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How to Choose a Roller Pigeon

Roller pigeons are exactly what the title suggests. These pigeons rarely fly; they literally roll head over heals. There are many competitions involving these birds, with the winner determined by whichever pigeon rolls furthest. Some roller pigeons can roll well over 100 feet.

Instructions

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  Obtain the birds from experienced breeders. These breeders should have records that show what these birds and their siblings have accomplished. If the breeder does not have this information you should continue your search. You can find breeders through clubs, such as the National Birmingham Roller Club or the United Oriental Roller Pigeon Club.
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  Think about breeding. If quality parents are for sale, purchase them with the offspring and start a family of your own.
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  Consider the pedigree prior to actually breeding. If you know the parents and their capabilities, or have pedigree information for them, in-breeding may be the direction you want to go. If you choose the right birds and the right mates, you will not have to look for another breeder for many years.
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  Look at distance. It makes sense to mate a long-distance parlor to another long distance parlor. A parlor pigeon is simply a roller pigeon that competes. If at the time of breeding, they only roll 50 feet each, but your records show they each once rolled 100 feet, you have a champion bloodline that can produce champion offspring.
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  Start breeding. Remember if you want to produce the best rollers, you must breed the best rollers.

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