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There are grills on the floor already, and single perches on front of boxes. the hens will still get on the floor even with the floor grills. These hens will be flying to cocks who will not go to the races so will be there at all times. Ive never seen them so amorous when they land from their flight some are like cocks chasing hens john

Gez When you house widow hens I find its easier to stop them pairing with feed and isolation etc but when you are trying to get them into race condition its difficult as you tend to feed for the race. I was hoping to get away from boxing them up but maybe I will have to john

Hi All Could you help me out. This year im racing hens on total widowhood, the trouble is they are so merry it is unreal. as soon as the doors to the loft opens they are down shooing each other. has anyone else had this problem and how did you overcome it many thanks in advance John

Frank It works in pigeons, next time you have one with slightly loose droppings try 5ml straight down the crop. John

Hi Vic the pigeon of ours is a wescott x busscheart. jason the birds look well, will put the cheque for my buys at the end of the week if that is ok. I bought two for my daughters aged 5 and 8 and they ask all the time to see them, now I can show Emily hers, who was dontated by Douggie Ure. Vic is the silver the same way bred as mine? John

Vic see you between 11 and 12 tomorrow John

Hi Phil (Tubbles) Like the avatar will you do me one John

Hi The book is "feed to win" not "fit to win" the pigeon vet book

I have 101 methods with young birds and feed to win part 2 and four seasons all £8.00 each plus postage John

Thanks Had contact earlier from sam asking about it and as they were first they will get first refusal but heared nothing since will keep you posted on it, Sorry about that John

Anyone interested in purchasing a brand new 34" or 33" (not sure on exact size) deluxe sputnik. Never been taken out of packaging. £30 plus post. PM if interested John

You are absolutly right this is the best time for it to emerge. it was about the same time last year that the outbreak in Scotland was confirmed and we got a programme plus some Channel. watching the news this morning they are stating that prevention is impossible due to it being carried on wild birds. maybe Pete Bryant can use this to our advantage by claiming that stopping pigeon racing will not stop the outbreak from happening again. I remain fairly optimistic for this year, as this flu is here to stay so we have to carry on regardless. I do think we should be seen to be doing as much as possible to help the poultry industry as for us lads and lasses it is a hobby to these people it is their livlihood, most of us dont depend on our birds to put food in the mouths of our children the personnel involved in the poultry industry do. I feel sorry for these guys, we only have to suffer no racing they lose their jobs. looking at the other side some fanciers have called for a season with no racing to help control the peregrine population.... Would it be a solution? John

Mick Masserrella did at the Savoy

Could I just add here from another angle "What difference does it make as long as the parents are correct" most people dont fly the ring but the pigeon itself. To me it would be deception to put a ring on saying its from such a pair whereas in fact they are not. also if people wish to purchase dutch originated pigeons then it is false advertising john

Hi Does anyone have a contact for Rod Addams from Newcastle area John

Wings I look at the season and ask if I have enjoyed it? Regardless of performances thats the most important thing for me John

Bart are you still up for a pint at Blackpool this weekend

Sean I think silksworth HS is in Sunderland but you could try www.upnorthcombine.com for advice

Hi rab Congratulations hope both are doing well John

Stuart Where does "by goum" come in. are you going to Yorkshire instead A northern lass will give you a run for your money, they can drink more than 20 pints John

Bart WHO's this Gym must be a lucky guy ;D ;D ;D

Bart and Silverdale it would be good to meet up. have you stayed there before John

Wiley Have you done a badge for me Thanks John

Well said Gez

Rick Take them to the region, by rights you should have a registered letter informing you of non payment and you have 7 days to pay up or they will notify the region. I believe only the region can suspend you John