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Two attractive Oriental Frills may suit different plans. Write down whether you are considering a bird for companionship in a managed loft, a breeding plan, or an established dropper routine. That purpose determines the questions worth asking. Appearance matters to many keepers, but it cannot establish how a bird will behave after relocation.
Compare current photographs of the actual birds, identifiers, age information, known sex, and the seller's description of handling and routine. Keep 'not known' separate from a confirmed answer. If one bird has a detailed history and the other has only a photograph, you do not yet have a fair comparison. Ask for the missing information rather than filling it in from appearance.
A short video may show movement or a familiar loft response, but it cannot guarantee health, compatibility, or future training results. Ask when the footage was recorded and what happened before it. Avoid requiring the seller to stage a stressful demonstration just for a comparison. Current health and transport questions should be handled directly and responsibly.
A sensible choice also depends on your secure space, observation arrangements, time, and existing birds. Confirm current availability and the seller's terms before making a commitment. Do not assume that two birds called a pair are proven compatible breeders; clarify the wording. Keep a small comparison sheet with facts, unanswered questions, and your own constraints. You may discover that the best next step is preparing your loft or asking a follow-up question rather than choosing immediately.
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I’ve been around pigeons my entire life. My dad learned from the old timers in Germany as a kid and won his first homing pigeon race at the age of 15. He immigrated to USA at age 20. He introduced me to all the workings of his loft when I was just 6 yrs old. I’ve been hooked ever since. Pigeons are a part of my identity.
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