tit shape

[greenlands]

Things don't seem to be going too well in our club as with others members are getting less every year.If i was to pack in with racers what would you fanciers advise me to start up with in the Fancy pigeon line and the reason for it.I would like to be able to let the birds out each day,i think that's a part of keeping birds. Lindsay C

[Guest bigda]

your biggest problem is going to be  hawks  so why not just keep  dordan's show  racers and just show them, and you can let them out,  as for tumblers  and rollers i think they are easier for the hawks to catch, but dont take  my word for it ask  others

[OLDYELLOW]

Things don't seem to be going too well in our club as with others members are getting less every year.If i was to pack in with racers what would you fanciers advise me to start up with in the Fancy pigeon line and the reason for it.I would like to be able to let the birds out each day,i think that's a part of keeping birds. Lindsay C

 

just move and keep your racers

[ALF]

When i seen the heading i thought this might be an interesting thread but it's not what i was looking for :P ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[greenlands]

When i seen the heading i thought this might be an interesting thread but it's not what i was looking for :P ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That's why i put that heading i thought i might get more response.Lindsay

 

 

[ALF]

That's why i put that heading i thought i might get more response.Lindsay

 

 

Nice 1 Lindsay 8) 8) ;D ;D

[b.massey]

I would say to show the racers. The showing circuit is getting bigger again and with next year adding the Edinburgh and a big show in Gretna it looks like its getting even better for showing a race team of pigeons.

[hotrod]

thats good for those fanciers  brian who cant race be it hawk problems, location etc, great passtime rather than chucking the sport altogether

[gangster]

you could try some of the newer breeds 2 these shores  such like the dewlaps a flying /diving breed....and showracers  then you get the best of both worlds....some of the far east diving breeds are a joy 2 see in action and mr percy will be pulling his own feathers out trying to catch them......

[gangster]

try coogling the diving breeds with the germans shows ect they are becoming easier 2 get hold of now

[Steve0]

I no were there is a pair of Doneks for sale there a diving breed and very easy to breed/

[REDROCKET]

lets keep it pigeons steveo and you've spelt donkey's wrong lol

[Guest]

Things don't seem to be going too well in our club as with others members are getting less every year.If i was to pack in with racers what would you fanciers advise me to start up with in the Fancy pigeon line and the reason for it.I would like to be able to let the birds out each day,i think that's a part of keeping birds. Lindsay C

 

There is a very large show scene in the UK with most shows catering for racing pigeons as well as all the other flying and fancy breeds so you don't even need to change from your racers if you don't want to!,there are shows practically every week from the end of may till about the end of January so you can be out and about every week if you like.

If you do want to try another breed then the world is your oyster,the fancy show at Blackpool weekend is always a great introduction to the wide variety of breeds.As a general rule [and other people may want to shoot me for this,but I don't mean any harm!!],the fancier the breed the harder they are to breed or rear ie some are unable to rear their own young or are hard to pair up.Many fanciers use racers to rear fancy birds for this reason,racers are in my opinion by far the easiest pigeons in all respects.I would therefore advise someone who is only used to racers to not choose something too difficult to start with so what about show racers as someone has already sugested or West of Englands,Wolverhampton Tumblers or a breed we are currently trying Irish flying Tumblers,which we are so far very impressed with.All the afore mentioned feed their own young and are fairly straight forward requiring no special care.Whatever you go for just please give them 12 months so many fanciers just give up on breeds when the birds have not had the time to settle,but remember your racers are welcome at just as many shows,hope this helps

[gangster]

good post chrissy you need 2 come on more i think....mick

[Guest]

good post chrissy you need 2 come on more i think....mick

 

Have you not suffered enough ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Guest Owen]

You have got more determination that me. I just can'nt imagine not keeping racing pigeons. Years ago I bred and showed canaries. And at the time I quite enjoyed it. But there is nothing to compare with the thrill of racing my birds. Mind you I am lucky because there are a lot of pigeons in this area, and I have a choice of clubs to fly with. The club I am currently with has twenty something members and believe me it is hard to win there. But if things were to become difficult for me, I think I would fly Nationals only. There is plenty of scope for that.

The one big problem here is the peregrins. We have not worked out how to deal with them yet, but, it is only a matter of time.

The very best of luck in making your decision. I am glad it is not me. :'( :'(

[greenlands]

Thank you for your replies,i've been among pigeons for some sixty years and wouldn't pack in that easy, some good replies please keep them coming.Lindsay

[LnK]

If you do decide to go down the show racer route my dad has 30 good birds that are on the transfer list, mealy, white mealy, red cheq, dark cheq, silver mosaque, and yellow mosaque. He's in Burnley Lancashire, getting rid as he's getting old and can't manage, canaries, racers and show racers.

 

[Guest Freebird]

It's obviously down to personal choice but I've just recently got birds again and like you was not sure what to go for ( not enough spare time for racers ) so spent months on the internet finding out what different breeds were about and was amazed at the diversity of the wee humble pigeon. Unfortunately a lot of their abilities in the air have been lost but there are some that still do the business. I opted for Catalonian tumblers which I'd never heard of before but liked the look of and the more I read of them the more I liked. They were allegedly flown against falcons and 9 times out of ten came out tops. The only drawback is they are like hens teeth in the u.k. If you want a proven breed that are readily available in this country then go for the Oriental tumbler but make sure they are flying strain and not show type. They too are said to be excellent flyers against the hawk/falcon. I did not go for these simply because I didn’t like the look of them as their wings droop below the tail but again this is just personal preference. Have a good think about what you want and read as much as you can but bottom line is I'd still rather have the lord of the sky, the racer. So all you guys out there don't take your birds for granted as you are very fortunate to have the pleasure/excitement on race days. Most importantly is having fun. Hope I've not bored everyone(evil)

[Guest Owen]

Freebird. How does it work, when you say that these Catalonian Tumblers can be flown against a falcon. Could you please explain a bit more about it?

[Guest beautyhomer]

http://www.cichlidlovers.com/birds_escamp.htm

 

http://www.cichlidlovers.com/for_hawks.htm

 

Posted these on a previous thread

[greenlands]

http://www.cichlidlovers.com/birds_escamp.htm

 

http://www.cichlidlovers.com/for_hawks.htm

 

Posted these on a previous thread

like it.Lindsay

 

 

 

[Guest TAMMY_1]

good post chrissy you need 2 come on more i think....mick

 

she is on far too much as it is, I have to do all the work while she sits on here all day and night.