Every year I try something a little different, nothing drastic mind. Tweaks are made to my old bird system (if you can call it a system) sometimes on a weekly basis especially where feeding is concerned. One of my biggest changes has been to cut back on potions, electrolytes, tea and the like, basically trying to cut back on things that are administered via the drinker. Since I’ve cut back on these I can say hand on heart my pigeons have performed better. This year 2008 I went one step further and decided not to treat my old birds for nothing bar a 3 day course for worms until the more prestigious races came around. I had intended to treat for canker just before these races arrived in an effort to lift their form. The pigeons were coming so well that I never did treat for canker and they kept coming. This year I had my best season yet!
Conclusion ?