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Kit Feeding Strategy: In a long-running Roller?Pigeon.com thread, fanciers recommend a **50/50 wheat–milo mix** to slow down kit birds, control altitude, and maintain roll quality—especially when barometric pressure spikes. “How Would You Suggest I Slow Down My Kits?”

Feeding Balance: In a 2010 Roller?Pigeon.com discussion, fanciers praised the **50/50 wheat–milo mix** during spring–fall kit flights. Adjusting the wheat or milo ratio helps control height and roll quality as birds develop. “50?% Wheat 50?% Milo Mix” thread

Kit Nutrition Tip: A 2005 thread on Roller?Pigeon.com debates feeding **straight wheat to kit birds**—some fanciers advocate it for developing roll impulse, while others caution about lean body condition. Highlights the need to tailor feed based on family and bird maturity. “Wheat only for flyers?” thread

Feeding Insight: A classic Roller?Pigeon.com thread (2005?06) reveals top fanciers rely on a **50/50 wheat–milo mix** to control kit flight—wheat offers protein/support, while milo lowers protein for tighter rolls and controlled altitude. Why wheat and Milo

Longevity Tip: A July 2005 Roller-Pigeon.com discussion highlights breeders flying and breeding birds well into their teens—one reported 15-year-old hens still producing viable eggs, and an 18-year-old cock still active in the loft. "When Is Old Too Old?" thread

Flight Tip: Many roller fanciers report that **rising barometric pressure**—especially sharply rising—can cause kits to fly unusually high and suffer “overfly” losses. Several breeders now check local pressure trends before routine kit flights. Roller?Pigeon forum discussion

Genetics Tip: Recessive Red masking bar pattern explained on Utah Learn Genetics. Genetic explanation

Roller Conditioning: Feeding wheat/milo blend improves stiffness and roll quality—shared by RollerPigeon forum post. Forum discussion

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