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Re: Observation at all times
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2025 2:38 pm
by Diamond Dave
Have to agree with that Devo. Since the change of circs regarding my loft, I have been scraping out every day and I am loving the change in the birds response to me especially in the y.birds - as many of you guys suggested would happen.
However, it has its down side too coz while I am cleaning out ( just over an hour) I am not able to observe my racers loft flying. So this thread has made me realise that I need to change my routine in some way.
Re: Observation at all times
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2025 8:28 pm
by Diamond Dave
Surley you didnt need to be told to observe your birds Dave
I wouldn’t never be in the loft why my cocks fly I’m watching every movement they make how they fly , is it circles is it straight is it low is it high are they breaking or staying as a group , how many mins there out of sight
If this thread has helped you I apologise to Devo as I never thought it wasn’t basic as a boy I was told this just a 15 year old kid
Sorry Devo you was right I was wrong it has helped someone
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To be honest mate, I don't have a clue what any of that means, the only bit I know is when they go off clapping,
I know nothing about small circles, disappearing, flying high and flying low. My idea of observation while they are flying is to just sit and enjoy them and I have missed doing that while I am scraping out.
I would love to know more about these things if any one would be kind enough to enlighten me.
Re: Observation at all times
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2025 9:25 pm
by Diamond Dave
Thanks Neil, I am not a novice and have had a few half decent results more by luck than judgement. I came to racing a bit later in life but have had many distractions due to "life" getting in the way.
I kept them.as a kid for a short while but didnt have that same apprenticeship that you must've had.
I've kept them for a while now but have never had a mentor as such and sites like this and the old pigeon chat have probably saved me many years in what I have learnt and why I am eternally grateful to you guys for your support.
Re: Observation at all times
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:15 pm
by Diamond Dave
Thanks Mike, I am going to change my routine from here-on in. I have missed watching them fly and will enjoy it even more now that I have a few things to look for.
Re: Observation at all times
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:54 am
by Diamond Dave
I totally understand Dave
I hope the bits you pick up on here from
the other members bring you many more wins
There are a lot better knowledgeable people on here than me , but if I can help in any way I will try to
Not that I know much myself
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Thanks Neil, much appreciated. I sometimes feel I am way out of my depth speaking to you guys on here but try to glean everything I can from your conversations.
Re: Observation at all times
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:54 pm
by From The Chair
Devo1956 wrote: Mon Apr 14, 2025 9:23 am
This is a subject that i really think is important of the sport, over the years of being part of the sport. This subject not only observing the birds, but also people around birds.
Movement around the loft is a tell tale sign, it is a mirror image for the birds from you. Stay calm and don't grab at the birds, let the birds come to you. Sit down in the corner
of the loft, you will soon start picking up little things about your birds. Just remember every living thing, is an individual and we all have our different ways.
I like to stand back and observe, all tasks being carried out in the loft. How the birds perform while tasks are being carried out. Their reaction to every task being carried out,
a calm loft will always be a happy home for the birds. And routine plays a major part in racing pigeons, also a major part of your own life as the keeper.
So prepare well, take notes and plan ahead. you will find the bond with your birds will help. The partnership becomes much stronger.
so true