breeding in winter

[tipplerboy]

i want to breed some tumblers but is it getting too cold now?

[pjc]

give them extended lighting and if you want to a little heat.

[fletch]

isnt it colder in the main breeding season jan/feb

[tipplerboy]

ok thanks

[Wiley]

isnt it colder in the main breeding season jan/feb

 

you'll be surprised the main breeding season for many now is early december

[fletch]

 

you'll be surprised the main breeding season for many now is early december

 

yes we pair up boxing day  now what you mean thougth

[chickadee]

i want to breed some tumblers but is it getting too cold now?

 

No It's not too cold for them to breed now, they will be kept very warm by their parents.

[DOVEScot]

 

No It's not too cold for them to breed now, they will be kept very warm by their parents.

 

Yes our cote birds breed all year round and most survive all the elements as they have done for thousands of years

Although they do slow down the process and it is good to give your birds a rest

 

[tipplerboy]

i not had any yet they keep mating for the last 2 weeks but no eggs?

[ALF]

i not had any yet they keep mating for the last 2 weeks but no eggs?

 

THE HEN IS MAYBE A WEE BIT FAT GIVE THEM ANOTHER FEW DAYS AND ALL SHOULD BE WELL

[Guest shadow]

let nature take its course

[tipplerboy]

how much food do they need for breeding should i keep a hopper full of food or feed a few times a day? this is my first time breeding so any info will be helpfull thanks

[john niko]

get them on the barley ??)

[tipplerboy]

why?

[john niko]

> 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

[ChrisMaidment08]

coos it omnly keeps them alive and wont put fat on them

[tipplerboy]

but how much food do they need when breeding

[ChrisMaidment08]

two half onces day of mix not barly

[jimmy white]

i want to breed some tumblers but is it getting too cold now?

 

no , never too cold to breed,, but parents must be in breeding condition

[jimmy white]

i not had any yet they keep mating for the last 2 weeks but no eggs?

 

they could still lay if in the right condition,, this time of year ,,they usually take longer to lay

 

wheatgerm oil, nest pans , some straw or nesting material , plenty grit and a little hemp [light would help],,,,,,,,,but not really the best time ,,

[Merlin]

Nature decrees that everything has its season,,the question is why would you want to breed so late/early parents will be under undue pressure,rearing and feeding youngsters when this sustenance should be for themselves growing new feathers etc,  recharging their batteries for what Nature says is new breeding season,offspring are developing in cold winter months,little sunlight,short daylight hours,beginning moult,and double moulting flights next season,would never do it myself,without a very good reason,Nature is like swings and roundabouts,what you gain on one ,you might lose on the other,if you wish to go ahead,all the best,it can be done.

[tipplerboy]

Nature decrees that everything has its season,,the question is why would you want to breed so late/early parents will be under undue pressure,rearing and feeding youngsters when this sustenance should be for themselves growing new feathers etc,  recharging their batteries for what Nature says is new breeding season,offspring are developing in cold winter months,little sunlight,short daylight hours,beginning moult,and double moulting flights next season,would never do it myself,without a very good reason,Nature is like swings and roundabouts,what you gain on one ,you might lose on the other,if you wish to go ahead,all the best,it can be done.

 

i havent bred any yet as im new to pigeons and i lost a few recently and instead of bying some more to replace them i wanted to breed my own as they are less likely to fly away

 

[jakjak]

i want to breed some tumblers but is it getting too cold now?

 

you dont wanna be breeding now.......moulting and breeding DO NOT MIX!!

the youngsters will be crap

Wait til Jan

[tipplerboy]

ok i will wait if thats the best thing for the birds ,i just waned a few more