Buster’s birds.

[Andy]

These are the birds from Buster.

Firstly “Steve”
GB22C76342 Blue Pied

Unraced as a youngster. Had 3 x 10 mile trainers.
This year as a yearling he had 9 races:

Littlehampton 83 miles 5th bird 6hrs 48mins
Brighton 102 miles 2nd bird 3hrs 06mins
Eastbourne 118 miles 7th bird Next Day
Eastbourne 118 miles 4th bird 9hrs 04mins
Eastbourne 118 miles 5th bird 8hrs 24mins
Ramsgate 168 miles 6th bird 4 days late
Brighton 102 miles 5th bird 6hrs 12mins
Eastbourne 118 miles 1st bird 19th club 2hrs 57mins Heavy showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Brighton 102 miles 1st bird 16th club 2hrs 42mins

Now this years young birds:

GB23S74222 Mealy Cock

All 8 young bird races:

Stoney Cross 34 miles 6th bird 1hr 35mins
Stoney Cross 34 miles 6th bird 1hr 25mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 1st bird 20th club 2hrs 27mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 1st bird 12th club 2hrs 25mins
Stoney Cross 34 miles 1st bird 16th club 51mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 2nd bird 1hr 52mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 7th bird 6hrs 13mins
Brighton 102 miles 8th bird 4hrs 58mins

GB23S74226 Blue Hen

All 8 races

Stoney Cross 34 miles 3rd bird 1hr 31mins
Stoney Cross 34 miles 12th bird 1hr 47mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 2nd bird 3hrs 35mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 9th bird next day
Stoney Cross 34 miles 6th bird 1hr 16mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 7th bird 3hrs 46mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 3rd bird 2hrs 21mins
Brighton 102 miles 9th bird found in loft 18.15.

GB23S74225 Blue Chequer Cock

All 8 races

Stoney Cross 34 miles 16th bird 5hrs 20mins
Stoney Cross 34 miles 2nd bird 1hr 04mins. Arrived with 1st bird
Littlehampton 83 miles 9th bird 6hrs 49mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 5th bird 2hrs 55mins
Stoney Cross 34 miles 2nd bird 54mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 3rd bird 2hrs 12mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 9th bird Next day
Brighton 102 miles 2nd bird 3hrs 16mins

GB23A97264 Blue Hen

All 8 races

Stoney Cross 34 miles 4th bird 1hr 31mins
Stoney Cross 34 miles 12th bird 1hr 47mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 4th bird 3hrs 39mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 6th bird 3hrs 50mins
Stoney Cross 34 miles 4th bird 58mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 1st bird 21st club 31st combine 1hr 40mins
Littlehampton 83 miles 5th bird 2hrs 49mins
Brighton 102 miles 1st bird 14th club 19th combine 2hrs 32mins.

Unfortunately I had 2 more from Buster that had all 8 races but 1 went downhill after the last race and died. The other went missing off the loft a couple of weeks after the last race. Probably killed by a hawk.

Looking forward to seeing how they do next year.

This was a photo that was taken when one of the hens jumped on the phone while I was trying to take the photos lol.

[George and Morgan]

all cracking birds Steve they done you proud

[Buster121]

Well done Andy and thank you for trying them, makes you wonder what happens and where they go looking at them results one day ok other from same racepoint next day etc, really is a shame about that one dying and the one who vanished off loft hope they do well for next year and look forward to seeing how they do, by the way ''Steve'' looking well

[Buster121]

all cracking birds Steve they done you proud

Thanks George but it is Andy who done the work to get best from them

[George and Morgan]

well done to both of you it's late and not thinking straight

[Andy]

Thanks both of you. I will be racing the 3 cocks on widowhood next year. The 2 hens will probably be used as widowhood hens at the start of the season. I have a few older hens that I want to race on natural. I think though that we are going to be able to race any age throughout the season next year. Although I may not necessarily going to race the youngsters any earlier I may well pair the widowhood’s up at the end of the old bird season and then could give the hens that have been used as widowhood hens a couple of race's once re-paired with the youngsters.
I will do some more posts on some of my other pigeons when I get time. Including any related to other members birds.

[Andy]

Well done Andy and thank you for trying them, makes you wonder what happens and where they go looking at them results one day ok other from same racepoint next day etc, really is a shame about that one dying and the one who vanished off loft hope they do well for next year and look forward to seeing how they do, by the way ''Steve'' looking well

The problem I have to a degree is that I’m the shortest flyer in the combine from the current route but could be different if they go a different route next season. This means that as the combine is over a very large area depending on the weather and wind direction they can get dragged miles off line. But at least these have all sorted themselves out and returned. “Steve” has taken over the top left nest box in the widowhood section. I’m looking forward to seeing how they do on widowhood.

[Buster121]

So am I Andy

[Trev]

Looking good Andy and Buster, a credit to you both. As you say with youngsters it's about learning so as long as they get home it's all good experience which should stand them in good stead for next season. I'm looking forward to seeing how your birds perform on widowhood next season especially if you do change the route slightly it is a shame that you lost those 2, I've lost a couple since we finished racing that just suddenly went sick and a couple that have gone off their wings One of the ones that died was a nice 2 year old Laurie Everett cock who flew, Wetherby 216mls, Hexham 290miles and Perth 404miles, gutted about this one. I think they probably picked something up from the fields although time wise it did coincide with a hawk attack so could have been shock, also overcrowding and the damp loft probably didn't help.
I've got 2 of Steve's left, I'll try and get some pics and post some info once my loft is sorted.

[Buster121]

Did the 2 you lost after racing achieve anything Andy