Been windy and cloudy here all day. Just the odd glimpse of the sun.

I don’t think darkness is all it’s cracked up to be but that’s just my personal opinion. There’s no denying that they look immaculate but they’re also flying with a wing of nest flights. The new flight feathers are generally a bit bigger and stronger than nest flights. You say modern darkness Neil! ...

MIL wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:10 pm In the past i've took the YB and hens away at about 16-17 days

I've also took the hens away and left the cocks to rear from 16-17 days too

I take the hens away a couple of days earlier only because I don’t what any of the hens looking to go back down on eggs.

Hi Neil. I do breed youngsters from my widowhood’s. As I keep no stock birds and only the odd pair of naturals my youngsters come from my widowers. I pair them up on Boxing Day. I let them rear this round. Either one or two depending on the hatch, not bothered which. I took the hens away when the y...

MIL wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:05 pm I think that's 3 different 1st Fed winners outta her now for 2 different fanciers?

She's not doing badly

A very good pigeon to have.

Look forward to seeing the photos Dev.

Well done Neil. Great result

Hi Neil. I do breed youngsters from my widowhood’s. As I keep no stock birds and only the odd pair of naturals my youngsters come from my widowers. I pair them up on Boxing Day. I let them rear this round. Either one or two depending on the hatch, not bothered which. I took the hens away when the yo...

A cloudy start to the day here.

Good morning all.