A couple of years ago we had a guy at our club and his birds used to quite literally slip out of my hands when I basketed them. Sadly no longer with us otherwise I would ask him directly.
Thinking about it, I dont think it was a particular
strain of pigeon and I have noticed it since on many birds.
I do believe it is a "manufactured " process and wondered if anyone could give me any tips on getting my birds into that condition.? The guy did more than his fair share of winning.
Slick feathering
I agree with King, wether a bird has “Silk” or “Sacking” feathering is a matter of genetics imo.
Of course a good diet can enhance feather quality but it can’t turn a coarse feathered pigeon into one with Silky feathers, we found that Linseed is particularly good at promoting feather quality.
One of our best sprint cocks was sacking feathered as were all his siblings the only time it seemed to affect him when there was rain knocking around even at exercise he used to try to get in if it was raining.
Of course a good diet can enhance feather quality but it can’t turn a coarse feathered pigeon into one with Silky feathers, we found that Linseed is particularly good at promoting feather quality.
One of our best sprint cocks was sacking feathered as were all his siblings the only time it seemed to affect him when there was rain knocking around even at exercise he used to try to get in if it was raining.
Your right. The type of feathering won't stop birds winning, but as you say rain can cause a bird with (you say sacking, I call it course) feathering a problem. I don't think it matters in todays racing where any forecast of rain leads to a cancelled race. Back in the 70s & 80s we used to race EVERY week, rain or shine. And it was common to have birds dropping in, some looking like drown rats and others looking hardly wet.Bowbroom wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:59 pm I agree with King, wether a bird has “Silk” or “Sacking” feathering is a matter of genetics imo.
Of course a good diet can enhance feather quality but it can’t turn a coarse feathered pigeon into one with Silky feathers, we found that Linseed is particularly good at promoting feather quality.
One of our best sprint cocks was sacking feathered as were all his siblings the only time it seemed to affect him when there was rain knocking around even at exercise he used to try to get in if it was raining.
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Thanks for the replies gents.
If I'm reading your opinions correctly and you are saying that it is "genetic" then should I assume that it is inherent in certain strains of birds. I appreciate that everything has to be perfect through the breeding process but the concensus appears to be that while it may be a favourable 'trait' it is does not necesserally need to be a winning one....?
If I'm reading your opinions correctly and you are saying that it is "genetic" then should I assume that it is inherent in certain strains of birds. I appreciate that everything has to be perfect through the breeding process but the concensus appears to be that while it may be a favourable 'trait' it is does not necesserally need to be a winning one....?