can you help?

October 13, 2007

i havent a clue about fancy pigeons! i was woundering what is the diffrence between a tumbler tippler and roller????

thanks in advance

ben

homer · October 13, 2007

hi there,

im no expert but basically,tippler pigeons are a high flying breed of pigeon that come in 2 types ,exhibition and flying.

the flying types are known for their endurance flying and can fly up high (almost out of sight) for up to 18-22 hours.the name tippler derives from the way they sometimes tipple or tip their wings in flight.

the exhibition types are a chunkier bird that is bred purely for showing.although they will still fly they are basically a show bird.

tumblers are pigeons thats perform somersaults whilst in flight and there are various breeds (the west of england for eg.).rollers on the other hand also somersault but are generally thought of as being better performers.they are capable of multiple rolls whilst falling from the sky before pulling out of the "spin" and flying back upwards .

again there are two types ,flyers and exhibitions.the birmingham roller for example comes in both the flying and show type.

homer · October 13, 2007

here is a link to some slow motion footage of rollers rolling on you tube.

October 13, 2007

cheers thanks very much

Steve0 · October 13, 2007

A kit of 20 top quality rollers on form are one of the most spectacular sights you will see.

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Adam Gray · October 15, 2007

Stev0 is right, but you are going to need something that will stand half a chance with peregrines in that part of the country

October 15, 2007

i havent a clue about fancy pigeons! i was woundering what is the diffrence between a tumbler tippler and roller????

thanks in advance
ben

There is a great book by Joseph Batty called "Roller and Tumbler Pigeons" available from feathered world magazine,there's also a few good web sites and clubs solely dedicated to these 3 types of pigeons.