CHALO
13 posts
Jan 26, 2005
4:02 PM
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I was wondering who ships good quality rollers? Who would be good to buy from that can ship to me? Who has bought rollers through mail order? Is it safe for the birds?Im in californa 90670 area.
Gonzalo.
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Mother lode lofts
422 posts
Jan 26, 2005
4:33 PM
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Gonzolo Calif is a hotbed as far as these birds go. Find people in your own area, you won't have to look far !!!!!
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RolyPoly
37 posts
Jan 26, 2005
5:53 PM
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We bought a pair of Rollers from a guy in the club in Washington state and he sent a third with the pair all in one cardboard carrier. It was supposed to be overnight mail but took two days. The pigeons were healthy and thirsty when they got to us in Nevada. We only knew the man from his ads on the Birmingham Roller Club ads and then he wrote to us a bit. We just trusted him and have been happy with the birds. The offspring rolled when they were young and got loose, so we apparently got a good pair. Phil and Debbie
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Alan Bliven
68 posts
Jan 26, 2005
8:23 PM
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Shipping is very stressful on these birds and stress opens them up to diseases. I received a kit of 18 birds from a good breeder and shortly after that had a disease outbreak that spread to all my lofts.
In the shipment before that one I bought 7 birds and one died at the dealer's loft before he shipped them and one was dead in the box.
Make sure you isolate them, worm them, give them their shots and other preventative treatments once they arrive. I would advise against shipping unless you have to do it.
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Alan
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CHALO
14 posts
Jan 26, 2005
9:53 PM
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Thanks for the info.on the shipping.I can see it has its goods & bads.
Gonzalo.
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J_Star
164 posts
Jan 27, 2005
8:58 AM
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I recieved my birds thru shipping from the Post Office. All came on good health and strong. Although it say overnight express, expect them in two days. Usually, they would be restless if there are too many in the box. Otherwise, doesn't effect them at all. Remember, that pigeons are hardy and resilient. No matter where you ship in the US, it is around $35. I recieved 18 of them one time in two boxes that are taped next each other for $36 shipping cost.
Jay
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