Logical Tippler Flying
(Internet Published) Nov 2001
A complete kit or part of a kit of Tipplers is ruined if it fails to drop
within bounds after a fly. To use the same pigeons again in a contest is
almost a guarantee that the same thing will happen again.
These are not words that originate from me - They are words spoken by the
most successful of Tippler men over many years and I certainly believe them.
When men of Sheffield got together after a contest there was a sort of an
inquest on all kinds of failures. Some men were ridiculed for making the
same mistake twice, but these days failures resulting in disqualification
are repeated with apparent lack of concern to the extent that they are not
so ashamed that they become determined to do better in future. The operative
word is "apathy" which is the most despicable of vices.
The facts are that Tipplers, which have flown lengthy times, are likely to
be very nervous when approaching the loft in order to drop. In some cases
they prefer to drop anywhere but on the loft top. This is why Tipplers of
such nervous nature require to have the pull and encouragement from
Droppers. This means that these nervous types need to be very familiar with
the Droppers. This can only be achieved if the Tipplers and Droppers from
very early age are caused to be intensely gregarious with each other. Long
periods in the aviary together, taking baths together and developing some
kind of hierarchy and confidence with each other. Otherwise to expect such
nervous tipplers to respond to Droppers that they see very rarely, is asking
too much.
Another observation is that Tipplers, which fly away at dropping time to go
and roost elsewhere out of the general loft area, have probably gone to a
place where they have been dropping at intervals all day. Only intensely
mobile refereeing or really expert observation will detect these defects
which one established will continue.