Mike Lycett

OK - 99.9999999% of the English Fancy aren't qualified to express an opinion on ETS as they've never used it. Congratulations!! You've just made this thread a USA-Scottish, Mainland Europe thread only !!

If that's the case then Hyacinth then NO-ONE in England is qualified to talk about it!

Clockman I have no thoughts or opinions on that one

Wise words "Saddler" Can I afford it ? YES if the truth is told Will our prformances suffer if we install it? Surely they couldo nly improve So WHY am I opposed to it? Bcause its DEAD WRONG for the Fancy & for once, the RPRA have got this one absolutely RIGHT Boing Boing Mike

Rose Agree entirely The Norterly faced one for the distance wouldn't capture any real form until the heat of the summer.. Viva - BARCELONA !!! ;D

Rose If you were concentrating on 0-200 milesthen I think the otherlofts might need a bit of assistance capturing their form. Fairplay to you though... Birds first - once that's in place then the rest is easy. Mike

Thanks Webmaster.. Much appreciated Mike

New directive out today from RPRA- don't pin your hopes on channel racing this year.

I'm 35 and Chris Little is younger than me! We're not exactly pensioners are we! Bruno - If you're implying that I'm resistant to change then you couldn't be further from the truth. In every other regard, like I said before my life is dominated by what's happening in tomorrows world. I work as an IT service support engineer ensuring performance on over a thousand applications is spot on the button - including the internet. Not the actions of a bloke with his head in the sand is it. Also, let us concentrate on "racing" pigeons. I've tried & tested every system that you've heard of and dozens that you have never even heard of. Gez- You need to talk to your Region Sec. Getting on these committees isn't hard. My Dad has been on it for donkeys years & my Mum is the Vice President of the West Midlands Region... Oh, I forgot though- we're Philistines and Luddites aren't we!!! ;D ;D Mike

If you race South Road, then I think as long as you aren't North or East then it don;t matter all that much. We have one loft facing South & the other West, and both lofts perform well enough.

Chris Couldn't have puti t better myself mate Let's have a spot of "Chit Chat" shall we? You awake still ? Your phone is ringing !!!

Hyacinth The RPRA (45,000 members) have just voted absolutely PLUM against the ETS system coming into their ranks - therefore I think it a bit harsh to call me a "Luddite". I actually represent the vast MAJORITY I'm not wet behind the ears or anything. I've seen the ETS in use in the USA and most countries in Europe. I saw it when I was with Mike Ganus in Holland at his lofts with Peter Colijn.... All I'm saying is there's more downsides to it as a whole for our sport than positives - and - with respect Hyacinth, I kinda think i know what I'm on about (forgive me if that comes across as arrogant - it's not intended) Mike

Hyacinth You don't get my drift at all.... I can talk about the downside of ETS all night if ya like - would quite enjoy it actually. Maybe my next column in the BHW and RP will be on it instead. I'm no Luddite Hyacinth.... In every other regard you can think of, we're at the cutting edge pofessionally & not exactly bacwards at racing either..............

Blue Chequer I agree - but don't expect me not to fight my corner. Just because Chris and I don't see things like Colin does he doesn't like it. I'm afraid that's just a bit of tough luck. We all have our opinion. Mine is that if WE were offered it FREE OF CHARGE tomorrow, I'd say "NO THANKS!" Mike

True To be honest, Id rather pay attention to those that come early than worry about those that come late. I can't remember one of our birds turned up late (i.e after everything else was already fed).

Technically I'd have had South or SE - but Houdini's pen always has the best form on our garden - and that faces plum West.

Colin I know what time the birds come home because I see 'em home!

Chris Little Totally agree mate. 100% bang on the button I don't wanna know if something got home at 7pm or 8pm. Either way, its's LATE! Mike

Tomo Yes, I wouldn't have recommended them otherwise. I've never had a problem with 'em. Products take about 2 weeks to get from S.africa to UK Mike

With youngsters its all about education & in terms of taking them up the road - the sooner the better. Ours are always on the move from 12 weeks of age. Crucially though, because we breed only a small team of YBs they always get let go in groups of 3 and 4. Even from Training toss No. 1

For worming? Easy one - best on the market is MOXIDECTIN 5 ml per litre of water. Leave them to that water for 24 hrs. Saves handling each & every pigeon like you do with Panacur etc.. Also, you should see how they race the week after ! I know of 5 x 1st National/Classic winners in 2005 that were on Moxidectin the week before their big win. Don't tell anyone I told you that though - otherwise they'll go APE ;D ;D

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Bizarrely enough I've seen enough to suggest that treating for worms acts almost as a form booster - especially when using the best stuff on the market for the job

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Cocci canker worm prior to pairing Canker mid season when racing Nothing else is necessary at our loft