It might not be 'new' news, but its still news, as of the beginning of this week Amtrak, a courier service that delivers many pigeons around the country, has gone into administration and has ceased delivering.

Amtrak may have been criticized by many pigeon fanciers for its service, but what now for pigeon fanciers? This was the main and possible only 'reliable' service for pigeon fanciers and stud farms, will the RPRA step in and offer an alternate service?

Since the news of Amtrak's demise the RPRA has produced a list of alternate services, but is this enough?

Is it time now for pigeon fanciers to band together and form a network of its own, or should the RPRA run a stray collection service?

Join in the debate on the Pigeonbasics Forum.