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       #Post#: 11865--------------------------------------------------
       FIRST TIME FLYING! 
   DIR By: farmgirlshelley
       Date: October 24, 2012, 10:10 pm
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       I flew my rollers for the first time! they stayed together for a
       little bit but then they all went their own way. I flew five of
       the ten. two of them came to the roof later in the evening and
       we had to catch them and put them in,  the other three came back
       the next day (today) and they actually went into the door on
       their own! It was magical to watch them fly, one of them was a
       good roller (at least to my inexperienced eyes)
       I think I need to work on my training so they will come back. I
       do shake the can and whistle when I call them. Suggestions
       welcome!
       Here is my routine:
       I put the pigeons in a cage on a bush with water (no food) when
       I put them in I push them through the door and I shake the cage
       and whistle and call them (I can't whistle very loud) and I feed
       them. I do admit I have not done this on a consistent basis. I
       would like them to stay together.
       #Post#: 11868--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FIRST TIME FLYING! 
   DIR By: windjammer loft
       Date: October 25, 2012, 9:48 am
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       Hi Shelley.....  First of all, I would recommend that you keep
       the birds "Hungry".  Put the birds in a settling cage so they
       get use to their surroundings for about 10 days. Then, after
       they have been out for about 5 days I would put the drops
       (traps) down and call them into eat.  Repeat this several times.
       They will soon get the idea to come thru the drops without
       hesitation.  After to 10 day period I would then just open the
       door for their release and let them come out on their own.  Just
       let them do their thing for a few days.  Continuing to call them
       in with the feed can and whistling.  then after a few days of
       that I would chase them up and make them fly.  All this time
       keep them on the hungry side.  Once they are flying for you, you
       can then start to make adjustment to their feed to get them to
       fly longer or higher.  If you have any question during this
       process feel free to contact me with any further questions.
       hdwindjammer@yahoo.com  Hope this helps.
       REMEMBER....  be patient and CONSISTENT....
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