Tools for shows

[TaylorGS]

Hi all,
I am going to get into showing in the next year or two and I was wondering what kind of tools do I need for grooming or trimming and so on. Oh my breed is Fantails.
Taylor

[pigeonsR4me]

Most serious show persons carry a small plastic tool box or fishing tackle box with a single tray to hold the following supplies:

*Nail Clippers
*Emery boards for filing beaks
*Syringe with some aquarium tubing that fits over syringe tip in order to force water into birds that won't drink
*A small wash rag or dishtowel for wiping birds' feet.
*A soft toothbrush and small bottle of Johnson's Baby Shampoo in case one needs to do some emergency cleaning of a bird.
*Wooden clothespins for attaching food and water cups to coops, thereby holding them in steadier upright positions.
*Some Vaseline for cleaning up the legs and feet of the birds, and adding shine.
*Small scissors for trimming when allowed on your breed.
*Tweezers for plucking that one feather that takes precision work to make things right.
*Dixie cups or plastic cups for feed and water containers for your breed of birds.
*A small pocket notebook for jotting down notes on your birds or quickly getting the address of people you meet at the show.
*A black felt tip marker for writing on coop cards.
*A bottle of eye drops available from a pigeon supply or pet shop. Great for popping a drop into the irritated eyes of a pigeon from dust, shavings, or fighting with other birds at the show.
*QUICKSTOP™ available from the pet store which allows you to quickly stop the bleeding if you cut a beak or toenail too close.

Peter

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Peter,

Wow, great information! I do not show pigeons myself but I never realized that such a "tool kit" was required and/or used...very interesting. Show pigeons are like beauty contestants it seems that need all the primping gear to purdy em up for the shows!

[TaylorGS]

yes, thankyou ver much for all the info. That is very helpfull.
Taylor