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       #Post#: 12265--------------------------------------------------
       Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: driver_hr
       Date: March 6, 2013, 12:34 pm
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       Hello guys i have a small kitbox in which i keep 4 rollers at
       the moment. After losing a few birds in my first attempt of
       training them, i then used the soaping method which worked
       really well.
       
       Now the problem is when i let them out, they just sit on my shed
       or a nearby tree. When i throw a tennis ball at them, they then
       fly in large circles for around 5 or 10 seconds and they land on
       a tree again. I have not seen any of them roll so far but this
       may be because they are only around 4 months old.
       
       I had them on half feed but now ive increased it to full feed as
       i thought this may be the problem but nothing has changed. I
       feed them half milo half wheat, just over 3oz for all 4 birds.
       
       I am really happy they are all trained very well, soon as i
       shake the feed can they come down straight away and into the
       trap. But i would just love them to fly properly, can anyone
       please give me some advice please. Thank you.
       
       
       #Post#: 12266--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: mark leggett
       Date: March 6, 2013, 3:08 pm
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       ok i new to rollers how do you train a roller all i know is like
       traing racers like i said i new to rollers
       
       #Post#: 12268--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: mark leggett
       Date: March 6, 2013, 3:16 pm
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       looks like i deleted  all the replys of how the hell did i do
       that
       #Post#: 12269--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: raul carreiro
       Date: March 6, 2013, 3:22 pm
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       Hello guys, click on the blue bar Ruby Roller to the left of
       your screen, go to the articles page, there is some very helpful
       info on how tho train and fly young birds. or click the link
       below
  HTML http://www.roller-pigeon.com/Roller_Pigeon_Articles.html
       #Post#: 12270--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: mark leggett
       Date: March 6, 2013, 3:44 pm
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       i have had a look at that.i do flag my rollers up to keep them
       going but they land on the old peoples home roof over the back
       of me lol.geuss i f...d
       
       #Post#: 12271--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: Tony Chavarria
       Date: March 6, 2013, 3:48 pm
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       Hi Mark, maybe I can talk you through this, give me a call:
       417-935-4751   :D
       #Post#: 12272--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: mark leggett
       Date: March 6, 2013, 3:51 pm
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       0k mate thanks for that i give you a call tomorrow evening if
       thats ok
       #Post#: 12274--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: Tony Chavarria
       Date: March 6, 2013, 3:55 pm
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       Yes, that is fine. Can you use Skype? Should save money on the
       charges.
       #Post#: 12275--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: driver_hr
       Date: March 6, 2013, 4:28 pm
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       Can someone help me with my problem please.
       #Post#: 12276--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rollers finally trained, but theres a problem.
   DIR By: oldfart
       Date: March 6, 2013, 5:53 pm
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       Hey driver_hr
       I do not think that is enough food for young birds. At four
       months, I would let them have all they can eat shortly after
       trapping and then pull the feed for that day. If this does not
       get them up and flying start taking them down the street but in
       sight of the house to release them, go a little father each time
       until they are flying. If they still do not want to fly, as soon
       as they try to settle back down, drive them up again. Give them
       no peace and eventually they will fly but don't expect them to
       roll until they are older. each family will start
       rolling,flipping,trying to learn at a different pace. My birds
       do not usually come into the roll until they are at least six
       months old.
       Hope this helps
       Take care
       Thom
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