Arabian Trumpeters & Portugeuse Tumblers

[katmark]

Hi all,

I'm new to the site and fairly new to keeping pigeons - I have a few Mookees and Fantails that I keep free flying.

I was thinking of getting some Arabian Trumpeters (I've heard their calls are very soothing) and some Portugeuse Tumblers (as I've read that they are a good breed of tumblers to keep free flying).

 

What I want to know is are they both suitable and hardy enough to keep free flying in Northern UK and does anyone know how the tumblers will perform ?

 

Thanks for any replies

Mark

[Glassfeather]

Hello Katmark,

 

The birds will soon acclimatize. Performance is likely to be dependant on conditioning etc. You should make this enquiry on the Young Fanciers Pigeon club forum, I remember reading a post there where someone let their portuguese tumblers fly regularly. You will find the site here: http://pigeons4u.18.forumer.com/index.php

[katmark]

Thanks Graeme,

 

not too bothered if they don't perform brilliantly, I just like to watch them in the garden.

 

I've seen both the tumblers and trumpeters on UK classifieds and Ad Mart. Was just a little worried that the Arabian trumpeters wouldn't like the cold too much, but as an advisor told me 'They've all got feathers haven't they ' !

 

Tried posting on other site, but it's giving me an error at minute

 

Thanks again

 

Mark