feeding

[widowhooder]

has anybody notice the amount of wheat and barley in the mixes

[Wiley]

in what mixes are we concerned with, versea laga, vanroaeys, gem, amfords, uxtons

[Guest TIMBARRA LOFTS]

i dont feed the stuff. my mix does not contain any of the folowing

 

wheat

barley

beans

peas

maize

 

 

[Wiley]

just out of interest what does your mix contain then spencer?

Cheers

Ryan

[Guest TIMBARRA LOFTS]

versa laga energy plus , i only feed this and no other mix all year round, it contains groats , cardi, dari, safflower, budgie seed, hemp, sunflower, rice, sunflower hearts, and 3 small pellets which contain, fish oils, carrot, and green veg.

 

my birds thrive on this mix and in my mind nothing better.

[wilkins]

i use that mix on fridays and after 300 miles as its heavy fat mix, does it noe contain to much fat for the rest period?

[Guest TIMBARRA LOFTS]

i use that mix on fridays and after 300 miles as its heavy fat mix, does it noe contain to much fat for the rest period?

 

yes it is high in fat so they say.. but i find any feed or mix can be fattening with pigeons, just got to keep control of the rations you feed, i feed all year round and my birds do put on slight weight which is good for the breeders as they have researves to raise strong big youngsters and race birds burn off any excess with exercise.

 

I only feed this and my birds look good all year, take a look www.timbarrapigeons.co.uk

 

 

 

 

[THE FIFER]

could we please keep this thread on the topic it was started for IE: feeding, if members want to get into off topic private conversations please use your e-mail, this would be much appreciated, thanks.

[Guest TIMBARRA LOFTS]

I wish every member on this site the best wishes from myself possible. these wishes are also expressed to yourself Gareth, and as you do not know me I still wish you a good season.  

 

Thank you spencer

[THE FIFER]

I have put this thread back on track, please for the good of the topic keep it so, and hope for cooperation, thanks.

[Tony C]

Nothing wrong with a bit of wheat and barley in the mix. Given the choice I would go for a high carb mix over a mix high in fats anyday. Much easier to supplement their diet with fats viz peanuts & hemp when you want them to take extra fats on board than it is trying to get them to take extra carbs on board.

[Guest TIMBARRA LOFTS]

Nothing wrong with a bit of wheat and barley in the mix. Given the choice I would go for a high carb mix over a mix high in fats anyday. Much easier to supplement their diet with fats viz peanuts & hemp when you want them to take extra fats on board than it is trying to get them to take extra carbs on board.

 

 

I think your right about wheat and barley but all grains are good, i just feed a small grain mix due to feeding yb in the nest, when parents bring the food back up to pump babies its easy to me that the grains remain small and that way they seem to feed more often, due to not being uncomfortable regurgitating it up.

 

but if i require extra carbs i can add gluecose or honey in the water .

 

pretty much similar thing as yourself but just opposite components tony.

 

[wilkins]

i use barley seperate to my mix adding when it birds at not racing or they are resting , over 350 miles i do not use it at all . i have tried to but found better results leaving it out over the above distance