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5th April 2009, 11:47 AM
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Mark..........I FINALLY got the birds out of the loft today.......man, what an awful year it's been. I'm usually later than I should be getting my YB's out the first time, but I've NEVER been this late......I was SCARED to death.........however, all in all, it went pretty good. Something, I don't know what, spooked the birds and they scattered. I've got 4 missing right now, but none of them are any you sent me. Thank goodness.........got a few sitting in a tree.......but all of yours are inside the loft.........so, all in all, it wasn't a bad day.......they'll stay in tomorrow....its supposed to rain. Hopefully I can get them out again Tuesday.
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5th April 2009, 05:29 PM
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Mark was the one who sent you the birds. Some of them do have my bloodline though. Hope they do well for you. Randy
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5th April 2009, 05:34 PM
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 I call them "Mark's birds" all the time.........
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5th April 2009, 07:12 PM
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Hello, Mark all of the Ybs are doing great. I have been letting them fly around the loft. I try to only let a few out at a time. I did open the door on Saturday and let them all out they were having a blast. They are getting stronger, few more week them may be hitting the sky.
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6th April 2009, 05:15 AM
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Hi Mark
sorry I missed you call last night I didnt see that you called until this morning Ill try to call you when I get a chance to go outside and get cell phone service lol I FINALLY got to let the young birds out yesterday they all steered clear of the cars this time  wont be able to let them out again today because its supposed to be VERY windy this afternoon  this weather is just horrible this year
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6th April 2009, 06:01 AM
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I talked to him last night and told him the same thing. It's been VERY hard to get the YB's out this year. I too got all of mine out yesterday for the first time. Had 5 sitting in a tree ALL DAY. Finally one came down and trapped. The other 4 stayed in a tree until it got dark and then took off. Two have come back this morning a couple of times, but then leave again. I told Mark last night that none of the birds acting crazy were his, but one is his. When I counted birds last night, I think one moved while I was counting and I counted it twice.  I didn't see any hawks yesterday, but there's one out there this morning. Haven't seen it, but I can hear it............ 
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6th April 2009, 05:58 PM
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Ace, We have our first YB's hatched today off of the 600 mile Canadian Cock (He's paired with a Visser). What a find!!! I'll keep you updated on how his young do this year. We will be shipping a 700 next OB season and his young are going to be candidates for that race.
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10th April 2009, 07:16 AM
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Mark
Just wanted to let you know that one of your birds has figured out how to get out of the loft through the drop trap. LOL I had the settling cage up but didn't have the trap closed. We went to eat breakfast and when we got home, the bird was out in the settling cage.....
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10th April 2009, 07:22 AM
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now aint that something
you have yourself a harry houdini there  what can be done to fix that Renee?
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10th April 2009, 08:49 AM
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10th April 2009, 11:30 PM
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Well the nesting platform that I build for the third pair seem to be working. I will let you know when the nest and the eggs come about. Funny how the little things make a difference. I have one pair that is on its third pair, each nest in a different location.
The band numbers for the four that will be racing follow. They are looking strong and healthy. AU FM 09 7731 AU FM 09 7732 AU FM 09 7733 AU FM 09 7734 Randy
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12th April 2009, 09:49 PM
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Nest is constructed and he is driving her. The other two should be on the next set of eggs soon. The babies are looking great. I think the three pairs should lay within days. The babies should also be old enough to race with the ABQ club. I will let you know. They do not start until end of september. I am also going to contact the Grand Junction club. I will try and find a place to test them. My thoughts are to let them raise this round and foster the next eggs out and then give them a rest. They are looking great.
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18th April 2009, 06:07 PM
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We have eggs. All three pair are now on eggs. Your pair that usually has a silver and a check or bar ended up with a silver and a slate with wf. When they get a little bit bigger, I will send you some pics. Interesting colors. The slate is very dark. I am interested to see what he turns out like.
I think I may be able to race this round with the Albuquerque club also. That would give you 10 birds in their young bird series. Would be a good test for them. I also had a pair of mine with two very very light bb with wf. Almost powder looking. When they get older I will take pics for the post. My second round threw a lot of color this year. Randy
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20th April 2009, 08:33 AM
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Hi all,
Great to hear the feed back on how the birds are doing. I have just arrived back in Florida from two weeks in Georgia with no computer. Renee & Ed, I know it is importent to have good weather the first several times the birds are out. I have complete faith in both of you and I know you will do everything you need to in order to get these birds ready for this years racing season. Southwing, Glad to hear all of the birds are doing good! Keep them going. Can't wait for the races to start!!!! Even though I will not be racing this year it is good to know my birds will. TipplerBeni, Hoping to hear from you soon! Ken & Randy, It is great to have friends like you in this pigeon racing world!! I would like to thank you both for all you have done for me and my birds. I will be giving you both calls soon to catch up on the latest bird poop. Ace/ It's Mark, Renee 
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