Ayrshire North Road Federation are a much smaller concern than the Scottish National Flying Club, however, ...... we received a report from a conveyer that the pigeons at the bulkhead end of our trailer were unable to see due to lack of light and that they were not drinking when the water was put on. Our drinkers ran the length of the rear of the crates and were filled from the rear end of the trailer. No access for the conveyer to enter between the crates. We improved our trailer by spacing the crates allowing water on both long sides of them. This allowed light and air to flow between the crates and the water was freely available to all pigeons within the crates. The conveyer reported that all pigeons were seen to be drinking after the improvements. Our returns have improved since then. I would think that all organisations should strive to supply the best conditions possible for the pigeons within their care.