Are these birds any good for show?

[fantailgirl]

Since I'm not familiar with showing birds quite yet, I'd like to be sure that I'm getting good stock. These birds are Figuritas that I just bought. I thought they were cute, without really consulting anyone who knows anything about these birds. The breeder says they are great, and they do look nice, but I want to be sure.

[Jiggs]

I like the look of your birds - very nice. I wish I could keep all sorts but space etc prohibit me from that.

I cannot say if they are show quality as I know nothing about that kind of thing BUT in the birld world its fun and I would just go ahead and show them anyway. If you are proud of them they are worth being seen anyway!

My opinion of course

[fantailgirl]

This guy's just a baby. We aren't sure wether it's a boy or girl at this moment. It's 8 weeks old, I believe, so I'm under the impression that, just like rabbits, he'll moult out into a darker plumage, or is this just how he'll look.

[PapaPigeon]

Well he has a very good stance. . .lol

[pigeonmama]

fantail girl,
You got a nice pair of figuritas, I think. I'd need to see them compared to something I know the size of. Many people will show them standing next to a can of soda. Also, just look up the figurita standard on the internet. Shape of head very important, as is frill, and size. I know who you got your birds from. I got a nice pair from phil last year, that have given me a spectacular baby this year, and I have another pair of squabs from them right now, hopefully as nice as their big sister. In the case of figuritas, smaller is better. They shouldn't be over 6 oz. full grown. As to the fan tail, I can't help you there, but that is a really pretty young bird, and will improve with age, not that I see any faults with that bird at this time.
Start showing, you'll enjoy it so much and learn tons, too. I just have one breed that I raise and show, the figuritas. I hope you enjoy as much as I do. Let me know. Now, I think your hen is a yellow, right? I hear yellow is the popular color in figs. this year. Hope you have many happy, healthy babies from your pair.
Daryl

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Daryl,

What do you think of my "figurita"...I've got him next to a popcan for comparison

He's quite petite, don't you think?

[PapaPigeon]

He's quite petite, are you sure he's eating enough?

[pigeonmama]

Dear Brad,
Now, this is a wonderful bird, I'm sure, but I hope you don't plan on winning any prizes showing Godzilla as a figurita. First off, he's a mite big. He would need to go on such a diet, wear a girdle, learn to schooch down or stand in a hole, and then you'd have to fake that frill somehow. Oh, and the angles are wrong for the head, from what I can see. Like I said, a wonderful bird, but a big goof like his owner !
Daryl

[TAWhatley]

Hysterical you folks! I gotta weigh "my" Runt now and get the soda can photo .. I know this one definitely ain't competing in any Figurita contest <LOL>!

Terry

[Pigeonpal2002]

Originally Posted by pigeonmama

Like I said, a wonderful bird, but a big goof like his owner !
Daryl

LOL....thanks Daryl

[DOOMAN]

BELOW IS THE TYPE MOST SCOTTISH PIGEON FANCIERS FLY,THEY ARE FLOWN FOR THE SPORT OF THIEVING(PUTTING OUT A BIRD IN HOPE OF IT BRINGING A RIVALS BIRD BACK TO YOUR LOFT.)MORE ABOUT THIS CAN BE FOUND ON MY WEBSITE.GLASGOWS DOOS

[DOOMAN]

Here Is Another Of My Birds,a Big Red Horseman Doo

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Dooman,

A big welcome to you here in Pigeontalk and I must say, you've got some very nice looking pigeons! What kind is the first pigeon in your hands...is that a cropper or a pouter? It looks very large!

[DOOMAN]

Originally Posted by Pigeonpal2002

Hi Dooman,

A big welcome to you here in Pigeontalk and I must say, you've got some very nice looking pigeons! What kind is the first pigeon in your hands...is that a cropper or a pouter? It looks very large!

THANKS,ITS A CREAM,HORSEMAN POUTER,THE MAJORITY OF SCOTTISH FLYERS USE THIS TYPE OF PIGEON FOR THE SPORT OF THIEVING,ALTHOUGH LATELY SOME OF US HAVE STARTED TO USE SPANISH POUTERS OR SPANISH X BRED POUTERS.

[DOOMAN]

Originally Posted by dooman

thanks,its A Cream,horseman Pouter,the Majority Of Scottish Flyers Use This Type Of Pigeon For The Sport Of Thieving,although Lately Some Of Us Have Started To Use Spanish Pouters Or Spanish X Bred Pouters.

below Is A Dyed Spanish X Hen On My Cabin.