dragon
1 post
Jan 03, 2008
7:13 PM
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Hi all.
I'm new here and i am looking at getting into rollers . I am in Australia so does anybody know any breeders of quality birds in this country ? . What size /type of loft will i need ? . Planning on keeping around 8 pair of breeders and will keep around 40 birds to fly . Also i don't have much room and lots of large tree's around no real clear space would this be a problem for the birds?. Hope you guys can help with some info .
Cheers Mark.
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rollernutz
47 posts
Jan 03, 2008
7:39 PM
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welcome to the site....
there r alot of past post that have alot of different loft setups, i'm sure you can find a few good ideas, the only problems with the trees maybe is you may have a hard time viewing your birds!........GOODLUCK
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WCWINR97
72 posts
Jan 03, 2008
7:46 PM
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Welcome Dragon! you can talk to Tony or you can try Trevor, hes from Australia..tsy2@bigpond.com.au....hope this helps you out.
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Fomby
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Bill C
44 posts
Jan 03, 2008
8:53 PM
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Hey Mark, Surley the guys can answer a few questions for you. Practically everything is on a past post, so what help out the new guys with some free advice.
For 8 pair I would build a cage 8X10 feet but you could easlily get by with 5X8 feet and keep the birds comfortable. You want a kit box for your young to train from. I made them 4X4X4 on legs with wire bottoms for poop to drop through. put the bob trap door close to the top. That is one thing I wish I would have done. like right at the top of the door, it is easier for the young birds to hop down on and get in. Use a day cage on top for training. Keep plenty of ventalation in the lofts.
If you type in birm. rollers in Australia you will get some guys there with rollers to find out where they are to get you some birds. Go see their kits fly if possible as this is what you will be getting out of squeakers, flyers to breed or breeders.
You can fly from any yard with trees. But try and keep the flying birds kit box in a spot where they can see it from the sky. You will be training birds when young and have something for them to see as a homing device helps as rollers don't have the homing instint that racing homers have. I paint circles on top of my flying kit boxes. You could put a big bulls eye in bright colors on your house roof. I might want to do that too since I need a new roof next year or two.
Trees can harbor birds of prey and once flying you will learn from trial and error when not to fly if you lose some birds. Get Pensoms book from this site and have it mailed to you. It is a big help plus Tony has a book also. Good luck to you. Bill
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W@yne
900 posts
Jan 03, 2008
10:29 PM
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Dragon
Trev checks in here pretty regular try highlighting a new post saying "Australia help needed" that would catch is eye better. There are some fine roller men over there like Adrian Gasparini etc so you will find no trouble acquiring birds but I'm sure Trev will put you in the right direction. Bill thats some good help also.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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dragon
2 posts
Jan 04, 2008
2:16 AM
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Thanks guys for your advice all very helpful . Looking forward to getting started and enjoying the journey over the next few years .
Cheers Mark .
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Velo99
1506 posts
Jan 04, 2008
4:47 AM
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Theres a Aussie roller site. I think its the Sydney Roller Club.
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V99
Keep the best. Eat the rest.
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gotspin7
1093 posts
Jan 04, 2008
5:42 AM
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Dragon, welocome to the site! Good Luck.
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Sal Ortiz
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Steve_uk
307 posts
Jan 04, 2008
7:25 AM
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Do rollers roll upwards in aus?
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CSRA
1078 posts
Jan 04, 2008
7:27 AM
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Talk to Tony about birds he can help you
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W@yne
901 posts
Jan 04, 2008
9:54 AM
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CSRA
I dont think Tony sends pigeons all the way to oz land.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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trevsta65
239 posts
Jan 04, 2008
7:28 PM
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welcome mark where abouts are you in aus im in melbourne if that;s of any use to you .cheers trev
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dragon
3 posts
Jan 04, 2008
7:45 PM
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Hi Trev .
Mate i am on the Gold Coast in Queensland . Looking to get my lofts built over the next 4 or 5 months . then i will be after some birds .
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trevsta65
240 posts
Jan 04, 2008
8:10 PM
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ok when your set up let me know if you are after some birds and i will see what i can do for you.cheers trev
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dragon
4 posts
Jan 04, 2008
8:21 PM
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Hi Trev .
Thanks mate i will be after about 4 good pair of stock birds to start .
Do you know of any clubs up here ? Is there competitions up this way ?
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trevsta65
241 posts
Jan 04, 2008
11:55 PM
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mark send me an email to .tsy2@bigpond.com.au
when i chase up some breeders there i will let you know how to get in contact with them .cheers trev
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