For those who are planning on sending birds over the Chanel in 2013, whether it be with a National Club or a Federation, what about sharing your preparation system; When do you pair your Chanel birds up, and why? How many preparation races do you intend to send them to, and how far are these races? Do you toss your candidates, if so, how far and how often? What nest condition do you like your cocks/hens to be on when racing from the Chanel? Do you add anything extra to their drinkers or feed prior to sending over the Chanel? How far is it for your birds, when flying over the Chanel? Thank you in advance for your inputhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif