Feather Pulling

[Doves1111]

Re lee,
Thank you for all your information...I have a lot to learn about raising Fantails for show! This thread has been so interesting and helpful.

Dawn

[upcd]

Doves1111, gald you stopped over. How many fans do you have and what colors? Who are you thinking about showing? Re lee, Didn't get to seperate or pull tails. 2 of my rollers got tied up together in fishing line. One had it around his neck the other around both feet. So I was busy trying to keep one from killing the other. They were laying on the ground flapping. I got my nail scirrors and trimmed the line around the neck first, then went to do the others feet.Both seem to be ok. Will recheck in the morning

[Doves1111]

Originally Posted by upcd

Doves1111, gald you stopped over. How many fans do you have and what colors? Who are you thinking about showing? Re lee, Didn't get to seperate or pull tails. 2 of my rollers got tied up together in fishing line. One had it around his neck the other around both feet. So I was busy trying to keep one from killing the other. They were laying on the ground flapping. I got my nail scirrors and trimmed the line around the neck first, then went to do the others feet.Both seem to be ok. Will recheck in the morning

I only have 2 breeding pair (Opal x Lavender...Spread Ash Red Opal x Khaki) and their 6 young. There are 3 possible's....1 Black and 2 Grizzles... I have a nice BM that's put together nice...but only has a few white feathers in it's tail.

I'm so glad you got to your Rollers on time...I was 4 when I got my first pigeon (a barn pigeon). She got caught in fishing line that some bird must have brought up onto the bird feeder...well, it wrapped around her neck...my Mom and Brother ran out to save her...but it was too late. I still remember that like it was yesterday...

Dawn

[upcd]

Your birds sound really nice. Wish you the best in winning. Good colors. Blessed find, catching those 2 before someone died. I thank the Lord for that one. Sorry you could not catch the the little barn pigeon. Bet that was horrible. What are you doing to ready your birds for show?

[Doves1111]

Well...for starters I pulled the tails of 2 today. They look pretty silly and hate me now. But I'm sure they'll get over it...

I'm glad your rollers are doing fine, that was a close call.

Dawn

[upcd]

I put the fantaials in a cage and then I will pull tail feathers. Hosed out loft today. What have you been doing?

[re lee]

And remember to put the birds in the show or walking coop to prp them for the shows. Helps relax them to the enviroment. And in about 6 to 8 weeks the new tails will be in full And ready to show. remember to watch tails As they grow in for any problems Good time also to dip or dust so new feathers will not be worked on by any lice or mites.

[upcd]

Sounds like a fun deal.

[Doves1111]

Do you have just the Fantails to prepare for showing? Or are you planning on showing other breeds/species as well?
Hopefully I will be showing 10 Ringneck Doves...5 Fantails...and 5 Pheasant Pigeons. AND maybe a few Diamond Doves.

Dawn

[upcd]

Rollers, maybe westies. Really didn't think of showing anything but indain fantails. Sold most of the rollers and traded the westies for a cockateil. It hard for me to focus on to many birds at a Grand National.

[upcd]

and all chain link covered with smaller material. Get coop winterize. Putting up draw shades and plastic over certain areas. All birds are in heavy moult.

[upcd]

Everywhere accept on the birds. They don't look as good as that previuos picture. They look like pin custion.

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by upcd

and all chain link covered with smaller material. Get coop winterize. Putting up draw shades and plastic over certain areas. All birds are in heavy moult.

That is one hunk of handsome pigeon you got there,upcd!

[Lady Tarheel]

UPCD - that bird is so gorgeous. maggie

[PapaPigeon]

I've never actually seen Diamond DOves shown, are they held, or do judges just look at them in the cages? They are tiny, and I've wondered this for a while.