foxdigger13 114 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I thought rollers were only good for enticing other racing pigeons in, am I old school lol?That's nowt to do with rollers baw lolAww lol, is that tumblers then or fan tails? Or am I talking keek lol. Rollers are competition birds, Some lads use fantails to bring their kits in, but it's mainly controlled by feed, look up duckwings roller thread, that'll explain it all, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 one of my grandads sayings ---dont fill your loft full of shite they cost as much to feed as good uns Wise words too which are applicable to any livestock i was about 10 when he told me i`ve applied to any animal i`ve kept Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,963 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 How's the.birds doing gouldy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gouldy257 79 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 all doing good gnipper haven't ventured to letting them out yet have only 1 pair of Birmingham rollers paired up,,, other to aren't yet have to young limerick tumblers think there this years but ill upload pics in a min for you's to get a look at still only getting to grips with all of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gouldy257 79 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 my pair of rollers.... the limerick tumblers are on top half... the young limerick tumbler (think its this years) what do you's think??? few of the rollers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gouldy257 79 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 few more pics just that's the hutch i made for them will do the job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,963 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 One bit of advice I'll give you which I've got off others is take that bowl of food out and feed them once a day. You want them piling into the food dish when you call them, either a whistle or shaking the feed tin. Makes it a lot easier when you do let them out. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gouldy257 79 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 good advice that is... I've just stated doing that last night funny enough,,, , went out today and they were all diving in when i gave it to them I've threw out more food, than what the birds have ate from i got them been shaking it in a pea tin to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 rule of thumb mate, one handfull per 2 birds, get them used to coming in to a whistle and a shake of the tim as youngsters, and they'll remember it as older birds. in the off season, i used to buy some peanuts, the monkey nut type ones, no salt or additives etc, strt giving them as a little treat, once they get a taste for them they will overcome any fears of you for them, given when moulting especially, the high oil comtent aids greatly in feather quality as the new ones come thru. I envy you mate, i miss my birds amd racing them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gouldy257 79 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 decided to let out to of my does and they were out from yesterday evening got one of them back in this evening and the other is still floating about wont come in yet so hope he comes in tomorrow with the other one when i let it out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,963 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Make sure any you let out are hungry and they know your call = food. If it doesn't know a call it will probably keep flying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gouldy257 79 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 ayee am shaking the tin and whistling so they should start coming around now and also with this one going out and in be grand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 i'd be more inclined to keep the one in mate , extra incentive for the other to come in, his mate and food = focus the mind imo. good luck and enjoy your time with your birds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gouldy257 79 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 had the 2 limericks coming in and out this couple of days then decided to let another one out with them hes disappeared hopefully he'll appear tomorrow 1 of the limericks is getting fly every time i go to close him in he heads back out of the flight so I've lifted the food of him he's not going far but i cant get a hand on him as were before he was grand hope this will work you's any tips if I'am doing this wrong?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,963 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Keep em hungry and get some bob wires or a drop trap on the pen for them to get back in. Their stomach is the key to training them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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