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       #Post#: 8720--------------------------------------------------
       Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: Cgosch
       Date: August 25, 2011, 8:04 am
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       I purchased Tony's book yesterday and am awaiting it's arrival.
       I have just finished my loft and am very anxious to get some
       good stock. It has been 30 years since I last had any rollers,
       and now have the time to spend with them.
       #Post#: 8724--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: oldfart
       Date: August 25, 2011, 8:19 am
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       I returned to rollers with Tony's birds. I am happy to have the
       birds and Tony's stock.
       Best of luck and welcome!
       Take care
       Thom
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       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: donnie james
       Date: August 25, 2011, 12:23 pm
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       hay cgosch,
       welcome to the site how i under stand it tony has some good
       birds .........................donnie james
       #Post#: 8726--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: Johnnie Williams
       Date: August 25, 2011, 3:46 pm
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       Welcome Cgosch--- I too was away from rollers for 30 years -- go
       back 3 years ago-- going to Lone Star Spinners Picnic this
       weekend in Crowley, Texas-- I now have about 120 birds 3
       different Families-- Cliff Ball/ Turner-- Mehdi Arzaghi/Turner--
       and Rick Mee which I got last month -- Enjoy them KEEP THEM
       SPINNING-- GOD Bless!!!
       #Post#: 8914--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: SaFire
       Date: September 14, 2011, 9:22 pm
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       I've been thinkin about gettin this book also. For those who
       have read this book; can anyone give some feed back about it?
       I'd appreciate it thx.
       
       George
       
       
       #Post#: 8917--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: joeb
       Date: September 15, 2011, 6:41 am
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       --- Quote from: Johnnie Williams link ---
       >
       > Welcome Cgosch--- I too was away from rollers for 30 years --
       go back 3 years ago-- going to Lone Star Spinners Picnic this
       weekend in Crowley, Texas-- I now have about 120 birds 3
       different Families-- Cliff Ball/ Turner-- Mehdi Arzaghi/Turner--
       and Rick Mee which I got last month -- Enjoy them KEEP THEM
       SPINNING-- GOD Bless!!!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       
       Johnnie, Is the Lone Star Spinners club an offshoot from the old
       TPRA? First time I have heard of it, need more info. I'll be
       livibg in Abilene within two months ;D
       Joe B
       #Post#: 8918--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: Cgosch
       Date: September 15, 2011, 7:11 am
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       Can't offer any feed back on the book. Placed order on Aug. 24th
       from Foy's and have not received the book yet.
       #Post#: 8919--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: Tony Chavarria
       Date: September 15, 2011, 7:50 am
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       Hi Cgosch, you should be getting it from them soon, they were on
       back order with our printer and are now completed. My guess is a
       couple more days and you will have your copy.  :D
       
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       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: Tony Chavarria
       Date: September 15, 2011, 8:22 am
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       --- Quote from: SaFire link ---
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       > I've been thinkin about gettin this book also. For those who
       have read this book; can anyone give some feed back about it?
       I'd appreciate it thx. George
       --- End Quote ---
       Hi George, like I mentioned in the advertisement, the book is a
       bit technical because it introduces and discusses 3 key concepts
       not normally associated with roller pigeons (but very
       applicable). It also requires the ability to think in an
       abstract manner. However, once you get your mind around these 3
       key concepts, I believe you will gain valuable insight.
       I believe this insight will allow you to more fully understand
       and appreciate where I am going with the critical 7 Step Loft
       System. So when applied to your own loft and activities, the 7
       Step Loft System provides a solid foundation which can help
       guide your thinking and decisions so that faster progress and
       control can be exerted over your breeding program.
       Here are the 3 key concepts offered:
       1: The Pareto Principle aka The 80/20 Rule
       2: Theory of Constraints
       3: Systems Thinking
       Here is the 7 Step Loft System:
       Step 1: Acquiring Stock Birds
       Step 2: Breeding Stock Pairs
       Step 3: Weaning and Training Young Birds
       Step 4: Culling Young Birds
       Step 5: Training Holdover Birds
       Step 6: Culling Holdover Birds
       Step 7: Selecting New Breeding Stock
       Here are the 5 Primary Traits:
       1: Roll
       2: Velocity
       3: Depth
       4: Control
       5: Type
       The idea is that everything we do when it comes to our pigeons
       can be placed in one of the 7 steps. This helps place the
       activity in some sort of context as to how it relates to the
       greater whole. My premise is that, if faster progress is made,
       hobbyists have more fun and experience a higher level of
       satisfaction. So rather than quit the hobby because they are
       frustrated and discouraged through lack of knowledge,
       perspective and results, they continue in the hobby and derive
       more fun and satisfaction from it.
       Now, how well I did in my efforts is to be decided on an
       individual basis. I have heard from many over the years that
       they have enjoyed the book and that they have gained valuable
       insight and refer back to the concepts often.
       At some point I will update it and come out with version 2.0.
       ;)
       Here is a link to check out the complete advertisement and buy
       it if you are so inclined: CLICK HERE
  HTML http://www.roller-pigeon.com/catalog/item/7027890/1483732.htm
       
       #Post#: 8931--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breeding Better Rollers
   DIR By: Cgosch
       Date: September 15, 2011, 4:59 pm
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       Thanks for the update Tony. I have been very anxious to learn
       all I can. I have read articles and books from Pensom, but am
       also looking for ideas from other experienced roller men.
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