Pigeon Talk

[CCUK]

If the rest of the year is anything like the start, I probably better order 20 to begin with, instead of 10. I ordered 10 to start last year, then ordered 10 more, but only used 8 total. Well, 10, counting the 2 New Year’s Eve babies.

You do seem to be doing well so far! Have you any plans on what you want to do with them? Are you going to sell some or just have a massive flock !

 

[memphis]

I know this is the pigeon thread....but I'd like to see a few pics of Ko! Hint, hint....
And what has Olive been up too? I know she helped decorate for Christmas. And had a nice outing by the lake. Did she ring in the new year? Is she helping to put away the decorations? I get a kick out of that little bird...

 

[Pyxis]

I know this is the pigeon thread....but I'd like to see a few pics of Ko! Hint, hint....

Spoiler: Ask and ye shall receive :P

 

[Serin]

I know this is the pigeon thread....but I'd like to see a few pics of Ko! Hint, hint....
And what has Olive been up too? I know she helped decorate for Christmas. And had a nice outing by the lake. Did she ring in the new year? Is she helping to put away the decorations? I get a kick out of that little bird...

We put the decorations away this morning.

 

[memphis]

Thanks Pyxis! They are a fascinating breed!

And there is Olive...supervising...as usual!

 

[backyard pigeons]

I have 2 racers on eggs! and a pure white homer pair getting close. Hopefully they hatch and raise them I also had a little port hatch. It is tiny! Hatched 3 days ago. It isn't show quality, because of his top beak section and lower beak section are misaligned. I will get a pic soon.

I got my NPA bands today
There is 10. I wonder how long it will take to use them!
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nice! The U.S. Ones are prettier! they were that color last year, but for 2020 they are red.

Do archangel use the 8mm. Like racers?

I gotta get some 2020 bands. Never did use any of the 2019 bands I bought

same here. Here is to a better breeding season!

 

[backyard pigeons]

Here's some pictures. It is hard to see the beak on the Portuguese tumbler squab, but you can kinda tell.

 

[CCUK]

I have 2 racers on eggs! and a pure white homer pair getting close. Hopefully they hatch and raise them I also had a little port hatch. It is tiny! Hatched 3 days ago. It isn't show quality, because of his top beak section and lower beak section are misaligned. I will get a pic soon.

nice! The U.S. Ones are prettier! they were that color last year, but for 2020 they are red.

Do archangel use the 8mm. Like racers?

same here. Here is to a better breeding season!

The bands are a bit boring! I think grey should not be a colour used for them, only colourful! They are 8mm, the same as the racers.
Nice one with the port. Hopefully it will be OK. I remember you having a few problems last year.
I'm not letting mine sit just yet. I have just removed 2 eggs from the fantails and 2 from the racers. The forecast isn't good over here. They're forecasting a cold snap. Most likely it will just be cold and wet!

 

[Qwerty3159]

Nice birds and nice loft BP
Best of luck with your breeding

 

[backyard pigeons]

The bands are a bit boring! I think grey should not be a colour used for them, only colourful! They are 8mm, the same as the racers.
Nice one with the port. Hopefully it will be OK. I remember you having a few problems last year.
I'm not letting mine sit just yet. I have just removed 2 eggs from the fantails and 2 from the racers. The forecast isn't good over here. They're forecasting a cold snap. Most likely it will just be cold and wet!

Oa
The ports are a bit bit of miss when it comes to breeding. so I let them sit whenever they want to!

The local fanciers around here begin breeding about now, they say people are always worried about cold, but it isn't a big deal. They say diseases are more common in the summer, so they needed in the winter. Though, we don't experience the type of weather @Qwerty3159 and @biophiliac experience. It is low 60a now.

The scissor beak isn't affecting the growth of the port at all. I'm not to worried about it. As it gets older, I will file it down if needed. He does have the advantage of food with being the only one in the nest, if he had to compete, I don't know if he would make it. Good beak or not, he will have a good home at my lofts!

Nice birds and nice loft BP
Best of luck with your breeding

thanks. How are your birds? How many do you plan on breeding this year?