best advice for a novice/beginner

if u could pass on 1 bit of advice for a novice what would it be ?

think twice about getting pigeons, they take over your life........

don't buy expensive pigeons.

If possible, spend a full year minimum with a good local fancier.

By visiting every day/helping out, then gain an understanding of what pigeons take in terms of time and money, the high and lows over 365days, 24/7, then decide if pigeons are for you.

stay away from pigeons...lol


seriously, just listen to what people say and take in what applies and ignore the rubbish

yeah anything alex says ignore you wont regret it

oh yeah dont listen to me, i couldnt fly a kite on a windy day

lol

buy the best and off the best if you can,go to the best local fancier and buy ybs off all his racers if possible..you,ll not go far wrong

Be a earlier Riser

dont do it

there seems 2 be alot saying dont do it.it carnt be that bad can it lol.infact i carnt wait 2 get started

if you have pigeons in your blood you,ll enjoy it..its hard work but its all worth it.i for one could,nt do without mine in one way or other...i look forwatd to going to my garden every single day...good luck to you

i have had rollers for a few years now and would'nt now wat 2 do with myself if i didnt have birds.plus its a excuse 2 get away from the missus for a while lol

enjoy it mate

its like shaving mate once youv'e started you just got to keep going

observe your birds as much as possible and stick to a routine ,health and motivation are the main factors then your best birds will show themselves atb and enjoy

Get the best birds you can aford, Dont over crowd your birds,Better to have a few good birds than a shed full of birds that will never do anygood,Dont keep any think that dont do any good
Get the feeding right and motivation get help from a good fancier that wins a lot
also make sure you have the time to look after them 365 days a year
you must out anythink thats no good at the end of each season

complete dedication never settle for second best go to a top fancier ch there results and see wat other people are winnin with them if he an onest fancier he will give you is system to race them dont rush in and buy from every tom dick or harry lolcause you will end up with problems . and never be affraid to ask questions we all still learnin we dont know everything lol

As you can see from the replies Rick, no two fanciers do the same thing or have the same ideas.
Always bear in mind there is no such thing as a sure fire winner or breeder of winners.
Another thing to also bear in mind when you buy birds from a top fancier, you are only buying the birds, you are not buying the fancier.
Just enjoy the hobby mate and don't let your expectations become to high, because this leads to disappointment and then you will become disheartened.
Its all trial and error mate and success comes with time.
Best of luck mate

well said Gaz

thanx for all the avice lads its much appreciated

your welcome mate

Try and buy from the best . Try entire clearenc sales don't jump in head first take your time choosing take no shit from fellow fanciers in your club try and listen 2 what people tell you ohh and most of all remember you also have a family and not just pigeons

dont rush in and buy birds or take gift birds just because there on offer in the hope of filling the amount of perches or boxes you have available before long youll end up with more prisoners than racers