PATTY BHOY

these are beer mats that i come across,soaked them in cresote and put under the nest bowls.some good posts though. ;D ;D ;D ;D

found this in nest box..

when all you guy`s are in Blackpool,who`ll be looking after yer doo`s. :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

why waste good space talking about this CHEAT. :B :B :B :B

when erecting a new loft when would be the best time to treat with cresote.treat sections before assembly or wait till erected.

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does putting an owl on top of your loft deter raptors??

Norbreck castle hotel doing a deal for £85 for 2 nights,included in the price is a FREE BAR BETWEEN 7.30PM AND 10.30PM.

would it be advisable to put crezote on the bottom of nest bowls for to keep insect free.

thanx for reply`s guy`s.

not bad deal in the sunday mail today,2 nights for £85 at the norbreck castle hotel.included in the price is a free bar between 7.30 and 10.30 only downside is long way from winter gardens.

2 sections have box perchesx30,other section 16 widowhood boxes.

if a novice is just starting what would be the ideal number of young birds in a loft 26x6x6,3 section.

Ventilation When the air inside the loft is not as fresh as the outside air, then there is a ventilation problem. The traditional Australian loft is open at the front and gets good race results in areas with low humidity (non-coastal and inland regions, South Australia etc.). Such a loft requires little other ventilation other than vents on the back and side walls of the loft. Place the vents under the perches rather than at the top, so that the air does not pass over the birds resting in the perches. The flow of air over the birds created by incorrectly placed vents is referred to as a draft and causes illness by preventing the birds from resting. The creation of proper ventilation in enclosed lofts is more difficult to achieve and in dry areas it is often better to avoid enclosed lofts. However, in high humidity and very cold areas the loft must be enclosed at night to maintain the form of the fit race team, although it is opened up as much as possible during the day. The best lofts can be opened up during the day and closed up at night, when it is raining or during cold humid weather. More ventilation is required in closed lofts than open lofts. Ceiling or wall ventilation fans are often used to improve the circulation inside the loft. Vents placed on the back and side walls near the floor are open during the day and on warm nights and closed when it is wet or cold. Double-check the quality of the air inside an enclosed loft by asking an asthmatic friend to stand inside and pass an opinion as to the freshness of the air.

hope your team does well on tuesday ;D ;D

:PAustralia

samaritans

Do we all agree with this statement. Good Feather The importance of good feathering as a reflection of the quality of a pigeon can never be overemphasised. For every fancier the quality of the feather is a very good and immediate indication as to the quality of the pigeon. A good quality feather is the foundation stone for breeding the champion pigeon and a pigeon with poor feathers should never be considered for stock because good feathering is a reflection of both good breeding and good health. The healthy feather is silky, flexible, strong and waterproof. These features are all important for efficient flight. The high oil content of the healthy feather gives it the silky feel. The silkier the feather the greater the lift due to the streamlining effect required for efficient flight. The dry feather we get with many illnesses means that there is less streamlining (over the body and wing) and more drag with a subsequent loss of lift and less efficient flight. More energy is required causing the bird to tire more quickly. The dry feather being less flexible means that the twisting motion of the end flights that gives forward thrust is lessened, which results in a slower bird. The dry feather is brittle and lacks the strength of the silky feather, wearing out by the time the long races, when flying efficiency is needed most. Dry feathers lack the waterproofing qualities of the oil laden silky feather and flying therefore becomes more difficult in wet weather. The feathers of the racing pigeon in top form are tight and silky. The aerodynamics are further improved by the feathers covering the body. These contour feathers of the body and the coverts over the wing and tail feathers of the bird in top form overlap each other very tightly to create a very smooth surface. We describe such a bird as having "tight" feather. During flight this very tight feather allows the moving air to flow smoothly and quickly over the body and wing surfaces in what we call "streamlines". "Streamlining" gives "lift" to the flying pigeon and is one of the reasons why it can fly for sustained periods without tiring. For whatever reason (health or breeding), poor quality feathers fail to form the tight smooth surface required for "streamlining" and efficient flight. When the surface is not perfectly smooth the air does not flow smoothly across the surface and creates air eddies and bubbles of turbulence. Turbulence has the effect of slowing the airflow over the wing and body surfaces that increases the "drag" or "resistance" and reduces the "lift". Therefore the bird with poor feathers flies slowly and requires more effort to stay aloft. The end result is a bird that tires sooner. A good feather is essential for racing performance because it is the basis of "lift".

Sincerest condolences to all the Newcombe family at this sad time RIP

thanx Alan,going to try other farmer down the road.

VERY SMALL ;) ;)

flew with bridgend 20 years ago,will have to be Bo`ness now.

never seen cats when visited but did see jack russell dogs.

read this link. http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/Pigeon-lovers-come-to-the.4851043.jp

should`ve said,farmer doesn`t have livestock.the farm is split into small working sheds,wouldn`t be much peace and quiet.