blackdog

best of luck

sorry, i mean messac

the birds have been liberated at 5.45am,no wind

well done lads

I have been asked by one club to put racing back one week because of lack of training for the YBs, looking at the 5 day forecast the weather is not very good for the next few days. so i dont think the amount of training will improve. From a financial point of veiw i dont think we want to be doing same as last season and going down the road with 24 baskets on board, the dvf lost nearly £600. After the OB season we have just had, the membership and the YBs need to be looked after or we will end losing both. If possible could secretaries get the feeling of the membership. thank you j.dev

well done mate

strong south winds here in cumbria lads

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lets hope dvf follow suit m8.

Virkon S is a disinfectant sold by Dupont. Not only is it the most amazing disinfectant you will ever use in the lofts for sanitation but it is simply magic when used in the pigeons drinking water. Virkon S should be the first line of defense for any young bird sickness. If the pigeons start to go off whether it is a young bird sickness or possible other affliction add 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon to the gallon of water for five days. Usually within two days all symptoms have disappeared. By day five the birds look spectacular. Virkon S must be added to the water after the containers are filled and then stirred. It will form up if added first and then water is added. Like any disinfectant be careful to keep Virkon S out of your eyes and try not to inhale the powder. Better to be safe. As a general health aid give the pigeons three days of Virkon S every six to eight weeks. Virkon S seems to have a positive effect against all bacteria, virus, fungi and canker. We use it during breeding, molting and racing will no ill effects. Chicken breeders have been giving Virkon S to chicks for years. The chicks live better, grow better and losses are lessened. We add Virkon S to the bath water in the same above dose. Virkon S is an unbelievable disinfectant to be sprayed in the lofts and all general disinfection and sanitation needs. After treating with Virkon S please give several days of friendly gut bacteria and vitamins. Virkon S can be given at the dose of one teaspoon to the gallon if your pigeons are experiencing Circo-virus. The product will not cure infected pigeons but it will stop the spread of the virus. In the case of Circo Virus you can remove sick pigeons and keep the remaining pigeons on Virkon S until the pigeons are no longer becoming sick. This may take a week to ten days. Like I said if the pigeons is already infected with Circo, Virkon S may or may not help. The benefit lies in stopping the virus from spreading. I get asked all the time "can you use Virkon S during breeding season"? On June 18th I put all my breeders on Virkon S at the dose of 3/4 teaspoon to the gallon. I have babies at all stages of development and every breeder and youngster looks a super as ever. Droppings are firm and normal. You will notice that if a pigeon has a minor respiratory problem the Virkon S will turn the wattle slightly yellow. At the end of the five day treatment the wattle will be white and dry. I have been reading how Koi Fish Breeders and keepers used Virkon S in the ponds and tanks to cure and prevent many difference virus and bacteria. They also claim it works at a very low dose and does not effect the biological filter (friendly bacteria). If fish can thrive in the presence of Virkon S, this is a very good sign

same here mate, used it for over 20 years, works for me, was told by a very good pigeon man up these parts, raymond ingrim to use it this way, whats the dose you give them mav?

nifuramycin 3 days,level teaspoon to 2 ltr water then nystan for a further 3 days 5ml to 2 ltr water, any youngsters not drinking syringe 5ml down there throats, then 2 droplets of nystan 4 times a day for the 3 days, always follow up with a good probiotic, hope you get them sorted mate, Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic active against a wide range of yeasts and yeast-like fungi, including Candida

same to you mate

sent 6 to messac myself today, 4 two year olds and 2 yearlings

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thanks lads

cumbria combine fourgers, libbed 6am no wind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzEQJuBV9CA

anyone used cinnamon on its own in the water, if so, how much into how much water?

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nice youngsters lindsay

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