parlorfancier916
118 posts
Jul 26, 2006
4:03 PM
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hi guys I have a cock from a closefriend, that seems to be getting a lot deeper, the backround of it's parents and grandparents are all 10-20 footers. this one has been getting deeper, and deeper. it is 13 months. ohkay first week it was a 10 footer, then last week it ranged from 10-20 ft. yesterday it flew again and the depth increase from 35-50 footer. do you guys think I should keep flying this bird or cull it? I'm afraid it might smash the next time it flys, I've checked the bird and it's not moulting, seems to be in good condition, I feed it canadian wheat and scrap... I'm thinking it'll roll deeper next time I fly it, never had a bird increase it's depth this much in 3 weeks and a 13 month old as well..
Last Edited by parlorfancier916 on Jul 26, 2006 4:04 PM
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Santandercol
217 posts
Jul 26, 2006
4:35 PM
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Hey Parlour,
If it's going to be a rolldown it might kill itself and save you the trouble.I've got a bird that was rolling asfar as the roof once and landing on his feet and doing it into the trees too,but landing safely.He seems to be gaining control,and rolling less deep since I darkened the kitbox some more.Kitting better too.Only 4months old so obviously still developing.Give that bird a chance man.But you know,you eventually gotta be ruthless with the birds in this sport,and face the culling thing.Lots of guys have a hard time with this part of the game,but if you're gonna be into animal husbandry,ya gotta face it.Have fun,thats the main thing.
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Kelly
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nicksiders
736 posts
Jul 26, 2006
5:43 PM
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The 35 to 50 feet is a good thing as long as it does not rolldown. Deep is good as long as it keeps it together and is not wing switching; twizzling; and all of the other crape that is not ball bearing smooth. The roll should be tight and striaght down. Then it should SNAP out of it and immediatly rekit. There is nothing wrong with a deep roller who has it altogether. Good for you, if it does.
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Snicker Rollers
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GREED FOR SPEED LOFT
113 posts
Jul 26, 2006
6:49 PM
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Parlor, welcome to the learning experince with these birds.
It's all about knowing your birds and different families. I to have had some birds come into their depth at later ages (10-16 months) it was quite worth it, because they were sound in mind and body and performed like champions at nice depths with control. I hope your bird does not roll down, i hate late roll-downs (a waste of my time and money)..Feed it some extra wheat and if you can let some extra light in your kit box , if you have'nt already,try some extra liberty with this bird for awhile if time permits...
Good Luck..................R-LUNA
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radusopo
6 posts
Jul 27, 2006
2:44 AM
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ive had lot of problems with rolldowns and they all started just like yours rolling deeper and deeper every day until one day they fall down,so if you think its a good pigeon you should either stop flying it or breed it.
radu
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C.J.
498 posts
Jul 27, 2006
6:19 AM
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I would let him fly. He is either going to get control or end your problem himself. If you put a bird that hasn't proven himself in your breeding program you are only setting your program backwards. Don't put any bird in your breeder loft that doesn't belong there.
C.J.
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parlorfancier916
122 posts
Aug 02, 2006
9:48 PM
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I did what yall said and you know something?, it's a gonner :,( this makes me sad. fell from about 70 foot high, I think it had an incident or something because the wings seemed to be stuck high up, I tried to flex it but it was stuck, don't know why. died on impact..
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C.J.
529 posts
Aug 03, 2006
6:26 AM
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Well atleast now you know what was happening and you didn't stock a defective bird. Imagine if you had of stocked him thinking he was great and kept passing on his defective gene. Sorry to hear about your loss but in the end it is for the best.
C.J.
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