Rollers and Tumblers?

[pgnanddove]

Hi,

I am bit confused about the difference between rollers and tumblers. Can anyone give me some explanation about these wonderful performers?

Also, I have seen a roller/tumbler performing at about 4-6 ft from the ground. I was told it was a ground tumbler, which of course was highly trained and could perform for a specific whistle. Have anyone seen heard about this?

Much appreciated.


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pgn&dove

[bigbird]

Briefly...
The difference...
Rollers fly high, circling, as a flock. Great performers. They roll backwards.
Tumblers perform lower, often as singles or in flocks, I believe the roll forward, but I could be wrong on this.

Parlor Rollers roll backwards, horizontal, along the ground, for perhaps 60 feet.

Both types have different characteristics visually, but similar in looks as compared to
all other breeds as a whole.

Regards,
Carl

[pgnanddove]

This was my assumtion based on the ground tumbler I had seen, but never knew about the backward and horizontal performances.

Thanks carl



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pgn&dove

[Roller-Pigeon.Com]

Hello,

A properly performing Roller does do backward somersaults with such velocity that you cannot count the number of times it has turned.

It should drop from the sky between 15-30 feet and come out of the roll cleanly and immediately go back to the "kit" or flock.

A tumbler will typically flip backward a couple times.

The difference between the two performances is quite dramatic.

Hope this helps.

FLY ON!
Tony Chavarria
Visit: www.Roller-Pigeon.Com

[This message has been edited by Roller-Pigeon.Com (edited January 18, 2004).]