Different ways of breeding

[Devo1956]

Like it says in the topic, well we all have our own ways of breeding. I have said many times breeding is very selective, before i finished in the sport. I brought in some very good stock birds, at the time i thought i was staying in the sport. My main aim was to start with my best cock, which at the time was a son of Donker Leo, a nice strong bold cock. So it was important to select the right hen for him. So I chose a mealy hen not a big hen, but very good breeding. The father a brother of Gooed Rode, And the mother was from 2 super breeders Nieowe 003 x full sister of Olimpic Rosita. Then i moved on to the next pair, At all times finding the right balance in the pairs.

What are other members thoughts on selecting for breeding?

[worm]

a natural pair that pick themselves always seem to shock you with decent birds I got a lovely mealy cock and blue hen from Steve around them lines

[Devo1956]

a natural pair that pick themselves always seem to shock you with decent birds I got a lovely mealy cock and blue hen from Steve around them lines

Yes with Quality in the shed, i guess they can pick themselves. Very nice indeed i must say Worm.

[MIL]

A good friend of mine sent me the below report a couple of days ago - I hadn't seen it since it was initially published

If it helps 1 person in one way or another that'd be cool

Be warned - it's lengthy!

https://www.elimarpigeons.com/articles/ ... t-13-06-19

[Devo1956]

A good friend of mine sent me the below report a couple of days ago - I hadn't seen it since it was initially published

If it helps 1 person in one way or another that'd be cool

Be warned - it's lengthy!

https://www.elimarpigeons.com/articles/ ... t-13-06-19

I must say, one hell of a read. i am sure other members will say the same thing. A great mini book for new starters, so much knowledge gained over the years in the sport.

[MIL]

A good friend of mine sent me the below report a couple of days ago - I hadn't seen it since it was initially published

If it helps 1 person in one way or another that'd be cool

Be warned - it's lengthy!

https://www.elimarpigeons.com/articles/ ... t-13-06-19

I must say, one hell of a read. i am sure other members will say the same thing. A great mini book for new starters, so much knowledge gained over the years in the sport.

I think it was one hell of a write too

[Buster121]

Fantastic read, yes very long but well worth it has to be one of the best if not the best Q&A I have seen, really appreciate you for sharing with us, thank you

[MIL]

Fantastic read, yes very long but well worth it has to be one of the best if not the best Q&A I have seen, really appreciate you for sharing with us, thank you

My pleasure Buster, I'll help anybody in any way I can (until they cross me - after that they get sod all)

[NeilA]

A good friend of mine sent me the below report a couple of days ago - I hadn't seen it since it was initially published

If it helps 1 person in one way or another that'd be cool

Be warned - it's lengthy!

https://www.elimarpigeons.com/articles/ ... t-13-06-19

Excellent report
With direct answers which makes the difference

[Devo1956]

When you think you are getting your breeding right, these are the 12 cocks i brought in for my stock shed. Also good quality hens to go with them, then things changed with my heath. So all my birds had to go, we all have different thoughts and memories about breeding.