The Practical Rollerman Blog

One pair is an entry point, not a verdict.A performance family should not be judged from one bird, one round, one short season, or one impatient opinion.That is true with our line, and it is true with any serious family of Birmingham Rollers. These are living performance pigeons. They are not...

A fair judgment of any roller family depends on what happens after the birds reach the buyer’s loft.We want our line to work for the people who start with it. That needs to be clear from the beginning. RollerPigeon.Com was built to give serious fanciers a clearer path into a known family of...

Competition flying is one path. Maintaining a family around the true Birmingham Roller ideal is another.There is more than one serious way to keep Birmingham Rollers.Plenty of good fanciers enjoy competition. They like the discipline of preparing a kit, flying under rules, and seeing how their...

What does RPDC promise to deliver?RPDC’s role is to provide healthy, properly represented birds carrying the Ruby Roller family genetics and ready to begin their role as Seed Stock. The buyer’s role is to breed, raise, fly, manage, and select properly.

The way I think about Birmingham Rollers was shaped a long time ago, before RollerPigeon.com and before the Ruby Rollers name ever came along. Back in the 1970s, I was around old-timers, bird gatherings, and loft visits where the talk stayed mostly on the bird itself. Performance was what...

Why I Built KITBOSS One of the main reasons I built KITBOSS is because I kept having the same conversations with flyers, year after year, no matter where they lived. In running RollerPigeon.com for over 20 years, I’ve talked with hundreds of...

A Journey to Breeding Better Rollers: Kevin's Path to Building his own line using the Ruby Roller Family When it comes to roller pigeons, every serious fancier like Kevin Stickley eventually faces the same hard truth: not all birds are created equal. Some look the part but don’t perform....

Updated: 2/6/2025RollerPigeon.Com: USDA Class A Licensed Roller Pigeon BreederWhen you’re in the market for high-quality Birmingham Roller pigeons, trust is everything. The health, care, and origin of your birds are critical factors in ensuring success for hobbyists and breeders alike. At...

This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, RollerPigeon.Com may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Roller pigeons depend on good health for their characteristic flying patterns, and maintaining a healthy loft becomes even more critical when breeding....

Inspired by the 'All Roller Talk' forum archives (2004–2010). When it comes to flying Birmingham Rollers, it’s clear that nutrition is key in getting your birds ready for competitions. Many fliers debate whether a standard feed mix or individual grains will give their birds that...

In the world of Birmingham Roller pigeons and other selectively bred animals, an interesting phenomenon often observed is that adult offspring, which do not meet the performance standards themselves, can still produce offspring that exhibit the desired traits. This aspect of breeding highlights...

Unraveling the Genetics and Commonalities of Breeding Stock Observing carefully the fascinating world of Birmingham Roller pigeons, enthusiasts and breeders will often lament their best will so often let them down when bred. This is a phenomenon that is not confined to pigeons as it is all too...

Introduction: Maintaining proper pH levels is crucial for the health and well-being of pigeons. pH balance, which refers to the level of acidity or alkalinity, plays a vital role in their digestive system. In this article, we will explore why proper pH levels are important for pigeons and how...

Introduction: Breeding Birmingham Roller pigeons has captivated enthusiasts and breeders worldwide. These remarkable birds are renowned for their mesmerizing backward somersaults, resembling spinning balls. To achieve success in breeding rollers, it is crucial to understand and harmonize the...

Introduction: Blue grizzle feather patterns in roller pigeons have long captured the attention of pigeon fanciers. By using the grizzle gene and breeding it onto blue bar roller pigeons, we can achieve the desired classic blue grizzle markings. In this brief guide, we will explore the process...