cv rollers
522 posts
Jan 13, 2010
3:28 PM
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----------I have been reading these threads on breeding and how many pairs are u breeding ,so my question is how many kit boxes do u really need and how many pairs per kit??0221 says u only need 6 pairs,is this for only one kit box with no hawk problems?I have 9 pair for 2 kits and one hold over kit and some hawk problems but nothing like L.A,just ur thoughts
Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
4035 posts
Jan 13, 2010
3:38 PM
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I fly up to 30 birds in a kit. I have three kit boxes, but I need four to manage them properly. I will build the fourth kit box this spring.
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1604 posts
Jan 13, 2010
4:17 PM
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Rick, I like three but can see the need for four. Old hens, old cocks, young birds mixed, with the forth box available for separating the young birds by sex as they mature.I use four pair of breeders, with four pair of foster/breeders and four pair of fosters only.
Thom
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Canspinners
323 posts
Jan 13, 2010
5:31 PM
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i have 5 cause of bop problem
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rollernutz
84 posts
Jan 13, 2010
5:34 PM
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Rick, I would say it all depends on how many birds you can properly manage.You could have, let's say four kitboxes full of birds but only realistically only have time for two kitboxes full of birds. I don't think there's really any set number, just depends on what you can manage properly or have time for.You say you have two kits and one holdover kit.That sounds like a manageable number of birds to me.You have 9 pairs and it would take a little more than two rounds to fill up your two kitboxes (excluding your holdovers), you don't have many losses to BOP's. Sounds like your right about on the money to me! Remember it all depends on what "YOUR" schedule is like. The more kits you have = less time to evaluate those kits (of course it depends on your schedule). My system is similar to yours, I have 9 pairs and four kitboxes, but realistically only enough time to "properly" manage two, maybe three at the most (due to work,family,etc.). I always raise a few extra for the BOP'S, cause i'm in L.A.!
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donnie james
885 posts
Jan 13, 2010
5:37 PM
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hay rick,
i have 1 fly box and it holds 25 birds and their all young birds i been thinking to build another or 2 more i haven't made up my mind
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Donny James
"Fly The Best And Cull The Rest"
"Saying One Thing;Doing Its Another"
"Keep Your Head Planted In The Sky And Wings Spanned Wide"
1996 Piedmont Roller Club Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Portsmouth Roller Club Participation Award System Recipient 1994 '96 '97 And 2000
2001 Limestone,Ohio Sportsman's Club Lifetime Member Recipient
2002Portsmouth Roller Club Certified Judge
2004Portsmouth Roller Club Lifetime Member Recipient
"Miss Portsmouth"NBRC/90/J311 Rusty Dun Check Self Hen First Bird To Get Certified In Portsmouth Roller Club History With A Score Of 53 Judge By Joe Roe The 1993 World Cup Winner And John Bender The 1994 World Cup Winner
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cv rollers
523 posts
Jan 13, 2010
7:42 PM
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thanks for the response ,rite now i am not working so time is all i have ,i have an interview on friday so that may change ...wish me luck, been out of work for about a year !!!!!!
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Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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JMUrbon
853 posts
Jan 13, 2010
8:41 PM
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I have 4 kit boxes but rarely fill the fourth. I use one for training the young and the rest for moving the birds around as they mature and develope. Joe
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J.M.Urbon Lofts
A Proven Family of Spinners
http://www.freewebs.com/jmurbonlofts/
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Squabby*32
138 posts
Jan 13, 2010
11:34 PM
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I am with you Joe. 4 is "optimus prime".
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DJJeffman Spinners
ATAPWGIYAHTLY
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STUDENT 2 THE GAME
189 posts
Jan 14, 2010
7:18 PM
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"I have 4 kit boxes I use one for training the young and the rest for moving the birds around as they mature and develope" Joe.....Thats the same way I run my program, but I have three that are identical and the fourth one, I face towards the other 3 for training. Im breeding 12 pairs because I have the room and Im trying to find the best of the best, I plan to breed 3 rounds this year.
Larry
Make It Rain Loft/N.C.R.C.
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR INTERVIEW ....
Last Edited by on Jan 15, 2010 3:33 PM
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STUDENT 2 THE GAME
192 posts
Jan 15, 2010
3:32 PM
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Hope your interview went well CV ROLLERS
Larry
Make It Rain Loft/N.C.R.C.
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Windjammer Loft
1049 posts
Jan 16, 2010
9:11 AM
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Rick...if you are breeding from 9 pr. Theoretically, if you get 3 rounds out of them you will have 54 youngsters,if all goes well. Do the math... And like rollernutz mentioned, what are you able to properly manage??
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Jan 16, 2010 9:19 AM
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cv rollers
524 posts
Jan 16, 2010
9:04 PM
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thanks Larry,i think it went well lasted over 45 min,he said i passed his interview and home office will make the second interview..will see,Paul i think i will let them go for two rounds only and see what is working and go from there ,this is only my second year breeding so i am learning as i go,thanks for your input!!!!
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Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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Windjammer Loft
1050 posts
Jan 17, 2010
7:34 AM
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Rick.... the only way to learn is to ask questions... So.... keep asking them. Good luck this year.
I've had pigeons most of my life, but only into rollers 5yrs now and Iam still learning.
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Jan 17, 2010 7:36 AM
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3517 posts
Jan 17, 2010
8:21 AM
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Rick I send a special message above that you would pass that interview..good luck and lots of Blessing..----------
Ralph.
Pigeons are not our whole life, but they damn sure make our lives whole!" ~
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cv rollers
526 posts
Jan 17, 2010
9:52 AM
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Thanks Ralph,Paul
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Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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