Many years ago myself and big Jim Hannah used to go down to Newton when all the lofts were there and the banter was first class .and if you timed before them you would get a fed ticket .
Absolutely nothing during the winter.when birds are not in contact with other birds you should not have any problems Geordie.but during the closed season any birds that showed weakness would be removed from the loft .
Don't care what anybody says now Walter some guys will listen and some won't in the pigeon sport you need to have a medicine cabinet at the ready J.M.H.O. :animatedpigeons: