For many years, I flew pigeons that I obtained from local flyers
in my club and from friends, for free. These birds were helpful to
me in getting started in racing pigeons and I even did quite well
with them back in the 1970's. Since I was a teenager at this time,
my parents were financing most of my pigeon costs.
Later, after I was married and attending college, I couldn't afford
to spend money to buy pigeons. I barely had enough money to keep the
birds fed. I flew each season, but I wasn't successful anymore and
that frustrated me. I knew I needed some better birds to compete,
but was unable to get them at this time.
After I started my teaching career and had a family to support, I
still didn't have much money to spend on birds. Good quality pigeons
are expensive and we just didn't have any extra money to pay for them.
I knew there had to be a way for me to get some good birds.
My wife and I decided that the best way for me to get pigeons was
to receive them for gifts, so each year for Christmas, my birthday
and Father's Day I have been receiving pigeons as my gifts. This has
let me purchase some of the finest pigeons available so that I can
fly competitively.
Most of my birds have been acquired from Frank McLaughlin. He has
traveled to champion lofts all over the world where he has purchased
the best strains of pigeons as close to the source as possible.
I have been more successful flying since I started purchasing quality
birds. You will be too. It is worth the investment. The competition
is much more intense now than it ever has been before. If you are
still flying the same birds that you were flying in the 1970's, you
are most likely just flying for fun. If you want to win, you need
to add some new breeding stock to get quality that can be competitive
in the 2000's.
Flying pigeons is much more fun when you are winning. I would be
happy to help you get your hands on some excellent pigeons. Call
me or send me an email.
Breakaway Loft offers an unconditional guarantee on all pigeons
we sell.
If you are not happy we will replace the pigeon with another of
equal or greater value to make sure you are a happy customer.
