How things are going

[cokacola]

Hello.

 

I thought I'd take advantage of some photos I recently took, to post an update on how things are going.

 

I made my first mistake as a new fancier recently. I was very kindly provided with 3 latebred birds from Paul (Invincible Spirit) from these forums. The birds were very nice, however were quite flighty. Although they were meant to be stock pigeons, I thought I'd try 1 pair and let them fly around the house after 3 weeks and unfortunately, the birds took off and I don't think I will ever see them again. It has taught me that not all pigeons break as easily as the first pair of busschaerts, which stayed when I let them out after owning them for 3 weeks and trapped back in.

 

I have also got my young bird section ready. It's in the garage, right by the garage window (for trapping purposes) and has 10 white plastic "V" Perches aswell as three long flat beams of wood for perches. I hope to race about 15 young birds to it in 2008.

 

 

Finally, out of the 4 stock pigeons that I own, the pair of busschaerts are on eggs, though only the cock is incubating them, I'v posted a thread to ask about this issue seperately.

 

The 2nd pair of pigeons, which consist of my blue wf Delbar Cock and Mealy hen from Paul (Invincible Spirit) are starting to pair up.

 

 

People may find this thread boring, never mind  ;D

 

Regards

Tariq.

 

 

 

[Guest]

;D not boring at all Tariq , things look great  ;D . did youre dad build the yb section ? keep us posted with more pictures as time goes on , am interested in your progress , you are very keen , oh and good luck  ;D                     andy

[cokacola]

Thanks Andy 8)

 

Actually I built the young bird section myself a while ago. Cost me £50 to make.

 

Tariq.

[wayne77]

Good work with yb section Tariq.  This not boring at all very interesting keep us posted.  You need a settling pen or aviary for ybs and if want to break birds need them to see out and then not guarantee.  Good luck

[cokacola]

Indeed. Cheers Wayne.

 

Tariq.

[Guest]

Well done Tariq, great reading keep posting

[The White Rapido Man]

good stuff young man................are you going to fly thse Yb's to an open window?

[Guest SMUDGER PETE]

keep the good work up : ;D

[cokacola]

good stuff young man................are you going to fly thse Yb's to an open window?

 

Good point white rapido man, I'v got two ideas, because my parents don't want a spoutnik or trap on the outside of the garage.

 

I can either fly them through the window directly into their section or I can fly them in through the window next to their section and put a trap on the section right by the window so they fly through the window, onto the landing board and into the section.

 

I was thinking the 2nd option as I only want to fly half of the young birds each week and an open window would mean they'd all get out.

 

Tariq.

 

Ps - Thanks Smudger Pete and Albear

[The White Rapido Man]

Personally looking at your set up I would fly them straight into the section though the open window...just put some form of landing arrangement on the outside......the sooner the're in and back to the perch....the sooner you can clock em in

 

Keep it simple  

[cokacola]

True, but on the other hand I wouldn't want the remainder of the team to fly out willy nilly.

 

Tariq.

[wayne77]

Use some bob wires that will only allow birds in and others will not go out

[cokacola]

Yeh I'l maybe put some bobwires at the bottom of the open window, the rest will be meshed. I'l also sort out a landing board which I can put up when necessary.

[chickadee]

Hello.

 

I thought I'd take advantage of some photos I recently took, to post an update on how things are going.

 

I made my first mistake as a new fancier recently. I was very kindly provided with 3 latebred birds from Paul (Invincible Spirit) from these forums. The birds were very nice, however were quite flighty. Although they were meant to be stock pigeons, I thought I'd try 1 pair and let them fly around the house after 3 weeks and unfortunately, the birds took off and I don't think I will ever see them again. It has taught me that not all pigeons break as easily as the first pair of busschaerts, which stayed when I let them out after owning them for 3 weeks and trapped back in.

 

I have also got my young bird section ready. It's in the garage, right by the garage window (for trapping purposes) and has 10 white plastic "V" Perches aswell as three long flat beams of wood for perches. I hope to race about 15 young birds to it in 2008.

 

 

Finally, out of the 4 stock pigeons that I own, the pair of busschaerts are on eggs, though only the cock is incubating them, I'v posted a thread to ask about this issue seperately.

 

The 2nd pair of pigeons, which consist of my blue wf Delbar Cock and Mealy hen from Paul (Invincible Spirit) are starting to pair up.

 

 

People may find this thread boring, never mind  ;D

 

Regards

Tariq.

 

 

 

When did the birds take off? as sometimes they do that and then can turn up again a day or two later. so there might still be hope. ;D

[cokacola]

Hi Chickadee, they've been out since the 23rd. The first pair of pigeons I had and broke were both very strong on the wing the first time they were released, however came back after 2 days. This Pair though I get the feeling won't be back, they were really flighty birds.

 

Tariq.