Before I start the young bird racing, I look at my old bird team for the following year, and identify how many widowhood cocks I need from the young bird team, as well as cocks and hens for the natural team, and do what is required to make sure I have these for the following season, which may mean stopping youngsters as and when requiredhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif