leighton Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 ive cut my food down on my ybs and this morning the droppings were loose there getting 1 egg cup of bamfords ybs per bird i cut them down to try and motivate them more my question is will there droppings firm or do i feed more? there droppings were perfect till i reduced there food cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 not enough im afraid mate, got to put it into them as there still growing, i would go back to what you were doing, jmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 CAN'T SEE REDUCING THE FOOD MAKING THE DROPPINGS LOOSE WE JUST DONE THE SAME N THE DROPPINGS ARE EVEN BETTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 the more protein you feed the firmer and nicer the dropping ybs need to grow patience they'll soon fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighton Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 the more protein you feed the firmer and nicer the dropping ybs need to grow patience they'll soon fly yh im in no rush just a guy from my club said cut there food down as they were getting about 1 egg cup twice aday dont get me wrong a few flew more this morning but there droppings were alot loose im feeding bamfords racing mix for ybs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighton Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 not enough im afraid mate, got to put it into them as there still growing, i would go back to what you were doing, jmo tbh it has to be the food as its the only thing ive changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasd Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 i feed them as much as they want till they all get a drink after a feed 2 times a day after a while they dont eat as much but when it comes to training i would use jerry plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 yh im in no rush just a guy from my club said cut there food down as they were getting about 1 egg cup twice aday dont get me wrong a few flew more this morning but there droppings were alot loose im feeding bamfords racing mix for ybs? im feeding mine on 100% green peas dropping like nuggets i havent seen the racing mix im afraid id be more inclined to use the breeding mix as still growing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 im feeding mine on 100% green peas dropping like nuggets WE USE BEANS BUT THE DROPPING ARE V GOOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 MINE ARE ON WHAT THE OLD BIRDS GET WHEN BREEDING ie...LAYER PELLETS HORSE BEANS AND MIXTURE AND THEY LOOK GREAT 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 get the droppings tested just make sure there isn't an underlying problem and then if all ok, don't reduce the feed but lighten it and they will start to fly. If you feed them to heavy they will just sit around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 MINE ARE ON WHAT THE OLD BIRDS GET WHEN BREEDING ie...LAYER PELLETS HORSE BEANS AND MIXTURE AND THEY LOOK GREAT 8) CANNA BEAT BEANS ALAN ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK W F Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 WE USE BEANS BUT THE DROPPING ARE V GOOD what kind davey HEINZ or TESCO BEANS GOOD FOR BREAKIE AND HORSES ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasd Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 my yb get breed mix too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 yh im in no rush just a guy from my club said cut there food down as they were getting about 1 egg cup twice aday dont get me wrong a few flew more this morning but there droppings were alot loose im feeding bamfords racing mix for ybs? hi mate its not how much you feed them to get them to fly its what you feed them ,y/b's are hard to regulate .1st there growing so need plenty protien. 2nd fanciers want them to fly 1 - 2 hours so to do that you need to feed them a high carbs diet . i would let them grow then nearer the 1st y/b race maybe 4 weeks before then change them onto a high carbs feed ,who wants them to fly hours just now certainly not me mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 what kind davey HEINZ or TESCO BEANS GOOD FOR BREAKIE AND HORSES ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ASDA WANS :P ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK W F Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 CANNA BEAT BEANS ALAN ;) ;) YOR LIVING IN THE PAST MATE LOT BETTER GEAR THAN THAT NOW ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 what kind davey HEINZ or TESCO BEANS GOOD FOR BREAKIE AND HORSES ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D AWAY YER GIT TRUMPET ANYWAY THEY GIVE ME WIND ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK W F Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 ASDA WANS :P ;D ;D ;D JUST AS GOOD BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY BEANS MEANZS HEINZ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 JUST AS GOOD BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY BEANS MEANZS HEINZ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D MORRISONS OWN FER ME CAN'T AFFORD HEINZ DONT OWN SHELL OIL LIKE YOU YER TRUMPET ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 hi mate its not how much you feed them to get them to fly its what you feed them ,y/b's are hard to regulate .1st there growing so need plenty protien. 2nd fanciers want them to fly 1 - 2 hours so to do that you need to feed them a high carbs diet . i would let them grow then nearer the 1st y/b race maybe 4 weeks before then change them onto a high carbs feed ,who wants them to fly hours just now certainly not me mate. bang on plenty time fer flying the love of home and knowing there surounds far more important id change the feed a bit quicker tho but gradualy on to a high carb mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 bang on plenty time fer flying the love of home and knowing there surounds far more important id change the feed a bit quicker tho but gradualy on to a high carb mix 100% mark i ment to put on 4/6 weeks before instead of 4 weeks and i would hope that anyone changing food doesnt do it over night gradually over the space of a week ,if they fly for hours just now the will be past their best come the racing season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 100% mark i ment to put on 4/6 weeks before instead of 4 weeks and i would hope that anyone changing food doesnt do it over night gradually over the space of a week ,if they fly for hours just now the will be past their best come the racing season . the way i see it as soon as there off ranging fer a week time to put in a basket , would anyone want to be training so early ???? not me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 100% mark i ment to put on 4/6 weeks before instead of 4 weeks and i would hope that anyone changing food doesnt do it over night gradually over the space of a week ,if they fly for hours just now the will be past their best come the racing season . JUST STARTING TO REDUCE BEAN NOW GRADUALLY INTRODUCING COUNTRY WIDE YB MIX UP NSTARTING TO BATCH AMAZING HOW THEY STRT TO EXERCISE MORE FREELY WEN YOU LIGHTEN THE FEED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighton Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 100% mark i ment to put on 4/6 weeks before instead of 4 weeks and i would hope that anyone changing food doesnt do it over night gradually over the space of a week ,if they fly for hours just now the will be past their best come the racing season . this was my point as im only flying ybs this year im in no rush and can give 110% to ybs i never have trouble getting them to trap but a guy from my club said they were like ducks compared to his and thats the reason for them only fluttering from floor to loft roof but he did say to add some beans and reduce the bamfords but cheers guys im not worried just hate loose droppings especially when they were as good as my stock birds droppings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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