BigBobbyBear Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hi all I was discussing on another thread about starting up this August on returning from hols, my loft will be ready and i was looking at about a dozen ish birds to train through this year and next to gain experiance. I want to learn a lot and make sure i treat the birds properly, so with good advice i want to take my time. My son and daughter are keen to help and i am posting to see if any you more experianced flyers will have late breads around mid august that you may have no space for in your own lofts. Any colours etc as the fun for me is in the whole science of it and the more amazing looking the better. The lofts i have been lucky enough to see are fantastic and i have a good idea about what i want to achieve, maybe the competative bug will bite me as well but the sport fascinates me. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex wight Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 speak to fanciers that are in your area as to when late breds are going to be available, if any. Look at joining the local club and see how its all done. Best wishes alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 agree with the above thats what i done and now i couldnt have been offered enough so by the end of the month i should have about 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex wight Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 agree with the above thats what i done and now i couldnt have been offered enough so by the end of the month i should have about 25 Well done and good luck for the future, alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.sutherland Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 hi just one little thing when you go to your local fancer for your first chat try to find out who s the best man in that area better to get them from the best than fill your loft with rubbish space is very valuble and you soon run out of it and we all have some bird we should get rid of so be carfull all the best BOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Yes i was thinking about getting good birds, but as a new guy it will be difficult to approach people, i dont like asking as it is always assumed i imagine that you are after something for nothing. I dont want loads of birds, about ten max to begin with. It wood be nice to have varying colours and distance ability but i am a simple novice. As for the best in my area, go on then tell me who they are if you can, Airdrie & Coatbridge is my local area. I really do appreciate all the advice on offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tooshy Boy Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 BIGBOBBYBEAR . CLARKSTON & DIST FIRST YB RACE IS ON THE 24th JULY. MY MISTAKE. TOOSHY BOY .// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I am away on holiday then, typical novice arranging holidays at the start of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tooshy Boy Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 BIGBOBBYBEAR. TOOSHY BOY YOUR WELCOME TO DROP IN ANYTIME.//TOOSHY BOY//KEEP IN TOUCH HAVE AGOOD HOL[DAY..// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecock Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Yes i was thinking about getting good birds, but as a new guy it will be difficult to approach people, i dont like asking as it is always assumed i imagine that you are after something for nothing. I dont want loads of birds, about ten max to begin with. It wood be nice to have varying colours and distance ability but i am a simple novice. As for the best in my area, go on then tell me who they are if you can, Airdrie & Coatbridge is my local area. I really do appreciate all the advice on offer don't be scared to aks sometimes you just have to brass neck it'if they're decent enough they give you a pair of late breds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 There are a few lofts around my area and i pass a few cracking big lofts between Coatbridge and Glenmavis, are most guys happy to be approached for advice etc or do people get suspicious about guys at the door asking questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaz Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 don't be scared to aks sometimes you just have to brass neck it'if they're decent enough they give you a pair of late breds. he is right you don,t ask you don,t get.i thought you would have had some offers of yb,s from some of the members by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red grizz Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Mate, Im in Edinburgh and have some youngsters just hatched this week if you would like a couple. They are off good stock and would get you started. I could pob give you 4 if you want them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Mate, Im in Edinburgh and have some youngsters just hatched this week if you would like a couple. They are off good stock and would get you started. I could pob give you 4 if you want them Fantastic that would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrie2 Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 hi mate if you pm me i can see what birds i can give you to start up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Thanks for all the support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaz Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 plus 2 from me your getting near the number you are after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Yes the kindness is overwhelming, i was looking to keep the numbers managable and that is what i intend so it is shaping up really nicely, oh and the loft is nearly ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQuinn Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I have 3 just hatched this week, if you can get rings for them they are yours, need to be shrpish though, say by Sat/Sun at the latest, i'm only over in Wishaw.They are from my stock birds so i canny offer you better. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Fantastic i will see about rings and get them to you asap Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQuinn Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 No problem Bobby, i'm on most nights but if i'm not, 07752220135, any time 8am to 11pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 bigbobbybear it would be good to see some pics of how your getting on with your loft i was in the same position as you a few weeks ago now ive got my loft built and 12 yb 8 are out flying well just got another four tonight and probaly have another 8 by the end of the wekk atbGeordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobbyBear Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I will wait a few days before posting pics it looks a bit shabby but it is shaping up, all the plans are in my head and will work when i get the rest of the material together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 good stuff mate you wont regret getting them its the best thing ive done loving it since mine are out flying aswell!!!! what size is your loft going to be whats your plan for trapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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