U Ever Contemplated..rapping In?

[ghostrider]

Just had a bird reported ( youngster ) found torn to bits by another fancier taking his dog for a walk

Another one last week mauled ....tail feathers missing,etc

I'm lucky,my mate has lost over 50 youngsters either off the top of the loft,or when training (all wing stamped )

Only 2/3 reported upto now

Others Friends have also Had many birds go missing up and down the country.

And the seasons not over yet

Rpra,+ Mention no names!!...know the Hell we are going through with our sport,but don't give A SH*T

[geordie1234]

Nearly everyday I contemplate it tbh I was even thinking about it last night even though I have had a relatively succesfull season (in my terms) The money and time involved is almost life consuming.... I even thought about jst racing a team of ybs in the future with a few stock pair and a small team of darkies

 

I know of eight people chucking it this year up and down the country it's the same story.

 

Bop aint the only problem

Cost is a big factor....when I tell my mates how much I'm spending each month they think I'm bonkers....When you think of the cost involved just to get started and competitive its frightning

 

lofts, Ets , pigeon,fees, birdage so on so on so on

 

Ahh the joys I've got 32 for this weekend happy racing guys lol

[duncow]

Nearly everyday I contemplate it tbh I was even thinking about it last night even though I have had a relatively succesfull season (in my terms) The money and time involved is almost life consuming.... I even thought about jst racing a team of ybs in the future with a few stock pair and a small team of darkies

 

I know of eight people chucking it this year up and down the country it's the same story.

 

Bop aint the only problem

Cost is a big factor....when I tell my mates how much I'm spending each month they think I'm bonkers....When you think of the cost involved just to get started and competitive its frightning

 

lofts, Ets , pigeon,fees, birdage so on so on so on

 

Ahh the joys I've got 32 for this weekend happy racing guys lol

[walterboswell59]

never would not know what to do with myself lol and i love the sport so much but as i get older and less mobile ill have to cut them back maybe just go for national racing trying to maintain a team to compete in club fed and national racing is hard work even for a young man your heart really has to be in it for the amount of work and time you have to put in to win and be consistant you also need an understanding wife and family and yes the cost is out of control and you can get caught up in the hype and c p that goes with pigeon racing and end up spending a fortune on birds potions and lotions over rated feed we have all done it but pack them in not me control what i have and no matter what it says on the bag grain is grain and hopefully the bop problem is now in hand so light at the end of the tunnel no doom and gloom here fix it guys and enjoy your hobby dont let it beat you work around the problems and sort what you can race day again tomorrow love it win lose or draw good luck to you all but ill still be trying to beat you lol

[bibendium]

Never thought of packing in , might have to downsize in the future if finances change but there will always be pigeons here.

I get a kick when even the late ones come home be it days, weeks , months after the races always impressed by the love of home and the determination shown by the birds to get here.

[moscow master]

never would not know what to do with myself lol and i love the sport so much but as i get older and less mobile ill have to cut them back maybe just go for national racing trying to maintain a team to compete in club fed and national racing is hard work even for a young man your heart really has to be in it for the amount of work and time you have to put in to win and be consistant you also need an understanding wife and family and yes the cost is out of control and you can get caught up in the hype and c p that goes with pigeon racing and end up spending a fortune on birds potions and lotions over rated feed we have all done it but pack them in not me control what i have and no matter what it says on the bag grain is grain and hopefully the bop problem is now in hand so light at the end of the tunnel no doom and gloom here fix it guys and enjoy your hobby dont let it beat you work around the problems and sort what you can race day again tomorrow love it win lose or draw good luck to you all but ill still be trying to beat you lol

Well put

[Mossgiel]

never would not know what to do with myself lol and i love the sport so much but as i get older and less mobile ill have to cut them back maybe just go for national racing trying to maintain a team to compete in club fed and national racing is hard work even for a young man your heart really has to be in it for the amount of work and time you have to put in to win and be consistant you also need an understanding wife and family and yes the cost is out of control and you can get caught up in the hype and c p that goes with pigeon racing and end up spending a fortune on birds potions and lotions over rated feed we have all done it but pack them in not me control what i have and no matter what it says on the bag grain is grain and hopefully the bop problem is now in hand so light at the end of the tunnel no doom and gloom here fix it guys and enjoy your hobby dont let it beat you work around the problems and sort what you can race day again tomorrow love it win lose or draw good luck to you all but ill still be trying to beat you lol

Good post and echos my feelings exactly.

[dal2]

Canny remember not having pigeons. I see loads of down sides to the sport..........but I love it. Time is my problem but find a way.

[knoxjn]

have two weeks to go as am helping out picking up birds on Friday nights then am gone the handful that are left will have a home as long as its needed