sapper756 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Can I please ask the members of Basics, what is the official line regarding letting birds out for a fly in Scotland Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 They can be let out for exercise before being fed. Exercise for around 1 hour. Shouted in as soon as they land. This is to prevent any possible contact with wild birds or their excrement. Whilst pigeons may not be able to catch avian flu, they can spread it by feet or feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 They can be let out for exercise before being fed. Exercise for around 1 hour. Shouted in as soon as they land. This is to prevent any possible contact with wild birds or their excrement. Whilst pigeons may not be able to catch avian flu, they can spread it by feet or feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 that's good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 how many are letting their birds out, and for how long are they exercising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 how many are letting their birds out, and for how long are they exercisingbirds have been going out ever since crimbo not out long as they are kept tight with food. as was moving then into old bird racing lofts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue lad Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Every day weather permitting. They are trapping like bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCN Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Mines will be in for a bit... Just noticed my good hen, timer from Maidstone last year is gone... Must have been nabbed over weekend when out for a stretch.She was to be my hope for my first gold cup entry this year ....gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Out every day weather permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin8 Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Try to get them out at weekend due to work and depending on the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg50 Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 I am lettin my doos out 2/3 times a week havent seen the hawk yet hope its died with all the frost we have been getting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 good to see so many letting birds out, one mention re hawk its something I haven't seen for ages, is it usual at this time of year, what do they do, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Well it is a whim of the fancier believing letting them out is needed and for the best. Was amazed in Canada, and other very successful fanciers who never let them out when the moult starts and 3 or so weeks before enticing a condition for first toss- race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeboah Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Mines will be in for a bit... Just noticed my good hen, timer from Maidstone last year is gone... Must have been nabbed over weekend when out for a stretch.She was to be my hope for my first gold cup entry this year ....guttedSorry to hear that john Mine won't be out till mid march at earliest because of hawks and temperatureNo races to be won at this time of year so better kept in ,only my opinion As I get older also have a dislike for cold days 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Fifer Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Would like mine out earlier but as usual I'll wait til last wk in March or early April. Letting them out earlier I think I'm asking for trouble. Should get price here about end of april start of may then birds can go on open loft when not training. Hope this helps young/ new fanciers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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