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Different ways of breeding
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:16 pm
by 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?
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:27 pm
by 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
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:31 pm
by Devo1956
worm wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:27 pm
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.
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:51 pm
by 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
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:23 pm
by Devo1956
MIL wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:51 pm
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.
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 8:20 pm
by MIL
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:23 pm
MIL wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:51 pm
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

Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:07 pm
by 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
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:29 am
by MIL
Buster121 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:07 pm
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)
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:53 am
by NeilA
MIL wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:51 pm
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
Re: Different ways of breeding
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:41 am
by 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.