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Try to do something about it,don't let them beat you mate. Crow decoys are I think are working for me,some say they don't work ? My lofts are in the country side loads of woods aand nesting areas for sparrow hawks, The canes are loosely stapled to the fence and the crows rotate with the least bit of wind.

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A mate's had a bad time with a sparrow hawk among his young birds so will give him these in a couple of days,hope he likes them.

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It is with great sadness that I have to mention the loss of a few local businesses. A local Bra Shop has gone bust. A Mining Company has gone under. A manufacturer of food blenders has gone into liquidation. A Dog Kennels has had to call in the retrievers. An origami book company has folded. An Ariel Installation company has called in the receivers. A Key Company has gone into lockdown. A Watchsmith has wound down and called time. An Iceland store has had its assets frozen. A Shoe Factory has been soled and employees given the boot. The Heinz factory has been canned as they couldn't ketchup with orders. The tarmac company has reached the end of the road. The bread company has run out of dough. The laundrette has been taken to the cleaners. And finally the AA Recovery Service are on their way to a breakdown. Share if you smiled! Stay safe everyone

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Should have been 415 volts. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18362993.police-reveal-homes-west-cumbria-without-broadband/

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Some Fechan crackers there pal. Any of them yours and I'll have a play with photoshop ?

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Never raced widowhood,only having a small set up it seems a shame to leave your hens at home.Cover the front of the nest boxes up during the week so the cocks obviously can't see in. See if that brings the cocks on a bit ?

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Just seen this on facebook,bit long winded but IMO worth a read. PARAMYXO KO from BLUESKY PIGEON Pigeon Paramyxo Virus type-1 (PPMV-1 or APMV-1)) is a variant of the H1N1 virus (Newcastle Disease Virus NDV) that is responsible for Newcastle disease in poultry. PPMV-1 is present in the pigeon gut (small intestine) and normally does not cause any symptons. Symptons and death can occur when the pigeons come under stress but the actual "trigger" is unknown. From studies it is known that when this virus enters the tissues and spreads, death occurs in a matter of hours unless the pigeons have been vaccinated against this virus. NOTE ---- the vaccine used must have been stored between 2-8 C at all times from time of manufacture otherwise its potency is very poor if at all present!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PPMV-1 is classified as a serotype a which means it belongs to a group of avian viruses within the particular virus species, PPMV, that have the same type and number of surface molecules which trigger an immune response in the pigeon --- thesel surface molecules are also referred to as antigens whichthe pigeon immune cells (special white blood cells WBC which bathe all bodily tissues and organs) attack directly and/or antibodies released by these WBC attach to or label for other immune cells to attack). So the other name for PPMV-1 is Avian Paramyxo Virus type-1 (APMV-1), and together with 12 other serotypes of this virus, belong to the genus Avulavirus, subfamily Paramyxovirinae, family Paramyxoviridae. This virus has been categorized into 5 pathogenic types: viscerotropic velogenic, neurotropic velogenic, mesogenic, lentogenic, and asymptomatic. That is quite a big mouthful!!!! Velogenic viruses are most virulent type and they cause significant losses in bird populations. Eight other serotypes of avian paramyxo viruses are recognised, namely: APMV-2 to APMV-9. Most of these serotypes appear to be present in natural reservoirs of specific wild avian species, although other host species are usually susceptible. Only APMV-2 and APMV-3 viruses have made a significant disease impact in birds. As we all know only too well, virulent (disease causing) viruses cause total havoc!!!!! I hope those parents who totally refused to vaccinate their children are not at the front of the queue when we eventually get a vaccine for SARS COV-2 virus that caused COVID-19. An evaluation of the impact of PARAMYXO KO ingredients on the course of pigeon paramyxo virus type-1 (PPMV-1)infection in pigeons also called APMV-1. A little Background on Vaccines. Vaccines for paramyxo virus in racing pigeons are available but if they are not stored properly from time of manufacture until time of use then there is a very strong likelihood that they may be ineffective. "When vaccines are not stored correctly, they stop working effectively. Their potency is affected when they are stored outside of the correct temperature range". (https://www.coolmed.co.uk/…/what-happens-if-vaccines-are-no…) And combined with that we must remember that VACCINES DO NOT KILL VIRUSES. Vaccines greatly reduce the risk of infection by working with the body’s natural defences to safely develop immunity to disease. Vaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection. This type of artifical infection, however, almost never causes illness, but it does cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) and once the imitation infection goes away, the body is left with a supply of “memory†T-lymphocytes, as well as B-lymphocytes and antibodies that will remember how to fight that disease in the future. However, it typically takes a few weeks for the body to produce T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes after vaccination. So, it is possible that a virus infection just before or just after vaccination could develop symptoms and get a disease, because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection. For more information on vaccines: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/conversations PARAMYXO KO is NOT a vaccine but it kills paramyxo virus. So how effective is PARAMYXO KO? PARAMYXO KO ingredients were used in a study to evaluate their effectiveness on the course of experimental PPMV-1 infection in pigeons. Pigeons, free from pigeon paramyxo virus, were artificially infected with a milder form of pigeon paramyxo virus and the birds all developed the usual symptoms. After an incubation period of 7 days PARAMYXO KO ingredients were added to the drinking water at 10ml/litre for 7 a further 7 days. The symptons of paramyxo virus disappeared and some pigeons were autopsied. The results demonstrated that PARAMYXO KO ingredients inhibited PPMV-1 replication decreasing viral copy numbers in the pigeon organs (heart, kidney, brain and intestines) when compared to pigeons which did not receive the PARAMYXO KO ingredients. The results of this study confirmed the antiviral effects of PARAMYXO KO ingredients in pigeons infected with PPMV-1. Indeed, other pigeon viruses such as andenovirus and pigeon circovirus (PiCV ISone of the viruses responsible in part for Young Bird Sickness Syndrome, YBSS) are also likely to respond well to PARAMYXO KO ingredients. Other more complex pigeon diseases caused by a number of mixed infective organisms, including viruses (mostly PiCV), pose a much more serious problem in pigeon breeding than single infections. PARAMYXO KO ​has also other important properties including antimicrobial activity.

The RPRA offices are closed due to the virus but are still accepting emails and calls. Strays >>>> strays@rpra.org 01452 858249 (9am-1pm)

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I agree with what you are saying to a point mate but if that's so why are we vaccination old birds every season ? Are we just filling someones pockets ? Do the egg producers vaccinate their birds every year ? Just a thought on anoither lockdown day ?