that note about the first 2 eggs is so very true .its a shame that so many eggs layed by youngsters are not left to hatch ,maybe because the fancier thinks the pairing may not be good.
an invite to Blackpool to meet the "future of the sport" Commitee Mick ? have said before we need a voice , someone with strength and character ,Mr Botham could be our man ?
i have a friend who has had the same family of birds he inherited in the 60,s from his late Father. all dark chequers , blues (no - pieds) . however every 7 years he has pieds appear , even had an almost white thrown too .??
ive not placed polythene beneath the roofing felt . i wouldnt choose to either to be honest . if i couldnt do a competent job of felting , i would get somebody else to do it .