Brett01
1 post
Feb 23, 2009
3:28 AM
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new 2 the sit i been breeding & flying roller about 6 month my young bird 2 to 4 month old just starting fly & roll for a long time but lost 3 bird in 3 days 2 bop i have lock them up but how long do keep them in or do i fly them at diffence times
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3117 posts
Feb 23, 2009
5:15 AM
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I would recommend no less than 2 to 3 weeks. I would cover any flight pens and eliminate any visual clues that pigeons are on the property. Its a safe bet, that the BOP are waiting for your next release.
* 2 to 3 weeks minimum. Hope all works out for you.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2528 posts
Feb 23, 2009
5:49 AM
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Welcome Brett01.
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Ralph
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pat66
296 posts
Feb 23, 2009
7:25 AM
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What state do you live in? That has a bearing on their migration unless they are resident hawks.
Also welcome!
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Pat
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Brett01
2 posts
Feb 23, 2009
10:59 AM
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iam in melboune austarlia hi all & thanks Brett
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Edgar
592 posts
Feb 23, 2009
12:24 PM
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welcome bret my only guess in your situation will be to just wait until the BOP migrate if its a residential BOP just work around it fly at different times or fly only a couple birds if you dont get hit by bop continue and release all the birds your flying. Time changing really helps sometimes good luck buddy and remember patience is a big key in this hobby. Edgar
"ROCKET"
Last Edited by on Feb 23, 2009 12:26 PM
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Brett01
3 posts
Feb 23, 2009
8:45 PM
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thanks Edgar ill lock them down 4 a few week & start morning flys as ive been hit in the afternoon
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Brett01
4 posts
Feb 23, 2009
11:33 PM
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hi toughrollers what part of melboune have u had bop problem
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toughrollers
17 posts
Feb 24, 2009
1:42 AM
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hi breet01 i live near dandenong. and yes i have hawk problemes, as well. were are you from and what lines do you fly
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Brett01
5 posts
Feb 24, 2009
3:18 AM
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iam out werribee way & i fly monty i pick up six pair of he,s breeder from a guy get out of rollers so far they r looking good in the air & in the breeding pen
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toughrollers
19 posts
Feb 24, 2009
10:44 AM
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they are exelent birds breet01. i have ruby,and monty,blood lines. first genaration birds.i have done very well with them and now i have heaps of second genrations. i have found montys blood to be very hard to control, were rubys lines are easy.
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Brett01
6 posts
Feb 24, 2009
11:02 AM
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what do u mean by hard 2 control as iam only new 2 roller
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Brett01
7 posts
Feb 24, 2009
8:37 PM
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yea that them very hard 2 get them down thank tounghroller
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SappAttack
18 posts
Feb 24, 2009
9:22 PM
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Not only would i fly at different times, but i would test the sky with a B-team first. Keep track of when you are hit. The time of day, the weather, everything! Then try to determine when he BOP's will be deperately hungry, or just out and about and looking for trouble.
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J.C.
"Texas Style Rollers"
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SappAttack
19 posts
Feb 24, 2009
9:25 PM
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For instance, BOP's in Texas are hungry and ready to hunt ANYTHING after a few days of rain.
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J.C.
"Texas Style Rollers"
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toughrollers
26 posts
Feb 25, 2009
12:24 AM
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hey brett01 here is my mobile if you need help 0403742680
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raffi59
44 posts
Feb 25, 2009
5:53 PM
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hi brett im from melbourne as well and fly montys as well
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Brett01
8 posts
Feb 25, 2009
9:29 PM
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hi raffi59 have u got bop problem aswell what part of melboune thanks brett
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raffi59
47 posts
Feb 25, 2009
9:38 PM
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hi brett yes i have got hawk problems as well im sure we all have. igot my birds from toughrollers he has great birds he has three lines montys ,rubys,and his own contact him nice guy to chat with
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Roller Lady
7 posts
Feb 25, 2009
11:41 PM
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Welcome Brett01 I know toughrollers from Australia Melbourne and he has fantastic birds.
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Brett01
9 posts
Feb 26, 2009
11:01 AM
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hi roller lady
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Windjammer Loft
737 posts
Feb 28, 2009
6:20 AM
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Brett01.....you need to take some good notes. Keep track of "when" the BOP arrive in your area(what month) Note when they "leave"(what month). Every area of the country is different. But the final decision is up to YOU.. Don't be too "impatient" that's the whole key to raising and flying rollers.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Feb 28, 2009 6:24 AM
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Brett01
12 posts
Feb 28, 2009
2:46 PM
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hi windjammer loft thanks 4 the tip i have been taking note on all my birds & breeding records & their flying habbits thanks paul
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toughrollers
36 posts
Feb 28, 2009
3:12 PM
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hey brett i have a pair of ruby rollers . you can have. if your intrested wont cost you a thing and you can see the difrence in ther flys
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Brett01
13 posts
Feb 28, 2009
11:30 PM
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hi toughroller that would be great can i pick them up next week end & have a chat with u about the birds thanks Brett
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toughrollers
38 posts
Mar 01, 2009
12:11 AM
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yes brett any time you have my no
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Brett01
16 posts
Mar 02, 2009
3:35 AM
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hi toughroller ill give u a call on friday 2 get the best 4 you thanks Brett01
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