David: Hope you are well. Here’s some words of encouragement!!!
I am 71 and live in Texas. I don’t have any Gurnay birds but in the 80’s I had one.
Here is the story:
A friend in Dallas bought a beautiful velvet bronze cock from Tom Smith in NY.
My friend bought it to breed with his birds he was showing because of its “type” and wanted to improve his birds.
I was visiting him one day and commented on how fine this bird he had bought looked. He said I am finished raising from him so take it and breed it with that race winning hen you have and see what you get. Well, I did.
The pair had two babies, both cocks. I was racing in the local club and Dallas combine. There were about 800-1,000 birds back then in the races. I had a small team flying out of a small 4x8 loft in my backyard. I trained the two cocks and started entering them every week. They could not be beat. The guys in the club hated to see those two birds show up. Anyway, the icing on the cake was the 200 mile race. We had an A & B race released an hour apart. My only entries were those two brothers. One in the A and one in the B. Yep, they each took first place in their respective races.
I wish I could find a Gurnay like that again. I think they could still get the job done if given the chance.
Sincerely;
Jim Leggieri
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.
