rollerpigeon
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106 posts
May 14, 2004
8:03 AM
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Hello, when you line-breed, over a period of time and select rollers for specific traits, you will begin to see certain physical and performance traits become common to the group as a whole.
However, not every bird and not every time will demonstrate these desirable traits. These are not to be allowed in the breeding process so as to minimize an undesirable trait.
In my publication "How To Breed Better Rollers" which is available on this site, I provide a process by which a fancier can systematically improve his/her stock.
One of the most common comments I hear from those who see either the Ruby Roller photo gallery or see them in person is that they all look the same.
This is actually a good thing indicative of the fact that they are closely related through "proper" breeding with specific goals in mind.
Birds that look alike should not to be the "goal", but is merely a "by-product" of proper breeding methods over a period of time.
I see and read about many fanciers who constantly pickup birds from all over and introduce them into their breeding loft. Each family has its own characteristics (good and bad) some demonstrated and some hiding waiting for the opportunity to show themselves through the wrong (or right)pairing of unrelated families.
It is my belief that this mixing of families is an important reason why some fanciers have a wide variety of type and performance in thier lofts.
As far as the question if I have "mastered" it is concerned, I think I have some understanding of the concept of breeding rollers and know how to fly and select rollers that meet my goals.
Anyone who starts with good stock and has a plan and/or systematic process to maintain or to improve upon it will have "mastered" the concept and see good results. FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
Last Edited by rollerpigeon on May 14, 2004 8:04 AM
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