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PigeonDetective

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  1. Iv got a young pair on a single squab.. When they were on the egg, both were attentive. Now the cock is getting rough and driving the hen off the squab. Iv already witnessed him standing all over the baby. Does the chick even stand a chance with such a dad? Or will he be better once the chick starts calling for food? Iv separated them for now, but this cantle the answer
  2. I've been told they don't tend to be very good parents and the cocks don't mature until around 3 years? Can anyone talk from experience?
  3. I'm just treating them like my other birds, even in the settling stage they seem to have different personality than what I'm used to
  4. Hi all.. Just wondering what special requirements this breed of pigeon needs to perform best? I believe alot of people give up on this breed due to their demanding temperament. Do they breed well? I have seen pictures of their housing (mainly from abroad) and their enclosures seemed cramped. Is this specific to dewlaps? Any info would be much appreciated, seems quite thin on the ground online.
  5. Good thinking.. Didn't really cross my mind.. So you don't think I should persist with the way it is now? He's familiar with the enclosure hesun now.. Was settled into there and raised 2 clutches there..
  6. More of the same today.. He's a little more relaxed.. Doesn't appear to care less if the hen was there or not though
  7. Thanks for the reply.. Does it matter if he can see his old loft? Not nice seeing him pacing up and down
  8. Hi all, iv just separated a pair and put the cock with my chosen quarantined new hen. He was all flirty with other hens when in the other loft. Now he's just agitated and trying to get out back to his old mate, makes me feel sorry for him! When will this settle down? I dont want to keep him confined to the breeding cages, but I'm worried he will just get more worked up in the aviary. The hen doesn't know what's hit her, hardly romantic when your new partner keeps going on about his ex. It is early days, just need to reassurance and tips if anyone has any input.. Thanks, Lee
  9. I would love to see some pictures if you are able to upload some? do the birds you keep have the high flying behaviour still?
  10. Hi all, haven't been on for a while.. read a couple of articles and wondered whether this is an exstinct breed?
  11. Mine arnt used to peanuts, don't think they know what their missing yet.. Started using redband, they have definitely responded well to it
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