inbreeding only to bad mouth it because of the failure that they encountered. When you delve into the background of the birds that were used quite often they were ordinary pigeons. I have had some luck with inbreeding, but only when the source birds used were prolific breeders.

Here I am talking about stock birds that have in two or three generations bred over 40 or 50 winners. Even with late breds bred from these pigeons there are more that do not possess the winning genes than do. I have been fortunate to breed some top breeders in this manner which I have used to cross with other inbred families. My message is simple, leave no rock unturned. For those people who are neophytes or for those who are considering a new infusion or for those who are considering a new start, LATE BREDS can be an excellent way of achieving these goals. I am often asked the question, "How would you start if you were to begin over again?" I always answer the same way....with a small selected group of late breds from two top lofts. In the words of the late Emiel DeWeerdt these top lofts must have been there for at least ten to twenty years and not shooting stars. Very wise words from a Master from Belgium. Whether you are rearing late breds to augment your flying team for the next year or experimenting with linebreeding /inbreeding with a particular prepotent line you possess, late breds become invaluable. If you are lucky enough to either raise a CHAMPION race bird or CHAMPION stock bird from these late breds then they will become the FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE OF YOUR LOFT.