BLUETT1983
349 posts
Aug 04, 2008
11:22 AM
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VERY NICE BRO! LOOKING GOOD
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft
NBRC.
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kopetsa
1287 posts
Aug 04, 2008
11:23 AM
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Very nice loft and birds Game! I like them two rec. red ones a lot, What family are they?
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Andrew
Last Edited by on Aug 04, 2008 11:24 AM
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TheGame
95 posts
Aug 04, 2008
11:29 AM
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These are all Kumro birds....
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mcroller
183 posts
Aug 04, 2008
11:33 AM
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nice birds,how old are they.
jimmi
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TheGame
96 posts
Aug 04, 2008
11:35 AM
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umm not too sure they all still peep tho...
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sundance
703 posts
Aug 04, 2008
12:50 PM
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looks like a dark tort, a light tort, a black self, 2 recessive reds, and a white, but I think it looks like the white had some black in its tail. I raised one just like it this year and am not real sure how to call that one.
Good looking birds though... They should be good. Did you get them from Ron Kumro?
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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TheGame
97 posts
Aug 04, 2008
12:53 PM
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I got these birds from a friend who has some of Ron Kumros birds. He breeded them and let me have some of the young ones.
Last Edited by on Aug 04, 2008 12:54 PM
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TheGame
101 posts
Aug 04, 2008
1:01 PM
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When some of are my birds are sitting down and resting they seem to sitting ontop of one of their wings??? Is that natural?? Or could the bird be injured?? The bird doesnt seem hurt or anything when hes walking around and etc...
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kopetsa
1292 posts
Aug 04, 2008
1:15 PM
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Most of them look between 40-50 days old..
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Andrew
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kopetsa
1293 posts
Aug 04, 2008
1:17 PM
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Game they do that always right after a bath..
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Andrew
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TheGame
102 posts
Aug 04, 2008
2:26 PM
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So how long do I gotta keep these guys in before I can start trap training them?? Also when should I start cutting down on feed??
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jnyce
225 posts
Aug 04, 2008
2:47 PM
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right now while ur getting them located i sit mine on the roof all day then when its time to put them in i put the feed tray in and start puting on the landing board and helping them in if they try not to i keep my hands very close to them so they dont fly away----------
jerry t
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Newbie 08
1 post
Aug 04, 2008
2:56 PM
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How long should I keep my birds caged before I let them out?? I've had them about 5 days now. They are only about 60 to 70 days
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rollernewbie
33 posts
Aug 04, 2008
3:02 PM
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Nice looking birds...loving the Rec.red ones....
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-Billy
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sundance
704 posts
Aug 04, 2008
3:10 PM
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i always kept new birds in for about 2 weeks. You got a nice aviary cage on the front of the loft so they should be ok in anouther week.Just let them come out on their own. dont spook them. They need to know the loft is a safe place.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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jnyce
226 posts
Aug 04, 2008
3:17 PM
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one question game are u flying out of the kit box or ur loft
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jerry t
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TheGame
103 posts
Aug 04, 2008
7:37 PM
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At the moment I only have the loft....
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cr250
99 posts
Aug 04, 2008
7:51 PM
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Nice looking birds Game.I like the red checks.Did you get to see the parents fly? If so how were they?
Brian
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TheGame
104 posts
Aug 04, 2008
8:10 PM
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Im not sure if I saw the parents fly but I did see 2-3 diff teams fly and they were pretty nice!! It was my first time seeing Rollers in person so I didn't really have anything to compare it to.
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
1970 posts
Aug 04, 2008
8:15 PM
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Nice.!!
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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TheGame
106 posts
Aug 04, 2008
8:18 PM
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So its a minimum of at least 2 weeks before I let them out and start practicing trap training that you all suggest?
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
1971 posts
Aug 04, 2008
8:21 PM
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Yes....!!!!!!!!!!!1
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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TheGame
107 posts
Aug 04, 2008
8:28 PM
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Oh boy this is gonna be a long 2 weeks then ima have to wait lol!!!
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CVRC
423 posts
Aug 04, 2008
10:31 PM
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hey those are some very nice lookin birds...the loft came out nice....
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Cristian Castro
CM Loft
CVR
WWW.COACHELLAVALLEYROLLERS.COM
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cr250
105 posts
Aug 04, 2008
10:36 PM
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Seeing those rollers fly is what got you hooked isn't it.Thats what did it for me.Good luck.By the way nice loft.
Brian
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gotspin7
1638 posts
Aug 05, 2008
4:28 AM
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Game, real nice ones!
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Sal Ortiz
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KiddenAround
13 posts
Aug 05, 2008
11:32 AM
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Looking at these pictures, I am wondering if these boxes are brand new, or what method are you using to keep them clean? Pigeons are beautiful, but nasty thangs! :)
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-- Laura
Professional Thrill Seeker
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TheGame
111 posts
Aug 05, 2008
11:34 AM
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Yea the nesting boxes are brand new...the whole loft is brand new!! LOL
But I made the nesting boxes so the bottom shelves slide out. This will make cleaning easier and if I ever have to replace the shelf it will be very simple and easy.
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kopetsa
1300 posts
Aug 05, 2008
12:32 PM
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Good luck with them Game, but you need some more of them.. I really like that solid?? black one too!
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Andrew
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TheGame
112 posts
Aug 05, 2008
12:35 PM
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Yea I should be getting another 5-6 of them within a couple of months...
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TheGame
128 posts
Aug 10, 2008
5:12 PM
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I let me birds out today for the first time!!!
It was pretty exciting and scary LOL
When they came out they flew ontop of a pine tree and sat there for a good 15 mins. They then all the sudden took off in all sorts of directions...maybe something scared them.
I was scared because they started to fly out pretty far...as time went by they slowly came back and stayed in the area. Then 2 of the birds came in got food and went to roost. Then the remaining 4 followed later.
I need help/tips on what to do from here now....
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kopetsa
1352 posts
Aug 10, 2008
5:14 PM
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Sweet! Good luck Game.. How long did they stay out?
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Andrew
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TheGame
129 posts
Aug 10, 2008
5:41 PM
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They were probably out for an hour or so. Not much flying but just sitting around....
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sundance
729 posts
Aug 10, 2008
6:00 PM
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Hi Game,
Make sure they are kinda hungry when you fly them. I feed every day in the afternoon, so I fly just before feed time. They learn the schedule and will get the routine. fly, then feed. After a couple weeks and they are trapping in good for ya, if they only stay in the air for 10 or 15 minutes, thats when I start flagging them back up to make them learn to fly 20 to 30 minutes. They should be kitting well for ya in a couple weeks also.
They dont get supper till they fly the time. I keep the trap closed till I`m ready for them to trap in. I`m Boss, and they learn that quick. It might seem cruel at first, but they are smart and will learn quick.
After this all you got is lots of fly time to get them to the roll. 3 to 6, maybe even 8 months or more . Depends on the family, whoever you got them from should be able to tell ya how long it takes till they start rolling. Fly them every day if possible. This will help get them to the roll faster. Like practice.
And last thing, watch the weather and the BOPs. Bad weather and high wind is a good way to fly them off. Most of us learn this the hard way. It really sucks too. LOL
Also, if the sky sharks are hanging about, keep them in. You might have to lock them down for a week or so to convince the preds that there aint no free meal there.All your time, feed, and training aint worth squat if they get eaten alive by a pred.
On that note, good luck, fly smart and hard.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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Electric-man
1924 posts
Aug 10, 2008
6:01 PM
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Be patient with them right now! They should fly a little more each day! Make sure they are hungry everytime you let them out!
Sounds like they know were home is at though! Let them repeat this for a few days! Your on your way!!!
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Val
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TheGame
130 posts
Aug 10, 2008
6:15 PM
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Thanks for the help all! I really appreciate it!
Just another question... how many times a day should I let them out and for how long?? Should I leave the fly pen open so they can come out and hang around outside for the most day??
Last Edited by on Aug 10, 2008 6:17 PM
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Electric-man
1925 posts
Aug 10, 2008
6:32 PM
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Most of the guys try to fly their youn 2 and 3 times a day! I only have time to fly once and they do alright! If you fly twice, only feed half rations when they come in. that way they don't get over fed and they won't trap the next day!
I never let my birds hang out very long! The BOPs will return from their migration soon and you will see they aren't somthing to take lightly. If they think they can get an easy meal, they will hang around until all meals are gone! We have to get really smart when they are hanging around! Lots of tricks, but they are smart and they get smarter all the time! We've been hollering routine, but when a BOP is around, you make the flying times anything but routine! If my birds get attacked, I immediatly lock down for 3 to 5 days, then I start flying at different times to confuse them!
Pray that you don't get falcons in your area, cause thats a whole different game! Thankfully, I haven't had to deal with one yet!
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Val
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jnyce
241 posts
Aug 10, 2008
7:14 PM
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i got falcons and hawks
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jerry t
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Electric-man
1926 posts
Aug 10, 2008
7:25 PM
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You better sadlle up then Bro! Your gonna have your hands full! I suggest at least a temp lockdown everytime you get hit and then keep your fly times mixed up when you do fly, if you do!
Don't keep feeding them!
I dred the day a peri finds me! Coops are bad enough for me!Plentyful too!
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Val
Last Edited by on Aug 10, 2008 7:30 PM
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TheGame
132 posts
Aug 11, 2008
3:56 PM
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Any ideas or techniques to get the birds flying?? Everytime I let them out they just fly around for a lil bit then sit ontop of the pine tree....
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jnyce
242 posts
Aug 11, 2008
6:11 PM
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dont rush them they will fly more and more each day they are just learning there surroundings if u try to scare them up u might lose them just be patient
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jerry t
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KiddenAround
27 posts
Aug 11, 2008
7:03 PM
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Beautiful kit box!
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-- Laura
Professional Thrill Seeker
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BLUETT1983
370 posts
Aug 11, 2008
11:09 PM
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GAME nice videos bro i see you up n running now good luck with them bro
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft
NBRC.
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TheGame
133 posts
Aug 12, 2008
7:50 AM
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Thanks Dom...
How long till they usually start flying and quit bumming around?? Also when I call the birds down they don't come right away sometimes they don't come for up to an hour or more...
You think im over feeding them??
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TheGame
134 posts
Aug 12, 2008
4:02 PM
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Just had an HAWK ATTACK today!!! I came home from work and saw all the birds had trapped except one. I then let the rest of the birds out. About 5 mins into it im standing about 15 feet away from the birds and BAM! A hawk flys out of the trees!! The hawk hit one of my birds and feathers went everywhere! I yelled and ran towards the hawk which didn't have a great grip on the bird and it sent all but 2 of my birds flying into the sky. I then got all the birds to trap... VERY CLOSE CALL!! :x
Last Edited by on Aug 12, 2008 4:57 PM
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washington86
479 posts
Aug 12, 2008
4:40 PM
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Yes, especially when you are surrounded by pine trees. It's hard to tell where the BOP is going to attack because they are always hiding in trees. I had an attack yesterday, but none of mine are hit. Your birds are still very young and they aren't really good at out-running the hawk. My younger are always the first to go because the hawk can tell..it only attack a certain bird.
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W.Cha
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TheGame
135 posts
Aug 12, 2008
4:49 PM
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Yea I have a sump thats behind my house where all the pine trees and etc are... I wouldn't be surprised if some hawks have nests there. I really never thought I would get hit very scary day today...
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TheGame
136 posts
Aug 13, 2008
8:25 AM
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Are there any times of the day when the Hawks are not around??? Or a good time to fly??
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sippi
464 posts
Aug 13, 2008
9:31 AM
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Game sounds like you are over feeding. You better get a handle on the feed can. You dont want birds to lounge around outside. That is asking for a hawk attack. If mine dont trap in five minutes or less I cut the feed. Sitting on the roof or in trees is the worst thing that you can do. That is the Coopers favorite ambush site.
sippi
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Ragin Rollers
52 posts
Aug 13, 2008
10:43 AM
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Hey Game:
Watch the other birds if they seem scared or different or not even aroud then dont let them out.............
Ragin......
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