Disaster

[jake12]

I tossed 64 Young birds from Winchburgh at 14:20pm. One bird two hours later, and still coming 5 hours later. I`m up to 24 now and most showing signs of being in the trees/bushes.Hopefully will get some more before dark. Every one has come from the West. All are wearing telephone numbered rings.

[andy Burgess]

good luck , hope the rest turn in for you .

[duncow]

Every year gets worse Allan we'll all go through it hope they work in

[Buff]

Finding training young birds this season is absolutely brutal. Not that I’ve lost very many started with 66 and have 61 but they are taking over a hour from 10 miles . No idea what the problem is . Does anyone else have similar experiences this year ?

[Andrew suckle]

Finding training young birds this season is absolutely brutal. Not that I’ve lost very many started with 66 and have 61 but they are taking over a hour from 10 miles . No idea what the problem is . Does anyone else have similar experiences this year ?

So far so good but only a matter of time mate.

[jake12]

Every year gets worse Allan we'll all go through it hope they work in

Up to 30 now I hope for a nice clear morning

[doomaloon]

Up to 30 now I hope for a nice clear morning

dont put them up in one batch

[REDCHEQHEN]

I've had a nightmare toss as well - 45 youngsters let loose at 5.15pm yesterday - approx 14 miles (& they had a one hour loft fly beforehand, so, in theory they would come straight home) after 1hr 35 minutes 3 arrived, and over an hour later 17 together. 18 missing at nightfall, 9 back so far this morning, 9 still adrift, it was their 4th training toss

[jake12]

I've had a nightmare toss as well - 45 youngsters let loose at 5.15pm yesterday - approx 14 miles (& they had a one hour loft fly beforehand, so, in theory they would come straight home) after 1hr 35 minutes 3 arrived, and over an hour later 17 together. 18 missing at nightfall, 9 back so far this morning, 9 still adrift, it was their 4th training toss

I`ve had 15 back so far today, going by the ruffled feathers on some of them it certainly looks like they`ve been in the trees. It was their 4th toss as well and they had been ranging well for 3 or 4 weeks. I hope you get the rest of your birds back. With regards to Doomaloom`s comment I think he`s got a good point.

[REDCHEQHEN]

Another 4 back since I posted - one is badly injured and won't race this year - 5 more to come

[Azzi1985]

Hope more work in Allan. It's getting tougher every year.

[andy Burgess]

well it was my 4th toss tonight , and i got hit . had 3 missing, 2 turned in , and a phone call from a non-fancier only 1/2 a mile away . a little mealy hen , eaten by the hawk .

[billt]

Sorry to hear that Andy, The poor little beggars are running the gauntlet daily, where will it end.

[REDCHEQHEN]

Awful - I still have 3 youngsters missing from Saturday

 

You just don't know what they go through once they're out of sight

[andy Burgess]

Sorry to hear that Andy, The poor little beggars are running the gauntlet daily, where will it end.

 

 

i and the birds were full of confidence Bill . will have to wait a few days before even thinking about the next trainer ?? or maybe revert to no training , just racing ?

[billt]

i and the birds were full of confidence Bill . will have to wait a few days before even thinking about the next trainer ?? or maybe revert to no training , just racing ?

 

I think you'r right Andy, if the youngsters are flying well at home don't take the risk of being hit training

[clockman]

1 of your clubs rings is on face book Allan its in Eyemouth SU.21.NW.3547

[greenlands]

Full team of 29,40 mile with other members,mine must have had 16 tosses before this one,14/29,nothing this morning.Young bird season over before it starts.

[andy Burgess]

Full team of 29,40 mile with other members,mine must have had 16 tosses before this one,14/29,nothing this morning.Young bird season over before it starts.

 

hope a few more turn in Lindsay . big factor now will be dehydration !!

[jim]

where did you liberate them m8