Pigeon Talk

[WVduckchick]

 

[WVduckchick]

I got one pic of Shadow/Java’s squeaker before it decided to take a dump on my wrist, which ran right up my sleeve.

 

[biophiliac]

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Brick and Brewer? They look great! Especially with their heads feathered in now.

I got one pic of Shadow/Java’s squeaker before it decided to take a dump on my wrist, which ran right up my sleeve.
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Feathers coming in and a full crop. Looks healthy even if small for its age.

Thanks for posting pics from the show, I didn't know you were a judge!

 

[WVduckchick]

Brick and Brewer? They look great! Especially with their heads feathered in now.


Feathers coming in and a full crop. Looks healthy even if small for its age.

Thanks for posting pics from the show, I didn't know you were a judge!

Brick and Brewer are developing very nice crests! I’m pleased. And they are still so sweet. Chance is actually easier to handle than Bugsy was too. I put him in with B&B while the parents ate today, then Trip went in to feed B&B and Chance didn’t even try to eat from her. She just ignored him. Then Bonnie was looking for Chance, so I moved him back, and he immediately began trying to get fed from her. I guess they recognize momma!

I still haven’t named the little one, but it’s doing much better.

I wish I was a show judge
No, not really. It’s tough. Lots of beautiful birds.

 

[biophiliac]

Was also a judging event f

Oops I misread your post. It made sense to me what with all your seramas that you might be a judge!
Isn't it great to have a bunch of squeakers!

 

[backyard pigeons]

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looking 'ok'. Well... They look healthy! But need some more feathers on their chest. haha!

 

[backyard pigeons]

You've got some nice pigeons. I like the black and white one.

Thanks. Its a portuguese tumbler hen. Here's her mate. Hoping to show them this fall.

 

[backyard pigeons]

@WVduckchick you and @Fields Mountain Farm are the closest to the Louisville pigeon show in October. Are either of y'all going? I probably will be!

 

[h2oratt]

Yes, she bites HARD! haha but I have to put my hand under to check the babies. I'll wait til the cock's on the nest tomorrow to add some shavings under the chicks. He will be easier on me.

Put a plastic cup over head while you are checking.

 

[The Farms at Marian Lea]

Yes it is a racer. It overshot its home loft by about 70 miles. I've never had pigeon as food before. I should imagine it must be like quail. Only a king pigeon must have more meat.

They are soo good, flavorful and healthy too. They are definitely bigger than a quail. In fact one of the squabs i dressed last season weighed 760 grams.