Alan Dyar, President
Gurnay USA Club
********** ACTION NEEDED **********
The sport of racing pigeons is one that has the highest zenith and the lowest nadir, it seems. When things are going great – we’re all happy; when things take a turn for the “less great,” then we wring our hands, a bit. This is a tale of “less great!”
Donnie and Pam Zehr of Clayhaven Farms, way up in the state of New York, have been getting the birds ready for the race. Numerous tosses at ever increasing distances have been completed – and the entire team was/is looking great.
A week past, during a short hop for the local Club/Combine birds, our Gurnay went along for that last, slightly longer flight to sharpen things up before our big day. Unfortunately for the 2021 GURNAY USA Futurity – as well as the Club and Combine members who were flying, it turned out to be a SMASH.
After waiting a few days, the Zehr’s have forwarded the list of the birds that made it back:
5 Alan Dyer
23 Jay Sullivan
24 Jay Sullivan
26 Jay Sullivan
76 David Meyers
77 David Meyers
100 Jay Hetrick
101 Larry Cook
102 Larry Cook
I am still of the opinion, that even 9 birds make a race after all the hard work put in getting them ready, and unless Jay or David Or Jay H. or Larry, come back and say “No – I want my bird back, and not raced,” the race from Erie, PA is on.
Because of the small field, I am going to thank our $$ sponsors – David and Donnie – that the prize for 1st BB and 1st Red, be suspended for this year.
Please get back to me – email or phone - NO LATER THAN 9:00 PM TOMORROW, 30 SEPTEMBER if you do NOT want your pigeon raced.
Thank you!
Alan
(530) 598 6245
alangurnay.12@gmail.com
Pam please tell Donnie these Hansennes do indeed have a lot of class. Large wings like I've never seen like maybe on a duck or owl. They have a lovely prance, and their Roman noses takes the cake. Love it! Keep up the good breeding Donnie.
Dear Don,
Just sending a gift for my appreciation for getting such nice Sion birds from you. When I get some youngsters from them, I will send you some photos. I am still planning on purchase another hen and cock. Have a good breeding season with your birds.
Received birds this morning here in Missouri. They are safe and both beautiful.
Beautiful female pigeon. Lovely mix of colors, fether quality and great posture. I figured her picture wasn't the best pose. The male is impressive and very masculine looking and I'm happy to say they are calm and get along very well together. Thanks again they are gorgeous....
The birds arrived today got them all tucked in the loft. You saved the best for last I think there nice birds ,,only sorry I didn't buy a couple of the other hens. Thanks alot
Hello. I received the birds today they look great. Thank you very much.
The Hen is here! Awesome bird & I can feel the power just holding her. She is very calm pigeon & that is always a plus. Thanks so much!
Hi this is Nate from Wisconsin. I just wanted to let you know the Andalusian cockbird made it here in good shape today. Thanks again!
Hi Don, birds are adapting well. I like their presentaion & calmness. Looks like they will fit in with my birds. I see what you mean about the BB. We'll see how he produces. Might b a genetic thing & go away when crossed with and unrelated hen.
Regards
Jim
Halo! Just picked up bird from post office. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for your attention. the pigeons are beautiful and eat well. Im recommending your pigeons to my friends. I hope to buy more pigeons from you in the future. Thank you.
Arrived early and in perfect condition. I have 8 favorites.
