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new2pigeons · August 23, 2006

I picked up a baby pigeon in manchester (just your average townpigeon) and there's a post about him in the health section. but since having him I've got really into the idea of getting more!

I've always wanted some pigeons but never really persued it - I got distracted by chickens in a big way: www.traditionalbritishfowl.co.uk - thats me!

But I'd like some mates for 'Pidgy' (lol) and would like some information please!

What are tipplers - i like the look of them in the photos but dont know what they do/how their competitions work.

And, how does a pigeon race work?

And, if you have more than one breed in a loft will they interbreed or do they stick to their own groups?

That's all for now - thanks for reading!

Natx

August 23, 2006

Welcome to the Forum, Nat...

I will have a look in the health section about your pigeon, but do you have a ring number (rung) of that pigeon so we can give you the contract to report the owner?

Tipplers, it is a fancy birds.. I will try and look some pictures for you ok?.

I better go now and train my pigeons soon...

Be back tonight, Nat.

August 23, 2006

YES pigeons will interbreed

new2pigeons · August 23, 2006

Hi, thanks for the reply!

He's not a racer or anything - just a scabby wild one! He was a little baby when I found him, I hand reared him on bread and milk. He did very well and looked really good and healthy til i put him outside and then i think the stress and wet we've had recently has made him ill.

I've seen some photos of tipplers - they're very pretty! but what is it they do? Theres quite a few guys with pigeons on my allotments - one of the flocks must be tumblers or rollers or soemthing like that (i think!?) because htye fly along normally, then tumble around and down like they've been shot, then recover and fly normally again! Do tipplers do something like that?