Neil the hen with 2 dropped tail flights was ugly big as a cock her brother was A1 in hand n had 2x2nd fed but she had 2x1st fed n was ugly but her parents were unbelievable breeders that's why she got a chance as a baby with the dropped feathers because normally there useless but being of that pai...

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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 ...

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