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Old 21st October 2008, 04:23 PM
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When breeding pigeons how do I keep other birds from messing with the eggs.
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Old 21st October 2008, 04:31 PM
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Each pair of breeders should have their own cubby. Either a nest box or a separate cage. MOST pigeons will defend their little piece of earth. Nest boxes should ideally have a front on them with a small opening just high and wide enough for one pigeon to pass through.
Why? What's happening with your birds?
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Old 21st October 2008, 05:34 PM
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Every time my birds get ready to swap a different bird gets on the nest
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Old 21st October 2008, 05:37 PM
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Do you have a mixture of hens and cocks? More of one than the other? What kind of nest boxes do you have? Sounds like there's not enough space for the birds you have.
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Old 21st October 2008, 05:46 PM
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I have 4 hens and 2 cocks but I have two lofts .
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Old 22nd October 2008, 07:04 AM
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If the hens are the problem,put 'em in the second loft.
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Old 22nd October 2008, 02:34 PM
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Get two more cocks and take the 2extra hens and put them in the second loft with the 2 new cocks. GEORGE
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Old 22nd October 2008, 02:47 PM
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I have 4 hens and 2 cocks but I have two lofts .
I love to see the loft looks like, if you don't mind...Also the birds...

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Old 22nd October 2008, 02:43 PM
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Do you have any drawings for a nesting pen
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Old 22nd October 2008, 03:00 PM
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I have a web page it is www.freewebs.com/judge1202
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Old 22nd October 2008, 04:21 PM
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I have a web page it is www.freewebs.com/judge1202
OK, Judge..........I just figured out who you are. Just can't figure out why you didn't say who you were to begin with?
Now, got a few MORE questions......you say you're getting your birds ready for the races, however you only have 5 birds and they are a year old. I asked this before and you didn't answer. Are you a member of a racing pigeon club? If so, which one? If you are a member, I'm sure that the members would be willing to help you with birds and your loft for that matter.
I don't mind helping people out, but I do expect them to be straight forward with me. I've helped a few folks out recently only to have them do things that harmed the birds that I gave them. So, even though I THOUGHT I was cautious before, I've become even more so now. Let's don't play games. Give it to me straight.
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Old 22nd October 2008, 04:34 PM
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No i am not a member of any thing yet. Ok
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