shiny necks

[rich]

some weeks my birds have really great looking shiny necks almost metalic looking

what is it that is giving them that... could it be garlic i give in the water...

    thanks

                    

[DUBLINFLYER]

COULD BE A WHOLE LOT OF THINGS AN NOT JUST ONE THING.... DON'T CHANGE WHAT EVER YOUR DOING

[gangster]

i find birds showing this are spot on condition....

[Guest Vic]

In this country, the sun may have something to do with it! LOL.

[Guest Cock Of The North]

Depends on the brand of soap you use  lol

[frank-123]

vics got a red neck

well out of condition

[Guest IB]

I agree that it is a sign of good health and good management. The feathers around the bird's neck and chest have fluorescent colours,  Vic is right too, they fairly stand out in sunlight.

[little sam]

ITS A SIGN OF GOOD CONDITION   ;)

[schouwman71]

if we had hot summers you would see a different pigeon,its sh** weather in this country so your birds feathering wont be 100% untill july-aug unless you have heating in the loft.

 

Les

[mark]

vics got a red neck

well out of condition

 

he has something red bart not sure what it though. ;D ;D

[just ask me]

yes its a sign of good condition also the feathers should look like there painted on i notice when a cock hits real top form he can nearly chance colour the black on the wings becomes a real pitch black and if its a blue its easier to see as the blue will become real bright with powder falling off the wings

[billy wilson]

rich are they old birds or youngsters because young cocks have alot more sheen on than the hens its a good way of telling what the sexses are in young birds

[Guest Vic]

In this country, the sun may have something to do with it! LOL.

  

         There's some dimwits on here ain't there? What I was saying,  was the way,  the sunless summer has taken the shine off the birds. In other words' does the original poster, use a torch to feed them. lol.