nice to look at dont go far :)

[jase]

thanks guys,

              so modenas cant fly at all ?  there like a king pigeon ?

 

  so its between a modena or a fantail  ?

 

 

 

jase

[pjc]

modenas and kings have been developed for the table and not there flying ability!

Fantails don't fly a lot but tumblers and tiplers are good flyers and facinating to watch perform in the sky.

[Guest ljb107]

modena's are just a miniature king.  I would start with fantails.

[Roland]

modenas and kings have been developed for the table and not there flying ability!

Fantails don't fly a lot but tumblers and tiplers are good flyers and facinating to watch perform in the sky.

 

Great post... I'd go with that 100%. the best of three worlds.

[GypUK]

I've just started with 4 Roller Pigeons and they are great. I've got the bug though and need more>!!