rollerpigeon
17 posts
Jan 19, 2004
10:42 PM
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If you are new to raising Rollers, what is the one thing you want to know most that could help you to get to the next level or just to have more fun from the hobby?
FLY ON!
Tony Chavarria
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Flying Roller
1 post
Jan 27, 2004
12:36 PM
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I'm starting my second year of breeding and am wondering what the perfect size for a kitbox is where the birds are confined enough to perform well and yet have enough space to be comfortable. I used a 4x4x2ft wide kitbox which seemed cramped for 20 birds. Also, what are your thoughts on cage breeding? Is it worth the effort over an open loft format? Thanks
-Terry Lapointe
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tim_barnwell_1966
6 posts
Jan 28, 2004
12:32 AM
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MOSTE pepple use a 4x4x4 kit box but my fave size is 4 wide x 3 deep x 4 the reasen i like 3ft. deep is that you can reach the back of the box easyer.i personaly dont think 2ft high is tale enoufh but i know sevrail pepple useing that same set up i also like to have moor perches than birds to so thay can move around a little.i realy wouldent want a box any smaller than 4x3x4 but main thing is that the box works well for you...
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BLUE CORNER BANTAMS
& Pigeons
BIRMINGHAM ROLLERS:
yellow : almond : kites
baldheads : rec red
brown : black : blue bar
allso breeding : CONTINENTAL ROLLERS
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tim_barnwell_1966
7 posts
Jan 28, 2004
12:39 AM
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PS.breeder cage breeding is the only way in my eyes if you want to controle the qwalaty of youer rollers
with open loft breeding you always have that cock bird that runs around on his mate lol thearfor you wouldent realy have full controle over hoos breeding hoo thats my way hope it helps
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BLUE CORNER BANTAMS
& Pigeons
BIRMINGHAM ROLLERS:
yellow : almond : kites
baldheads : rec red
brown : black : blue bar
allso breeding : CONTINENTAL ROLLERS
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new guy
Guest
May 07, 2004
8:24 PM
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hey guys, I just had some kind of a pigeon just fly into my yard or something because it just was there when I came from school, and, It has a broken leg i think, becuase it cant walk good. It has somekind of metal thing on his leg, that says B&B Rollers Look out below Hawkbait and then a 3 digit number. Im wondering what is this, and where did it come from? I live in Connecicut, and the pigeon is white with some greyish feathers. I dont think I can fly for some reason. I gave it some grains that I have in my kitchen and some water. His head movement is strange and weird when he's eating, it sort of looks like he's retarded (im serious) :( . WHat do I do ??? What can I do??? I searched online about all it said on the metal thing and couldnt find any info. PLEASE HELP.
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
72 posts
May 07, 2004
9:31 PM
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New Guy, if the band had the initials NBRC or another series like a club initial, you might could find the owner, otherwise it sounds to me like a personal band series. You might check with your local feed store and ask them if they are familar with anyone who might buy feed from them that goes by B&B rollers. The bird's quirks and bum leg could have been from rolling down and hurting itself, or in the worse case it is ill, which means it won't last long. If it is eating though, I would say it had an accident.
As for the kit box size, I prefer small kit boxes. Most of mine are 32x32x32 or similar in size. The smaller size makes them kit tighter. The birds get excercise pretty much daily so when they come in, I want them on a perch, not having extra room to fool around and mate up.
As for breeding, individuals are definitely the best way, but open lofts work too. I have 28 individuals and six open lofts. From the management and care standpoint, I would much rather use the open lofts since it takes less time to do the feeding and watering.
Brian.
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Flying Roller
24 posts
May 10, 2004
12:28 PM
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Do you have grill bottoms or wood for your kitboxes?
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
73 posts
May 10, 2004
3:00 PM
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All of my kit boxes have 1x1 12-guage wire for the bottom so the crap can fall through to a catch tray positioned a few inches below. I allow a gap of a few inches around the tray to allow air flow across the tray and keep the droppings dry. This also allows for when the birds flap their wings in the box, the air pressure is forced down and out through the tray gaps, helping to keep the air inside the box a little cleaner. The trays are easily removed and when it is warm and the birds are out flying, I can take a water hose and lightly hose out the inside of the box (it's painted on the inside) to help wash out the feather bloom that tends to build up when your birds are healthy.
Brian.
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Dar130
2 posts
May 11, 2004
9:50 PM
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I am new also, when you have very young birds and no birds that are flying, what are the step to get them to flying ??
Second question - when the birds become older, how do you keep them from mating?
Thanks for any help
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Siddiqir
51 posts
May 13, 2004
9:24 AM
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Dar130, I hope I understand your questions properly.
Q1) when you have very young birds and no birds that are flying, what are the step to get them to flying
Ans) It is good to have setup like this see this picture Getting familiar with surrounding
Leave them like this for week or two and then remove the cage they may start to fly around and as time goes by start to kitting and fly longer. Also when you remove cage make sure they are bit hungry so they can trap in.
Q2) when the birds become older, how do you keep them from mating
Ans) You need to separate hens and cock. Breeding season usually start in Mar. and end by Sept. After that u need to separate them. Year around breeding put lot of stress on birds and you may not get healthy babies after couple of rounds. So they need to rest for couple of months or I should say during winter season
Hope that helps
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Birmingham Rollers
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