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These are articles of various topics, interests, etc.  All articles must be either original articles submitted by the author or must have had permission from the author to be posted here.  Please note:  Articles posted here are not necessarily the views of Slobberknockerlofts.com unless noted as such.  If you have an article you would like to share, email it to us.

We had taken this page down for quite some time as you can see by the dates, but there is so much good information to be shared that we felt it necessary to reinstate this section of the site.  New articles are welcome and will be added.  Thank you.


 

The Size of Frillback Eggs You should be aware of the size of your birds' eggs... by Tom McCaig Posted 1/21/03
My Frillback Loft Last year, I built a new....functional loft... by Steve StClair Posted 1/21/03
Apple Cider Vinegar ......I decided to do a little research on ACV.... by Robert Percival Posted 1/22/03
How I Build A Feeder This is a feeder that I use...... by Lloyd Rippe Posted 1/23/03
Alert Issued for Potential Disease Affecting Birds Virus not a threat to humans, but kills poultry..... by Robert Pore,  Grand Island Independent Posted 1/24/03
Psittacosis Chlamydia Psittacosis Chlamydia is an airborne, infectious disease.... by Joe Powers Posted 1/26/03
A Veterinary Viewpoint Some thoughts on Survival/Mortality Rates...... by Dr. David Marx Posted 1/29/03
The "Voice" of Fancy Pigeon History This article presents some significant events in the development of Trumpeter pigeons.... by David Arthur Posted 1/29/03
The Pro's and Con's of Pigeon Pellets Some advantages and disadvantages of feeding pellets... by Barry Wilson Posted 1/31/03
Dealing With Infertility How long is a pigeon fertile.....? by Dr. David Marx Posted 1/31/03
Polygamous Breeding Method ...to utilize a setup...greater number of young from a valuable cock...... by Layne Gardner Posted 2/28/03
Almond History and Description Most breeders know Almond as a scrambled patchwork of colors...... by Ken Davis Posted 2/28/03
Non-Classical Almond ....non-classical to who.....? by Frank Mosca Posted 2/28/03
German Trumpeters in America ...discuss the status of some German Trumpeter breeds in the US today..... by David Arthur Posted 3/13/03
Doneks:  An Introduction to the Sport For the person interested in flying Pigeons, Doneks can be very rewarding..... by Brent Timeus Posted 4/403
Unusual Genetics Stuff ...color does not and can not define a Pigeon... by Frank Mosca Posted 4/4/03
The Kazaner Tumbler One of the rarest Tumblers of today is the Kazaner Tumbler... by Julius Roliheuser  Posted 4/4/03
The Old German Owl ...one can't help but notice the...similarity to Old Dutch Turbits... by G. de Vreis, Jr. Posted 4/4/03
What is a Champion Roller? ...It is generally assumed that the deep solid spinner is the ultimate in perfection... by William H. Pensom Posted 4/4/03
Drug Resistant Salmonella Typhimurium A variety of Salmonella typhimurium which has developed significant drug resistance has been reported in the United States... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
Early Failure to Survive ...Death can occur early on in development... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
Holding and Switching Eggs ...timing of incubation with both pairs needs to be similar... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
Medications:  Things to Avoid we all...need to be reminded of the medication no-no's... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
Paratyphoid and it's Allies ...tends to stay hidden until the birds are stressed... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
What is the Hot Disease this Month?  Pseudomembranous Stomatitis ...a raw, rough looking lining of the mouth and throat... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
Resistant Forms ...resistant forms of the various organisms we encounter with our Pigeons... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
Stagnant Fluid in the Crop ...can result in...death 24-72 hours... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03
Streptococcal Infection in Pigeons ...can cause a severe disease process in Pigeons... by Dr. David Marx Posted 4/4/03