Steve_uk
11 posts
Dec 31, 2006
7:55 AM
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Dont ask me why but i took pity on this little fellow this year when the pair fed his nest mate but would'nt feed him i usually just let nature take its course.
It all started here
i did'nt think it was possible to rear 1 from this age but he grew
lol look at him scruffy little bugger
always hungy
chillin watching tv with my new best bud
spot norris with his other buddy and minder buster
borrowing busters crib after a bath
relaxing with my niece abby
Can you beleive that scruffy little fellow turned out like this he's a minter!!!
Last Edited by on Dec 31, 2006 7:57 AM
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chachi
13 posts
Dec 31, 2006
8:18 AM
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Hey Steve, I am a Drill Instructor in the Marine Corps, That one picture of your girl, dog, bird, and Marines on the tube is moto, oohraa. Looks like my house. Yeah, I stuffed a few with wet peas and took the fat squab out for a tiny to get fed first a few times. I believe in nature too, but the sapp in me always has hope that says" This could be the one!" I do have one cock that I was just going to take from the loft 'cause he was just straight ugly and his feathers looked greasy, just plain unnaturally uggglly. Glad he made it now though cause he is a top percher and pretty good spinner. Not the best but nice to watch none the less with good type on the perch. You never know :)
Last Edited by on Dec 31, 2006 8:28 AM
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Velo99
797 posts
Dec 31, 2006
8:25 AM
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Your a saint Steve.
My wife did a very similar thing first season. Was a lot of fun. SHE is the pigeom mom.
nice work mate
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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
1098 posts
Dec 31, 2006
8:28 AM
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I haven't did that in awhile, but there are some rewards with it. They become devoted to you. One of my breeder hens will follow me clear across the road. She will walk with me as long as she can keep up and take to the air to catch up. She is also a good producer.
Nick
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Snicker Rollers
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Velo99
798 posts
Dec 31, 2006
8:31 AM
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Nick,
I have had squeaks do that when I take em across the fence or down the block for the first time. Kinda neat them flying along about eight feet in the air right behind you.
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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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MCCORMICKLOFTS
1001 posts
Dec 31, 2006
8:38 AM
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Great illustrated story Steve!
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W@yne
141 posts
Dec 31, 2006
8:39 AM
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Ste
That bird is the tamest bird i have ever seen it will fly round the garden from your hand down to his house.Its part of Ste`s family now Lol.It earns its keep also by Ste using it for a dropper for his kits but i really have never seen a pigeon like it imagine a parrot so tame Norris is just that.It sure turned out to be a nice looking bird also.
Great patience you had there Ste.
regards
W@yne
Last Edited by on Dec 31, 2006 8:41 AM
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Shaun
394 posts
Dec 31, 2006
9:14 AM
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Steve, we might all learn a thing or two from what you did there. I'm sure there are plenty who would be prepared to go the extra mile for a bird they didn't want to lose. From the pictures, the bird was very young when you began hand feeding. Can you tell us what type of food preparations you used at the various stages and when you changed from what to what. Or, are you going to tell us you fed nowt but peas!
Cheers.
Shaun
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Steve_uk
12 posts
Dec 31, 2006
10:36 AM
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Glad you enjoyed the read as for feed i fed him soya milk and wheatabix warmed then moved on to soaked then mushed maple peas then on to soaked maples and a bit of red band (conditioner) then towards then end just filled him with maples and water with a pinch of grit hope this helps.
Steve
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J T
25 posts
Dec 31, 2006
6:39 PM
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Steve,
Great shot of your niece, and Marine's in the back ground. I see a spot on 20/20 or 60 minutes for this.
If you get a chance shoot me a e- mail,
jallen456@earthlink.net
U.S.M.C.
Jerry
Last Edited by on Jan 01, 2007 7:22 AM
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AIREDALE
45 posts
Jan 02, 2007
2:49 AM
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Thanks, for sharing.Great photos, fantastic story,nice looking Bird.Best to you and yours for the New Year. John
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155
380 posts
May 02, 2008
8:17 PM
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LOL NICE BIRD
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Santandercol
2412 posts
May 02, 2008
10:46 PM
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Hey Steveuk,
How is ol'Norris there???Still flappin??
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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W@yne
1299 posts
May 02, 2008
11:01 PM
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Kel Steve has took a few round of young from Norris as it was a valuble pigeon bred from his best stock.
Good ole Norris has become a daddy and still a very important part of the family lol.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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www.waynegrovesrollers.piczo.com
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BLUETT1983
111 posts
May 03, 2008
4:41 AM
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Very Nice BRO.... Be over your Way Very Soon
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft"
NBRC.....
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Santandercol
2414 posts
May 03, 2008
5:47 AM
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W@yne,
Glad to hear he never became food for you know who.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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