smoke747
1310 posts
Oct 15, 2008
8:15 AM
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Which strain is the best? When people say things like these are the best birds you can have what criteria are they using to make these statements? How do you determine which is best or if mthey are really good? Are they being compared to other strains or put up against other strains or merely assumptions based on being locked in your own backyard? Just a little something to think about.
I personaly have witnessed thousands of kits and have yet to see a strain that has all the attributes I look for in high %.
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Keith London
ICRC
Last Edited by on Oct 15, 2008 8:21 AM
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3757
958 posts
Oct 15, 2008
8:49 AM
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Keith that is great observation on some of the statements made. The best strain is the one that fits a person’s individual needs or wants. It is all relative. Also, I have to agree with you on the statements as they should state that the strain is the best for them because what is good for them may not be good for you or me or someone else.
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Norm_Knox
210 posts
Oct 15, 2008
10:28 AM
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Right on guys.. I think a lot of people hear these big names (Higgins, Smith, Pensom, ....) and automaticly assume that these birds are the best strain. I will have to say that I agree with you Keith and would like to add that it doesnt take too long for someone to DESTROY birds. So as far as the "BEST" strain ""to each his own""... Just my two cents ...
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N/A Loft
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kopetsa
1810 posts
Oct 15, 2008
11:59 AM
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Andrew
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Scott
1193 posts
Oct 15, 2008
2:34 PM
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Good post Keith, a flyers birds are only as good as what is in the stock loft regardess of what name or band numbers are behind them.
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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smoke747
1313 posts
Oct 15, 2008
2:38 PM
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Hey Scott I hope all is well.
smoke747
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Keith London
ICRC
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WaTtS UpP
1165 posts
Oct 15, 2008
2:42 PM
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whats up big keith when is you guys getting the icrc 2009 bands
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Watts uppp homeboy
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smoke747
1315 posts
Oct 15, 2008
2:44 PM
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January
smoke747
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Keith London
ICRC
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WaTtS UpP
1166 posts
Oct 15, 2008
2:53 PM
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when yah having the club meeting and how much is it for the bands
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Watts uppp homeboy
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smoke747
1318 posts
Oct 15, 2008
2:57 PM
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Watts, The club meeting is usually the 2nd week of January but you have to be voted in and someone is supose to nominate you, which is never a problem. Are you ready or will you be ready for comp?
smoke747
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Keith London
ICRC
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ezeedad
798 posts
Oct 15, 2008
3:04 PM
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Good question Keith... and it sort of humbles us to really look at our birds and to admit that there is a lot of work for all of us to improve what we have,
Paul G
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WaTtS UpP
1167 posts
Oct 15, 2008
3:48 PM
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i say both why join a club if your not ready and why join a club if your not going to compete i say im ready im buiding compartments next month and putting my pairs down in dec. i lost my whole kit ill haue a kit by feb.
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Watts uppp homeboy
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RO
185 posts
Oct 15, 2008
5:57 PM
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I think it's the way people manage there bird's.You birds are image of your management in my opinion.
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Ro
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KiddenAround
106 posts
Oct 15, 2008
6:51 PM
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Great answers! Makes me feel better. I'm starting to think that my birdees are perfect for me because they are pro-feshunnal trappers! They're young, still not rolling well yet, but man, they trap in GREAT! lol
(And of course, the one that was starting to roll got taken by the Cooper, the one and only -- so far -- attack.)
I still love hearing their wings flap, the sound of the rushing air when they buzz by, watching the sun shine off their feathers when they turn in the sky. I can't wait for the thrill of the roll!
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-- Laura
Professional Thrill Seeker
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gotspin7
1942 posts
Oct 16, 2008
3:56 AM
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Keith, great post! I think it is what best fits a individual. I tried a few different strains and I probably did not give some enough time but I think now I am working with one that works for me. I will also agree with what Scott Campbell said! It is all about what you cultivate!!!
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Sal Ortiz
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silver tail
521 posts
Oct 16, 2008
6:48 AM
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Great Post Smoke I think most guys in our great hobby go of hear say and look at pedigree and big names more then the roll performance of there birds. I also agree with Scott the better the stock loft the better your chance of having good offspring but it is easeir to produce junk then the goods
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redchecker16
169 posts
Oct 16, 2008
4:02 PM
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great post smoke i also agree with scott, silvertail i once was one of those guys but Learned Quick its all in the air 4 me now. redchecker16
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CSRA
1691 posts
Oct 16, 2008
5:00 PM
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very good post thanks for putting that out there
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