Anthony webster wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 5:14 pm If there's not 6 winners in first 8 pigeons in pedigree give it a miss lads
I don't like tail either but had a hen once with 2 dropped tail feathers her whole life was a brilliant racer winning against odds n drag to 2 different addresses for me me
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Did she breed anything mate ?

That’s great Buster I wish I did
All mine is based on method and results as I wouldn’t have a clue where to start
Only balance and the throat help me on selection

I see
That’s interesting

I don’t buy pigeons in so the only thing I use as a selection criteria is the basket and whether they are fit and healthy. I don’t treat for anything so if any get sick they either get over it or die/got rid of. I don’t want pigeons with a weak constitution or poor immunity. I have had good pigeons...

Can't really say I have ever taken any notice as long as the bird is fit and healthy Do you never look at balance or pin tail breeding feathers, throat etc when bringing one in or when you select No I only ever had birds from people I know, i handle and wing spread but that is about it So what woul...

Buster121 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 9:30 pm Can't really say I have ever taken any notice as long as the bird is fit and healthy

Do you never look at balance or pin tail breeding feathers, throat etc when bringing one in or when you select

What’s members thoughts on the rump for racing I used to like a broad strong rump / back but I’m finding some good birds don’t seem to have that I still like a tail that doesn’t go up and down but I am starting to think the strength of the rump is not so vital for racing as i once did My treble fed ...

Roasting in east London today

Personally regardless of how much some may or may not pay, which is obviously up to each individual, as there are obviously plenty of fanciers who are prepared to pay big money for pigeons. In my opinion, when you have impressive pedigrees like this you can easily get blinded as to the actual quali...

Sorry to hear that I hope your mum improves soon Going through a similar thing myself with my mum that’s increased this last week I am half thinking about knocking racing on the head for a few weeks to free up time Best of luck I am sorry to hear that too, Neil. it is difficult and I hope things im...