Edinburgh west Posted March 16, 2020 Report Posted March 16, 2020 I live in edinburgh but work in glasgow what's people's thoughts on training my birds from the west a couple of times a week. Would you recommend it if so what distance would be ok. Harthill services is 20 miles to my loft.
Guest mambo Posted March 16, 2020 Report Posted March 16, 2020 I live in edinburgh but work in glasgow what's people's thoughts on training my birds from the west a couple of times a week. Would you recommend it if so what distance would be ok. Harthill services is 20 miles to my loft.To dodgy from harthill mate percey lives there would take them on a bit maybe out at the Fort area in Glasgow giving them time to clear another 8 mile
Roland Posted March 17, 2020 Report Posted March 17, 2020 Why train any way. Not needed. If a circle is 440 yard- is often a very much longer one - and 4 circles being a mile, they will soon be loft fit and ready to start racing. Saves money and needless journeys! As for directions and so called 'Breaking points' another myth … first fact here is WE DON'T even know how they home for starters. Days gone by pigeon's were selected for which race(s) the fancier wanted to win, or show up. Simply put Very few even trained, yet flew the program and had good results. Never mind so called 'Progress' or 'Times have changed'! Yes they have changed, but certainly not for the better. Not counting the B.O.P. Syndrome.
polkemmet lofts Posted March 17, 2020 Report Posted March 17, 2020 Why train any way. Not needed. If a circle is 440 yard- is often a very much longer one - and 4 circles being a mile, they will soon be loft fit and ready to start racing. Saves money and needless journeys! As for directions and so called 'Breaking points' another myth … first fact here is WE DON'T even know how they home for starters. Days gone by pigeon's were selected for which race(s) the fancier wanted to win, or show up. Simply put Very few even trained, yet flew the program and had good results. Never mind so called 'Progress' or 'Times have changed'! Yes they have changed, but certainly not for the better. Not counting the B.O.P. Syndrome.
polkemmet lofts Posted March 17, 2020 Report Posted March 17, 2020 i stay in Harthill their are 4 pairs nesting in quarry about 1 mile from services,also the 4 lofts in Harthill are continually being hit every time birds are out
Roland Posted March 17, 2020 Report Posted March 17, 2020 I certainly commiserate with you—no two ways about that. Ricky Mardis used an excellent system in the states, which I followed. Fact, though 90% won't believe it. But then my wife isn't on here so no need to lie, eh! Is done by feeding only, but with no exercise! Once loft fit etc. Mind mine birds as mine were. Reasons for doing such was ill health and lack of zest. Had a job even to raise interest to go to club meetings etc. Went Bed at seven evenings and woke up between 11 and 12 next morning etc. Anyway, this is how it works. Pigeons only allowed out Saturday or race day/ racing! The weekend they are fed Protein, after exercise or a race with a little laxative as Linseed as such. To build up and repair tares etc. Then a regime of Carbs, Fats etc. Remembering that Carbs are only good for 15- 20 minutes. A starter only! The diet means that come basketing, and they are ready to go! The first race I went to on this system was Thurso. Members were not very encouraging, let alone pleased with me! Indeed one or two were saying not so good things. I sent 11,479 miles first time in the basket that year. I dominated two clubs and was second upwards in the federation, having nine in top eleven/ True! Maybe a few will take this on board. Most will not, of course! Which I do understand, and their' way of thinking—being many scenarios there, of course. But the logic and proof abound. In these days, yes one has to change a bit. Not just the rubbish of 'Times Changing' But in essence the troubles our beloved birds endure and face week in week out. I, also believe strongly, that this idea to 'Breed to cover losses' has, and is having a hugely detrimental downward spiralling effect for the well being of the birds and our sport. As many say and believe, but don't do 'If you do the same next year, and the years after, then don't expect the results to be any different'!
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