Pigeon Talk

[backyard pigeons]

Just found this nice table of pigeon genes and traits

https://www.taubensell.de/002_Neu_Genetik/Englisch/genetic_traits.htm

Thanks! Genetics are so confusing. I just pair 2 birds and see what I get!

 

[WVduckchick]

Thanks! Genetics are so confusing. I just pair 2 birds and see what I get!

Right?!!!

http://kippenjungle.nl/kruisingDuif2EN.html

 

[Hokum Coco]

@Hokum Coco had a bird return with its wings duck taped together right?

I think you may have misinterpreted that post.

I wish the bird had of returned with wings duct taped together.

In fact what happen was the birds both wings was " AMPUTATED" to the second joint which would be from left to right in this diagram.

The Alula was missing on both wings.

That barbarian interpreted a suggestion by some one for wing clipping.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I think you may have misinterpreted that post.

I wish the bird had of returned with wings duct taped together.

In fact what happen was the birds both wings was " AMPUTATED" to the second joint which would be from left to right in this diagram the Alula was missing on both wings.

That barbarian interpreted a suggestion by some one for wing clipping.

and it walked all the way home! How far?

 

[Hokum Coco]

and it walked all the way home! How far?

No actually it was able to gain enough altitude to fly from roof top to roof top about 10+- miles back to my loft. Some one never got the bird back and I actual punched the young man in the face when he tried to claim it.

I was that upset. The bird passed away about a 3 months later.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

No actually it was able to gain enough altitude to fly from roof top to roof top about 10+- miles back to my loft. Some one never got the bird back and I actual punched the young man in the face when he tried to claim it.

I was that upset. The bird passed away about a 3 months later.

Wow. Smart bird to escape and come home

 

[Hokum Coco]

Wow. Smart bird to escape and come home

It makes my " BLOOD BOIL" every time I think of it. The procedure is actually called Pinioned Wing. Apparently it is usually only done to one wing to inhibit flight to one day old birds. I never was aware of it until that one occasion.

I hope I never encounter it again as long as I live.

 

[h2oratt]

It makes my " BLOOD BOIL" every time I think of it. The procedure is actually called Pinioned Wing. Apparently it is usually only done to one wing to inhibit flight to one day old birds. I never was aware of it until that one occasion.

I hope I never encounter it again as long as I live.

Yes, it’s like declawing a cat.

 

[WVduckchick]

It makes my " BLOOD BOIL" every time I think of it. The procedure is actually called Pinioned Wing. Apparently it is usually only done to one wing to inhibit flight to one day old birds. I never was aware of it until that one occasion.

I hope I never encounter it again as long as I live.

Yes, it’s like declawing a cat.

It’s often done on ducks too (especially wild type ones that people want to keep as pets, like mandarins, teals, etc). I hate the thought of the process, and I can’t even begin to imagine doing it on an older bird. That’s just cruel.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Sorry for another long post again today..
Today was grocery day so Ive been out till about an hour ago..

That's great!

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Name him Robin!

Oh PERFECT!

Here's a few quick pics!
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No reds! Just chequered and Barred! Got my rings today too! It caused a bit of confusion though because my annual membership runs out end of February so I tried to sort that at tha same time. I can only renew my membership through the regional secretary not direct with the club, so I phoned the reg sec and it turns out he is retiring and a new guy is in the process of taking over. Several phone calls and a cheque in the post....sorted!
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Glad you it sorted!

I FINALLY caught up on this thread! I have 1 pigeon, he's a flightless brat that likes to growl and wing slap at anyone that goes near him, hides in the dark, and lives in a tiny chicken coop...

would loveto see some pics.

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View attachment 1666501 the red and white is growing on me rapidly. . but I really like the ones like I circled.

Those are pretty! My problem is I can't seem to decide which are my favorites. .

Too many decisions hey @shawluvsbirds! I like the archangel pigeons.
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I need more space!!!

Exactly! Way too many...
I like him!

Did y’all know this?


Fantails are often used by pigeon flyers in the training ofracing pigeons and Tipplers. They are used as droppers
in that they are placed on the loft landing board as a signal to the flying birds to come in and be fed. Due to the fact that can't fly much distance, they can easily be thrown into the air to attract homer and racing pigeons to return from the sky. Here is an example of a trainer in Australia demonstrating how to use the Fantail Pigeon to summon racing pigeons home...

I did not know that.. really interesting tho!

Now I just need to build my loft and get some acrobatic pigeions, lol

yep.. yer hooked!

Sorry yall. I'm NOT good at qouting just replying

It took me forever! WV, Shaw and Sour can tell ya.. it was bad..

It makes my " BLOOD BOIL" every time I think of it. The procedure is actually called Pinioned Wing. Apparently it is usually only done to one wing to inhibit flight to one day old birds. I never was aware of it until that one occasion.

I hope I never encounter it again as long as I live.

That's just awfull! And so sad!

Yes, it’s like declawing a cat.

Horible!