carl

heres a tip,when youngbirds are featherd and parents are not sitting over them so much,place all the bowls with the youngbirds outside for a few mins,maybe when you clean the loft out place them outside,this gives them a good look around from an early age.

I agree snowy the cheak of it treating young westy like that,WHY NOT flick him see if he likes it,im sure the birds wont like it. only kidding about the flicking a fellow member bit but come on,flicking your birds

Dont be suprised a good freind had two blues from a long family of mostly blues paired together and they bred two very strange bright coloured redish youngbirds

dont think theres a law in copying from a forum as its there for the public,i have copyed most the topics also and many other hints & tips i have read on this site and other sites,,,but only for my own needs, chris why not sign the forum if your on most nights,dont see the point there as your a fello fancier and thats whats these forums are about listing to others opinions,i know theres some excelent topics on here so sign a few , why not.

never used linseed but i do use peanuts and hemp..You can feed your birds as much as they want,but as soon as you put some hemp or peanuts down they still go mad for them.

Snowy it must be the daily star mind as they dont like the sun, I found the newspaper keeps the young warm and its so easy to clean and is cost free, i use 3 sheets of paper well tucked under the bowl

I simply wrap the clay bowls in a few sheats of newspaper before placing the bowl in the box,when time comes to clean the bowls i simply remove the paper and old nest,and give them a wash.

Marvin excellent loft very neat and tidy,good on you building most things yourself as they look very good mate.thanks for the rings,youngsters chipping out today as we speak mate so wont be long. Looks like they are going to a good home. speak soon carl

have they laid yet peckedhen,how long have they been paired up

I would say use tabacco stalks the birds love them and dont stop till they have picked up everyone of them,i fould the stalks are better when snapped in half.I was told straw could carry disease. Whats aspergiliosis jimmy,how would it harm the birds.

peckedhen give them a teaspoon each for there morning feed,that should do them and your normal mix for there teatime feed,how long you been waiting for eggs now.

Excellent traping system linda,would it work without ets do you think

Its a very light mixture of corn mostly barley,most use it to keep the weight off the birds or to break them down.Instead of depurative i will be using a diet mix this year,diet mix is slightly more heavy.

maize keeps the birds warm,how come snowy.I was told sead heats them up inside also.

well done philb....u got anymore pics there

Kaybee well said i must say,

well done darren & great site.

Whats the droppings like ray and are they eating ok,have you treat them for anything yet.Speak to silverdale loft on here and ask him if you could send him some droppings from the birds to be tested im sure he will help.

Richard can i just ask what you work as,if you dont mind me asking. pm me if you want cheers

For the 3rd time WHERE DO I SEND PHOTOS OF THE BIRDS IM PUTTING UP

Ok bruno your birds are healthy but what about when they come in contact with unhealthy birds in the basket,are you telling me that they wont catch nothing from a unhealthy bird because you have a good health regieme and you feed them garlic. I know that there is a downside to treating birds in the long run. Bruno i respect your posts 100% so dont think im having a go. great topic

hi blue chequer why was Leir Market not on last week

SILVERDALE heres one for you im sure you will like http://www.auspigeonco.com.au/health/health_program2.html bruno maybe you should read this

Jimmy do most birds get ill before they are treated,no mate,but your spot on there,we are breading a strain of birds with no constitution. Jimmy you have a excellent record in the sport (and still do),did you treat your birds or not.?.

Snowy i didnt say anyone was jealous or selfish.I want to have fun and get the sport open BUT i also want to win,win,win,that may be the difference eh.