peterpau Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Never let a duff 'un go it certainly wont enhance your reputation. I only let birds go that I feel will do good for some one else. I struggle with early youngsters. Sometimes I have too many late youngsters. I can't get on with big youngsters. All these I will let go. Not those I feel will suit me and my methods, not under any circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micko and jack Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 the moral of this thread don't buy birds for Chris lol only joking chara (friend) do away with your racers get fantail far less hassle and more enjoyment and keep or buy what looks pleasing to the eye just ask jack micko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just ask me Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 i dont buy old birds in 99% of cases that not to say u wont get a good one but surelly a 4 or 5 year old bird has been well tried and tested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paulo Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 The exception I've found to buying old birds is buying hens from a widowhood flyer in a top of cases you can buy decent hens that have won as young birds then been used as widowhood hens for a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippler1 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 i use to take some one with me when i needed stock he knew alot about birds and that he allways flyed nationals did well for about 2 years he come with me i never did anythink with the young off them was doing better with my own then i found out he was a silent partner to some 1down the road from me i flown against so was the birds as good as he said or did he not wont me to win him i packed up after that but started again last year but still only beat him twice lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homebird Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 i use to take some one with me when i needed stock he knew alot about birds and that he allways flyed nationals did well for about 2 years he come with me i never did anythink with the young off them was doing better with my own then i found out he was a silent partner to some 1down the road from me i flown against so was the birds as good as he said or did he not wont me to win him i packed up after that but started again last year but still only beat him twice lol are you trying to say that some people in shropshire are not to be trusted ;D and that they want to win at all costs, as victor meldrew said I dont believe it. ;D Telford show soon keep your hands in your pockets .their a rum lot around our end ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippler1 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 you tell me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 i use to take some one with me when i needed stock he knew alot about birds and that he allways flyed nationals did well for about 2 years he come with me i never did anythink with the young off them was doing better with my own then i found out he was a silent partner to some 1down the road from me i flown against so was the birds as good as he said or did he not wont me to win him i packed up after that but started again last year but still only beat him twice lol its sad but this does happen but tipp watch nex t year with birds from me then you will shine through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippler1 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 your 1 of the best on here m8 worth your waight in gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 well i know that mate ;D ;D ;D sorry lads its officeal now ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippler1 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 all baw down chriss as enterd the site lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiley Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 its sad but this does happen but tipp watch nex t year with birds from me then you will shine through thought u didnt have any birds chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 thought u didnt have any birds chris? you noticed slip there mate oh well no if you read you will see all birds from phorbes sale given away birds from others given away i have here 4 hens from superstar some youngsters 4 in dog kennal for my boy kennel on stilts and yes just bought two from strapper but not for me :'( :'( :'( ;D 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MBpigeonguy Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 well. you know the good racers, only keep good birds, but when they run out of room they will have to get rid of some birds, and since they have only good birds they will have to be good birds they sell.. i know this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 well haveing spent number of hours with you today you know answer sell none of um apart from two chequr hens??????to me ;) Mr Maidment if you wanted to get back into this game and wanted some youngsters out of them you would only have to ask. Pleasent company and a quite enjoyable afternoon. Very enlightening too with your eyesign expert friend! I found his observations quite interesting on a subject I had never considered before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 well you know my view they have two not blind good enough one well long as it dont fly in circles ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I always looked on it like that too Chris but seems there might be some links to perfromance to the trained eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 yes well he does do well on his way of pairing birds by eyesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 his one bird he won 18 times and sometimes took all cards with diff judges t t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 yes well he does do well on his way of pairing birds by eyesign I must say he did give me one idea of a pair that I will be trying this year so fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 one can only try on way through we saw some stunning hens its full of them there cant be many cocks about???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Believe me there are plenty but they were all in thier bathrooms preening themselves like the pretty boys they are lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schouwman71 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Would have to agree with a lot that has been said so far in this thread but -: why is there some fanceirs who year after year try to sell pigeons because they are overstocked. Perhaps before these fanceirs sell pigeons on this site as been overstocked, they should try other ways of keeping there numbers down i.e Racing them a little harder, breading less or having a cull once a month. cheers Gareth Has for me i have only a 18ft loft which houses everythink i have,so every year i buy stock birds ,odd few to blend into my own to keep the strenth there,then later i re sell the stock birds because ive got there offspring ,i cannot keep many stock birds so i only buy the very top stuff to get youngsters from them,ive sold a few on here and this year alone they have bred winners for the fanciers who bought them.you can get bargains through people who are small back garden lofts. les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy white Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 now i know im going to get slated but im at com not in way of fists ;D ;D why on earth are birds coming on for sale if im reading right are top notch and the goods have members got lofts full of prolific breeders of top birds they cant decide which to keep or is it that some may have scored well but bred nothing am i selfish as when i had good bird it stayed as whats point getting rid of it we are all looking for breeders of good youngsters i dont mind buying latebreds or youngsters that raced as they are not bred from but?it maybe just me i would not buy old bird just cos its done this that i prefer old ones to come from bereavement sales whats youer view i think its just clearing out if or buts and comments i took six now it can go yea im god??? in my opinion there are many types of sales,, some through various different means etc, many very genuine,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,but ,to me its allways a case of buyer beware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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