Pigeon Talk

[Pyxis]

Not to be a downer, just preparing for worst case scenario but do you have any other pigeons that could foster the squab in case the parents don't take care of it properly? I know you've had a ton of issues with that pair.

Me, I'm the 'other pigeons', haha. I'm ordering Squab food just in case.

 

[Old_Strain_Lover]

What are you breeding for? Better instincts? you don't race, do you?

What is the farthest toss you have done?

I used to race, but I have been out of the competition part of it for years. I suppose most people are striving for better homing instincts and speeds, etc... but realistically at this point I am just maintaining the strain and making sure they can still do their job. Farthest successful release? 700 miles. I always wanted to hit the 1000 mile mark someday, but who knows.

 

[backyard pigeons]

I used to race, but I have been out of the competition part of it for years. I suppose most people are striving for better homing instincts and speeds, etc... but realistically at this point I am just maintaining the strain and making sure they can still do their job. Farthest successful release? 700 miles. I always wanted to hit the 1000 mile mark someday, but who knows.

Very nice. What made you quit racing?

 

[Old_Strain_Lover]

Very nice. What made you quit racing?

In my area old bird racing is dead. I never did care about young bird racing (was only ever an extra means of training for me). And I'm not going to move just to be able to race

 

[Qwerty3159]

 

[backyard pigeons]

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So cute! Any signs of eggs yet?

I love your new avy! Is that a vireo? I dont recognize the bird.

 

[WVduckchick]

Two new squabs today

 

[backyard pigeons]

Two new squabs today
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Awesome! Me to!

 

[biophiliac]

Awesome! Me to!

Congrats! Hope they both thrive.

 

[backyard pigeons]

Congrats! Hope they both thrive.

Yes, so...

I am treating my breeders with a 4-1 that covers paratyphoid. I have 4 clutches that are currently being sat on in my breeders loft. We will see if the 4-1 helps.

then I have 4 clutches being sat on now that are in the flyers loft which haven't received the 4-1. We will see which do better. I am hoping the results are very clear. We will see.

They ones that hatched are in the flyers loft. Their parents haven't been treated. We will see!