KNIFEMAKER
11 posts
Dec 16, 2006
12:37 PM
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Being new to the hobby and this forum I have a question that may or may not be able to be answered other than by general opinions. Having read most of the posts I dont recall seeing this topic touched on but if it has please excuse my over sight.
I know many of you have started new guys like myself in the hobby over the years and obviously some have hung on for the duration and still participate today however many fall to the wayside for whatever reasons and with this said here comes the question.
What do you believe the percentage of new comers is that actually stay the course and see competition ? What might be the number one reason that a new person fails and what can be done to help them keep interest ? Paul (KNIFEMAKER)
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parlorfancier916
196 posts
Dec 16, 2006
1:50 PM
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mismanagement can lead a fancier to stop breeding rollers, you can get plenty of rolldowns from families that are misnaged, I'd say that about 20 percent of fanciers who started around the smae time will see competition. Some just breed for color because they couldn't manage the roll in the family and has begun to lose interest in it. It's just a view from me.
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Velo99
731 posts
Dec 16, 2006
2:01 PM
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Let`s see. Lack of patience, getting sold a load of crap birds from a feather merchant,reading the "other site" j/k,
Preds,thieves,work,wife/girlfriend,and I am sure there are others.
Personally I feel the best way to start is to do a little research and then buy a couple of pairs from Tony,and the best local flyer you know. You have the bases covered that way. You get better results and feel better about your program and will tend to not lose interest.
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If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
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nicksiders
947 posts
Dec 16, 2006
5:39 PM
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Many newcomers do not realize the amount of work that goes into properly managing roller lofts. They also expect success too quickly and get quickly discouraged. They need to find other breeders and make friends. That way they will have someone they can bounce things off on and to hear thier frustrations so they do not feel alone with thier own frustrations. Find a club and join besides the NBRC(a local club). These beautiful little birds can be frustrating at times and you need help in overcoming the frustrations.
Nick
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Snicker Rollers
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luis
26 posts
Dec 16, 2006
6:01 PM
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I think this is a hobby that for the most part you pick up as a youngster and it stays with you for life.At least that's my story and i know very many people who can tell you the same.There's is also a small percentage that pick up the hobby later in life and stick with it.Personally i can't be without pigeons,i feel like i'm missing something if they're not in my backyard.I've had pigeons since i was 9 yrs old and i am now 37.I gave them up for a while,when i was sowing my wild oats, but they eventually found their way back into my backyard.I'll die a pigeon fancier.As far as people quitting the hobby.There's a million reasons why this could happen but if you truly love pigeons,they always find their way back into your life.
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motherlodelofts
1092 posts
Dec 16, 2006
7:08 PM
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Lots of work , plus you really gotta love pigeons , if I didn't have Rollers I would have another breed , most probaby racers.
Scott
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