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Saving Time and Money with Rollers
By: earlsrollerlist Date: March 5, 2013, 12:57 pm
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Hello List
I just had a very nice conversation with Tony. We were
discussing the Ruby's I purchased from him. He was giving me
some valuable insight on what to look for in the youngsters. It
brought me back to the reason I decided on Ruby Rollers in the
first place! I am 56 years old and have had pigeons since I was
10. I grew up in Brooklyn where it wasn't uncommon for guys to
have thousands of birds flying. Flights, Tipplers,even though we
called them tipplets, tumblers, baldheads, and a occasional
Roller. I got into Rollers exclusively in 1996. I did what most
newbies do. I bought birds from anyone and everyone. I ended up
with birds from all over the world. I had a very good income at
the time so money wasn't a object. i blended all the rollers
together. I ended up with some nice Rollers, Some spectacular
Rollers, and A whole bunch of JUNK!!!! when my wife passed away
suddenly in 2001, I was forced to give up the birds completely.
I decided to get back into Rollers last year. As i am now
retired on disability, my finances are quite different now. I
decided to do some research and get one family of birds. After
looking around and speaking to various people, I decide to go
with the Ruby's. As I explained to Tony. He has had his family
over two decades. He has refined them and has eliminated what he
perceives as faults. In other words, "He has already done all
the Work!!". Now all I have to do is keep them pure and breed
for what traits I want. I feel like by buying Rollers from
different fanciers. Then throwing them together wily nilly will
result in years of wasted time and bunches of wasted money. Now
it's up to you what strain/family you pick. I picked a family
that I think has been bred with integrity for years. I feel it's
a good chance they will reproduce themselves. I will keep you
posted on the progress of my rubies. So far I am exceptionally
satisfied.
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Re: Saving Time and Money with Rollers
By: raul carreiro Date: March 5, 2013, 1:41 pm
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Hello earlsrollerlist,
I too have Rubys from Tony, Ive had them for almost 3yrs now! I
was very impressed with them,so much so that I purchased birds
from him a second time! You made a wise decision investing in
Tonys line of birds. They are as good a line of birds as any
other "name brand" out there!! You not only get good birds at
an exceptionally good price considering their background and
quality, but also first class after sale support! How many other
breeders give you support after a sale? Very few if you ask me!
(Im speaking from personal experience)
I have started my own breeding program with the Rubys, as I
breed for my own preferences and dislikes ;D With proper
breeding, culling, feeding and management your Rubys will
perform as good as any!
Good luck with your birds and have fun with them, I know I am!
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Re: Saving Time and Money with Rollers
By: windjammer loft Date: March 6, 2013, 7:53 am
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earlsrollerlist and Raul and list... I too have purchased Tonys
Rubys for the exact reasons as both of you have stated. I have
been raising them for about 5yrs now. Now 65, and retired, my $$
is on the tight side to say the least... :o . I just would like
to thank Tony for giving us the opportunity and privilege to be
able to ENJOY the fruits of "his" labor. Thumbs up to Tony and
Joni...
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Re: Saving Time and Money with Rollers
By: Keyser Date: March 14, 2013, 10:56 pm
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I'm also 56 years old I first started having pigeons in the
early 70s I bought 10 ruby rollers off Tony about a year ago I
lost 4 two bop. :'( I raised 8 more I am looking forward to
this summer get my kit up in the air. I would recommend how to
breed better rollers to anyone. Thanks again Tony ;D
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