Pigeon in my kitchen!

[lozza]

i have followed all this story from the begining to now,you have done a superb job mate,he is a credit to you !!!

[invalidusername]

he looks alot better now mate. well done

 

i have followed all this story from the begining to now,you have done a superb job mate,he is a credit to you !!!

 

Many thanks.

 

Have just spoken to the man who bred him in Ireland.  Very helpful, and a real gentleman.  

 

 

[chickadee]

What a huge difference in him and he's looking content in his new shed. well done.

[Guest shadow]

just be very careful he does not get out he is looking fit and may try to go home

[doo]

Have just spoken to the man who bred him in Ireland.  Very helpful, and a real gentleman.

 

 

Did he tell what strain the bird is?

[Lennut Tar]

Quick update:  Last night was his first night in his new shed.  An improvement on the hutch :-)  Additional fixtures and fittings imminent:

 

 

 

Looking pretty good to me   ;) in his new home, 8000+ views etc also. Not to bad ????????? for a "Pigeon in the kitchen"  ;D ;D ;D. You just hurry up now & get him a young mate, & then here will really fire up for you.

Enjoy.

 

 

[pjc]

David he looks happy in his shed, well done.

Did you have any luck with your fittings?

If you want to put a small flight on to the shed I have some spare aviary panels here.

 

Phil

[invalidusername]

 

 

Did he tell what strain the bird is?

 

I didn't ask him, but I know from net research, they use strains of Busschaert and Van Loons.  He's always been a slim and lithe bird, so I guess he's whatever comes closest.  I have to say again what a gentleman the man was.  A pleasure to talk with.  

 

To be honest David and only my opinion i would get him a hen and rather than fit a trap on the front of your shed i would attach a flight to the front and keep him in with his hen.

 

I understand from your point of view it would be nice to see him with his liberty but i think risk over reward - The bird looks well and may leave you and not neccesarily back to its original owner but to a third party (who sorry to say but not be as helpful to the bird)

 

Its only my opinion and the choice is yours i just wonder after all this effort for the bird and expense whether its worth the risk.

 

Leave me?  After two years of him coming to my garden every day, and a month's intensive care in my house?  After time in his newly built shed, and with me spending time every day in there with him?

 

I'd like to say 'surely not', but I totally respect what you say, as I'm still totally green in all of this.  I'll PM you ASAP, as I have too many questions to ask here.  Cheers :-)  

 

 

[jimmy white]

what a difference from the first pics hes looking fabulous now ,,,,,,,,still say youd be better with a hen for him

nature usualy takes care of itself , so he might,[just might ] go looking for a hen , or attemt to return to the old loft, but with a lovely wife  ;D hell stay forever ;D,,,,good luck

[invalidusername]

what a difference from the first pics hes looking fabulous now ,,,,,,,,still say youd be better with a hen for him

nature usualy takes care of itself , so he might,[just might ] go looking for a hen , or attemt to return to the old loft but with a lovely wife  ;D hell stay forever ;D,,,,good luck

 

I have absolutely no doubt that he had a great loft originally.  Even surer after speaking to his originator today.  But I'm convinced he'll stay here.  However, he's definitely going to have hen.  He needs the company, and I'll ensure that happens :-)

 

 

[Guest Vic]

How much are a packet of them "happy tablets"  now Wilco? LOL

[invalidusername]

How much are a packet of them "happy tablets"  now Wilco? LOL

 

Vic - I'm sorry we had a difference earlier, and I totally realise it was my fault.  Seriously (after seeing other posts you've made about the sport).  I've had help from other secret ingredients! Could I sell them at a good price too?  My cure is more long lasting and the results speak for themselves ;-)

 

 

[Guest Vic]

David, you will never slay Goliath with  ETS (Entering The System)  Because these guys have already ruined us. I'm no slouch, Mark every word I say! Sad but True.

[invalidusername]

David, you will never slay Goliath with  ETS (Entering The System)  Because these guys have already ruined us. I'm no slouch, Mark every word I say! Sad but True.

 

Maybe pigeons prefer traditionalists?  Maybe I do.  I've had help from all quarters here, but I believe it's a traditional sport.

 

 

[Guest chrisss]

To be honest David and only my opinion i would get him a hen and rather than fit a trap on the front of your shed i would attach a flight to the front and keep him in with his hen.

 

I understand from your point of view it would be nice to see him with his liberty but i think risk over reward - The bird looks well and may leave you and not neccesarily back to its original owner but to a third party (who sorry to say but not be as helpful to the bird)

 

Its only my opinion and the choice is yours i just wonder after all this effort for the bird and expense whether its worth the risk.

 

i agree 100% with this, get a hen and a flight ,it is better to have the bird flying around, but after all of you effort,i would think that most of this site would like you to be a bit selfish, after the huge effort you have put in for this bird [apart from anything else if he goes he might not be so lucky next time]

[Guest Vic]

 

Maybe pigeons prefer traditionalists?  Maybe I do.  I've had help from all quarters here, but I believe it's a traditional sport.

 

Like Public Hangings, Fox Hunting, Hare Coursing.TRADITION? is a very, very loose word, in my estimation.  JOIN THE RAT TUNNEL, BY ALL MEANS! LIKE ALL SOCIETY. "FINGS AINT WHAT THEY USED TO BE." I HAVE RACED PIGEONS FOR OVER 55 YEARS, AND FIND THAT MODERN PIGEON CLUBS, SHOULD BRING BACK THE STOCKS RATHER THAN ENHANCE ETS CLOCKS. KEEP THE DRUGGIES OUT OF IT!  

 

 

[Guest chrisss]

Like Public Hangings, Fox Hunting, Hare Coursing.TRADITION? is a very, very loose word, in my estimation.  JOIN THE RAT TUNNEL, BY ALL MEANS! LIKE ALL SOCIETY. "FINGS AINT WHAT THEY USED TO BE." I HAVE RACED PIGEONS FOR OVER 55 YEARS, AND FIND THAT MODERN PIGEON CLUBS, SHOULD BRING BACK THE STOCKS RATHER THAN ENHANCE ETS CLOCKS. KEEP THE DRUGGIES OUT OF IT!  

 

 

wtf has that to do with this thread?

[invalidusername]

Like Public Hangings, Fox Hunting, Hare Coursing.TRADITION? is a very, very loose word, in my estimation.  JOIN THE RAT TUNNEL, BY ALL MEANS! LIKE ALL SOCIETY. "FINGS AINT WHAT THEY USED TO BE." I HAVE RACED PIGEONS FOR OVER 55 YEARS, AND FIND THAT MODERN PIGEON CLUBS, SHOULD BRING BACK THE STOCKS RATHER THAN ENHANCE ETS CLOCKS. KEEP THE DRUGGIES OUT OF IT!  

 

 

I don't pretend to know about ETS an all that.  I'll probably never be into serious racing (my garden isn't big enough), and, what can I possibly know with one bird (and hopefully a second on the way).  Maybe after 55 years of experience I can give my opinion.  For the time being, it's a case of listening to you guys.

 

  

 

 

[Lennut Tar]

 

wtf has that to do with this thread?

 

Chrisss !!!!!!!. Don't worry about it to much   :) Poor old Vic   ;) Fell out of the bed this morning on the wrong side  ;D ;D ;D it appears to me & as tough as he thinks he is ????????? etc. It appears now !!!!!!!!! he is going to be done over by an EC,    but he just carn't get his head around them unfortunately, for him.

PS. How is it going Cobber !!!!! still upset with me are we ?????, I'm still waiting for a reply   :P .

Enjoy.

 

 

[Zuffy]

 

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Just been reading on this, man you done a job, the effort you put is super, most people would,nt care, you need a O.B.E for real   seriously TOP Man  ;D

[Merlin]

Get a grip on yoursel Vic, Dave went to some bother to care for this bird,and i dont think the situation should be used for your rants,rightly/or wrongly,time and place,im sure,this is not it,what message does it send out to newbies,like yourself Vic I have also been keeping and racing pigeons for 56 years,and realize things have regressed a lot,but would rather dwell and highlight the positive side of it,such as the sheer satisfaction and enjoyment that I have had,and others may yet have,I dont say your wrong,and do respect your input and opinions,and while not in total agreement with them,would defend your right to expression,but as I say wrong time,wrong place Vic.

[pjc]

Has anybody on here got a hen that has an injured wing etc?

If they have it would save David the trouble of having to break it in as well and would give the cock another incentive to stick around!

 

Phil

[REDCHEQHEN]

Has anybody on here got a hen that has an injured wing etc?

If they have it would save David the trouble of having to break it in as well and would give the cock another incentive to stick around!

 

Phil

 

and in the Bristol area - David has done a good job - but has spent too much already me thinks

 

 

[pjc]

i'm sure a lot of us link up one way or another so could move a bird around without cost and to be honest I think with the good workDavid has done we would all be happy to support him!

 

Phil

[pjc]

I may be speaking out of turn but if there was any chance David might become more serious about pigeons and think about starting to race then would crosses be a good idea?

 

Phil