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I know what you mean Stuart about the oil based first. My mate is a painter and told me to use the system though. Best thing I have ever used. As I said 6 years on the house and still looks good for a couple more. Al.

I have the sofits and facias round our house done in black, or it might be called ebony. I did them 6 year ago and they are still good for another couple. You apply 1 coat of Butinox no 3 which is oil based folowed by 2 coats of no 2 which is water based. Not cheap but lasts better than anything. I got mine from the local hardware shop. AL.

Wouldnt want to spoil her day Ian!!!!!!!!!!

It is wood Roland. Painted it with Butinox, it wasnt cheap but lasts for years before it needs repainted.

Theres no club in Oban but I am planning to fly with the Alexandria club this year. Thanks for the comments chaps. I managed to convince the wife if I knocked down the old loft I could make it all nice and tidy, Never told her how big the new one would be though!!!

Nightmare, hope you get some back tomorrow. Have you any othewr birds you could put up in the morning.

Thanks George, what a difference having a proper loft at last.

To think these lads are putting their lives on the line in Afganistan, Iraq etc and they get murdered in their own country. Unbelievable. Dont know what else to say.

Still a few wee jobs to go but nearly there.

Keep it in next Friday J.

Happened to me yesterday Jason. really liked the wee doo and my neighbour brought it over in a bag.

Thanks Davy, just wonering how far they took it, not far enough for you obviously.

Where abouts are you Davey

Mine are put in a cage on the loft roof for a few days to get their bearings and I always put them back in the loft through the trap., when the can fly in the loft to their perches ok I let them out on the ground in front of the loft with the aim to get them back into the trap themselves. After that I am quite happy to let them have a bit more freedom. Has worked for me anyway. Al.

Sounds like they were strong flyers Chris, like Dave says you could maybe try and get them out when they are younger and not so strong on the wing. Have you other homed birds you could put out tomorrow?

Do you fancy a wee trip to Oban? ;D

They just dont seem to have any fear. even when the birds are at your feet they still try.

My neighbor came over with a yb eaten by a hawk. It disappeared when they were out last night. Was a wee cracker too, first yb I had bred this year. Hope its not a sign of things to come. Al.

Ive a Meally Dordin Cock raising a single yb just now. Noticed the same thing on his feathers, lifted him up and he just felt a dream even ehough he hasnt been out flying Al.

Just saw a trailer for a program about darwin on tonight. Had a wee clip of some pouters. Might be interesting. 8 oclock, bbc 2. Al.

Thats interesting Jason. I wouldnt have said it was eating like it had worms and it seems to be in good shape. I will keep an eye on it and the rest of the birds too. Thanks again. Al.

They are split from the cocks at the moment and it was definately blood. Just on normal rations just now, what are you thinking Jason?

Just notice a hen with a wee bit of blood in its nostril. She had a fly for half an hour and I noticed it when I was feeding it. No signs of any impact and bird seems fine. Any ideas? Al.

Your right Jimmy, thinkits the adtrader, you can get it online too. Al.