Australian Pigeon Company
The Australian Pigeon Company is a company owned and operated by Dr. Colin Walker, a veterinarian. The Australian Pigeon Company is the supplier of premium, scientifically formulated pigeon products. The company provides a range of pigeon nutritional supplements and medications designed to help fanciers maintain the health of their birds. The combination of substantial experience, technical […]
Pigeon Dropping Interpretation
Click on the following link for an informative article from the Australian Pigeon Company about the different signs in pigeon droppings. https://www.auspigeonco.com.au/dropping-interpretation.html?fbclid=IwAR1haPLyJQU3E8RtjgQ5voEnDmjWQAEJSpY7dN7gVI8DtOdvF2gHCMLLv8c
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Richard Jaconette Color Analysis
Richard Jaconette Color Analysis Of the Many visitors who come to see this writer birds in the air, several fanciers have remarked, “I notice you have birds of all colorations rolling. How do you breed for a performing Birmingham Roller like Black Rain? First, I must say that acquiring the proper bloodlines is paramount […]
Disinfecting Done Right
Disinfecting Done Right By Peter Teska In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, businesses and homes have had to develop new standards for facility hygiene. As the world recovers, businesses need to protect staff and customers during and after reopening. Building service contractors and facility managers should review current practices, products, and tools. […]
Biosecurity for your Pigeon Loft
Biosecurity for your pigeon loft By Carol Cardona Extension poultry virologist Taken from the University of Minnesota Extension Quick facts Biosecurity in your loft helps prevent disease in your loft. Isolate your flock from other birds. Always quarantine new or returning birds for 14 days. Avoid contacting other birds or sharing equipment between flocks. Clean […]
Pigeons And Influenza
Pigeons and influenza viruses BY: Carol Cardona, Extension poultry virologist Taken from University Minnesota Extension Quick facts Pigeons are quite resistant to infection of avian influenza virus (AIV). Pigeons can be potential hosts of AIV, as shown by research. There are very few documented, natural infections of AIV in pigeons. AIV may adapt to pigeons […]
Box Perches
Box Perches For a 15 spot perch cut the following from 1×4 material 4 pieces – 25 1/5″ 4 pieces – 43″ 2 pieces – 27″ Set aside two of the 43″ boards and the two 27″ boards. These will be used to make the outside edge of the box and don’t […]
Wendell Carter loft
The video is of Wendell Carter’s loft, sometime in the 1980s. It is a large video so may not load on some older devices. Click on the View option below to see the video. View Wendell Carter’s Loft
O. J. Hood loft and kitboxes
Two videos O. J. Hood shot sometime in the 1980s of his loft and kit boxes. It is a large video so may not load on some older devices. Click on the View option below to see the video. View O. J. Hood Loft View the second video of O. J. Hood
Hawk Deterrent ?
One of the biggest problems we face in the hobby is the increasing number of raptors in our fly zone. Here is an interesting deterrent that we hope proves workable in the long-haul. I (Mark Fields) am skeptical, as hawks are not dummies, but if this proves to work it could be a “game changer” […]
Marking Kit Birds
One of the biggest problems a beginner will face is identifying a particular bird in the air. Even long-time breeders will have problems with certain colors and combinations, but there are tricks that can be used to help you in this matter. Kevin Monroe started this interesting discussion, that addresses this topic: To follow […]
George Patterson in 1989
The first video is of George Patterson in 1989. It is a large video so may not load on some older devices. The second video is also of Mr. Patterson’s birds. Click on the View option below to see the video. View George Patterson in 1989 Second video of George Patterson birds
Roller Masters Bob Evans
Bob Evans was one of the greats from the early days of the roller. So much time has passed and information has been lost about these pioneers that we are happy to be able to share this short bio with our members. You may access our stored copy by clicking the link below. Link […]
Jerry Higgins – Unlocking the Roll
COMBINATION TO UNLOCKING THE ROLL By Jerry Higgins What is the secret to Raising better rollers? What is the combination of variables needed? This combination may be a better description of what is needed for selecting and breeding the better Birmingham Rollers. There are certain aspects of selecting Rollers as breeders, which need […]
Sun Cage
Every breeder loft needs a sun cage. Not only should it be easy to use, but should be stout enough to prevent predators from getting to the birds. Some time ago I learned that using the wire shelving from Home Depot or Lowes was the way to go. Here you can see a sun cage […]