catch that pigeon Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Im not too sure exactly what my birds are, so here is a picture of them the 1st day I got them. Their shed is more accomodating for them now but not sure its 100% so any advice/critisism welcome as I want to care for them the best I can 8) Thank you 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 could be any breed are they racers , the colour of the darker one is a grizzle , other looks to have a bit of yellow on it so maybe a yellow grizzle , are they rung ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marksimpson Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 they look a bit like rolland jansen to me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 could be any breed are they racers , the colour of the darker one is a grizzle , other looks to have a bit of yellow on it so maybe a yellow grizzle , are they rung ? Thanks for that 8) They are racers but they arent rung, is that a problem ??) I dont intend to race them :-/ Id like to possibly in the future but im a complete novice :B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun tim Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 no its not a problem,if you do intend to race them you will have yo get some birds or breed some birds and put rings on them when they are babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 ask who sold you them what breed they are , my bet is Kirkpatrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 ask who sold you them what breed they are , my bet is Kirkpatrick Thanks I will do the next time I see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon_milker Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Im not too sure exactly what my birds are, so here is a picture of them the 1st day I got them. Their shed is more accomodating for them now but not sure its 100% so any advice/critisism welcome as I want to care for them the best I can 8) Thank you 8) just a thought nice clean loft but i carnt see and perches or nest boxes have ya got some or are they just out of view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon_milker Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Im not too sure exactly what my birds are, so here is a picture of them the 1st day I got them. Their shed is more accomodating for them now but not sure its 100% so any advice/critisism welcome as I want to care for them the best I can 8) Thank you 8) just a thought nice clean loft but i carnt see and perches or nest boxes have ya got some or are they just out of view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 This was the day I brought them home, I didnt know they were coming so wasnt 100% prepared, I qickly got sparrs fitted but no nesting boxes. The were ever so friendly and would come and greet me when I went in and werent scared. They have not returned and dont think they will now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just ask me Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 This was the day I brought them home, I didnt know they were coming so wasnt 100% prepared, I qickly got sparrs fitted but no nesting boxes. The were ever so friendly and would come and greet me when I went in and werent scared. They have not returned and dont think they will now afraid to say its a part of keeping pigeons but keep the chin up cause they can give so much joy as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon_milker Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 oh dear sorry to hear that sure someone will give ya some nice birds to get ya started again i would but we have only just started and don't have many yet good luck with it in the future ps did ya ask who ya got them off if they gone back there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey jas. Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 they are pigeons ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon_milker Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 they are pigeons ;D i know they are but if you read her post carefully then you would see that she has lost them and doesn't look like they are coming back :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Do you have any form of ventilation in your shed? plus is there some form of platform that the birds can stand on, and see outside the shed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 they look like racers, but the biggest problem that prob caused the losses is that they appear to be quite strong and with no apparent windows or a flight they won't have been able to see there surroundings. Before you get any more you need to put more ventilation in the shed and some sort of flight etc on the outside of the shed to allow the birds to look around in. When you get some more try at get them when they are 21/24 days old as they will settle easier than older birds. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ljb107 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 any close ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi Well they never returned, quite fancy getting some tumblers, but before I get any form of bird im gonna make sure everything is in place. They did have ventilation and they had sparrs at their window. I didnt however poss keep them hungry enough and I didnt have a platform in place at the window. My intention is to take out the shed window and put a caged platform (not sure of the name for it. The shed was cleaned out every 2 days and fresh water was given 3 times a day, their food bowls were washed every day and topped up, cant think why they left tbh,id have been quite happy living in there being cared for ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 they are pigeons ;D No they are buzzards ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrisss Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 it looks to me like they were too strong and had little chance of checking out their local area, once they go up they go barmy ,and before they know they are outside their area, in saying all of that [like i am a expert!!!]they still might make it home, i have had birds that have made it back as young birds after a month or so, and as i have learned, never underestimate pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 As long as they are safe then thats all im concerned about They were beautful. I must admit I like the white birds 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 thats true in 2002 we lost 46 youngsters in 2004 one came back had by state of it been on farm drage over this way by race birds and siad im home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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