andy Burgess Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 like most members i have experienced some big losses . started with 24 to race , thrown the towel in at just 4 remaining . i know theres a few races left , but , how many did you start with and how many have you got left ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATTY BHOY Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Started with 64. Have 28 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAHAM MITCHELL Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Lost 6 first race from Lauder,10 second race from Wooler (human error,race controller resigned after his *expletive removed* up) and lost 5 at the weekend from Blayden.Flew 3 races and lost 21.This with Ayrshire fed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAHAM MITCHELL Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 10 left from 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbee Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Andy, started with 48 and now have 14!. Will definitely not be breeding youngsters to race next yearJohn b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Andy, started with 48 and now have 14!. Will definitely not be breeding youngsters to race next yearJohn b i have been scratching my head trying to figure out whats best John . trying to get a feeling from others what they plan for next season , or how to do it diffrently . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 an interesting thread lets hear more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty94 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Lost 18 at the weekend 🤦â€â™‚ï¸ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonmurray4747 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I started with 30 then by final yb race of season where I never got a feather home lost 13 out of 15,one came home 3 days later and the other I picked up in Blairgowrie. Been a hard one to take where they never put a foot wrong till that last race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCN Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Left with 28 from 40 after 10 races between federation and midweek club.Dropped 7 at the aforementioned wooler race.Haven't lost a single youngbird training which is a small miracle in present times. Training has been upto blackwood... roughly around 30 miles before racing started, then twice weekly from only 8 miles. Next two federation races will be very tough as convoy will be small... Half are now stopped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 i have been scratching my head trying to figure out whats best John . trying to get a feeling from others what they plan for next season , or how to do it diffrently . The BOP are governed by nature and will rear at the same time every year. We have to change. Breed early and organise any age races or YB races during June / July or breed late and race October / November, morning marking and short races. Don't make it easy for them to train their young how to kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe tyre Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Started with 28 first young bird race lost 5 first race one 2nd race full returns both woolers sent 16 catterick this week lost 13 left with 9 but you iether chuck it or get on with it I only started back up from scratch last year with young birds and trying to build a team up so will just take a bit longer but I can't see the losses changing it will just get worse imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattydoos79 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Started with 25 lost some through training then lost some racing I’m now on 12 left with 1 race to go mm it’s crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin8 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 11 hours ago, andy Burgess said: like most members i have experienced some big losses . started with 24 to race , thrown the towel in at just 4 remaining . i know theres a few races left , but , how many did you start with and how many have you got left ? 21/32 it's the last race on Saturday andy so I may be a few more down, yb racing has been a farce this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg50 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Being sick of young bird losses over the years ie bad weather ,cancellations ,hold overs ,yb sitting in a transporter in humid thundery conditions the list goes on and on , didnt bother pairing early rung my first youngster mid to late April /May just fly them at home . I know i probably lose some next year but at least they will have a better chance IMO racing as old birds i will just wait and see . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 i can understand your frustration Phil . feeling it right now. i may consider a plan like yours next year ? maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 5 hours ago, philg50 said: Being sick of young bird losses over the years ie bad weather ,cancellations ,hold overs ,yb sitting in a transporter in humid thundery conditions the list goes on and on , didnt bother pairing early rung my first youngster mid to late April /May just fly them at home . I know i probably lose some next year but at least they will have a better chance IMO racing as old birds i will just wait and see . This is what I do. I keep threatening to get them some trainers in October or November, but never seem to get around to it. I have also pushed them too hard when starting to race them, so intend to use a more "kid glove" approach next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig.G18 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Started off with 35 lost 10 first toss, been steady with the other 25, lost 8 at the weekend from catterick and had 3 Sparrahawk attacks at the house tonight so that’s me finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big blue bar Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 67 , lost 15 of the loft ( in fog ) so 52 got trained and have 29 left with one race to go and maybe a national . Might pick out 20 or so for the last race, will see tomorrow Everyone of them have had a race under there belt , couple back from the stray centre which will get trained up over the next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue lad Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 11:39 AM, philg50 said: Being sick of young bird losses over the years ie bad weather ,cancellations ,hold overs ,yb sitting in a transporter in humid thundery conditions the list goes on and on , didnt bother pairing early rung my first youngster mid to late April /May just fly them at home . I know i probably lose some next year but at least they will have a better chance IMO racing as old birds i will just wait and see . I am same plenty of time to loose them next year Have 9 youngsters gave one away . They will be out all winter .Raced this season with all hen team some late breds in with them . Lost 3late breds and 4 yearnings and older hens .Still have 4 late breds left to race next year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john cumming Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Started with 33 got 22 left ÷ 5 with injuries or to far n moult that Grandson started with 16, has 8 left ÷ 3 wìth injuries to far gone in moult Last race today , good returns hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 Bred 41 ended with 32 all had 3 races apart from 7 that had 1 race as I’m seeing if it matters that they only have one race as babies kept training on my 16 miles break point 3:4 times a week for 3 weeks after I stopped them As a I rule I send them to all but the last race or two but this year I wasn’t happy with the line the birds were on plus I kept reading of heavy losses so I played safe . It may be a mistake and I could have a team if thick pigeons that go down easily next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbill Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 started with 81 young birds, lost 15 of the shed, between training and 5 races, i have 54 left, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 anymore on this subject would be interesting how young birds are doing those days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, bigbill said: started with 81 young birds, lost 15 of the shed, between training and 5 races, i have 54 left, Great returns considering the losses through here Bill. That's the best returns i 've heard by a large margin, well done. Myself, 23 left from 63 racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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