rasbull Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 I have 2 hens that have been raced upto 146 miles this season. I have the Lillers race on Saturday which is 272 miles to me. My youngsters lost all form about 5 weeks ago and were then confined to the loft for 3 weeks and have been gradually improving since. The last 2 weeks they have been exercising like demons and have been doing 1h 30 mins - 2hours each time without flagging at all. I took them training today for the 1st time in weeks (40 miles) and they come in a good time. The feather condition is good, the one hen is growing a few on the back of the neck but the general condition is very good. What is peoples opinions of racing these 2 hens and jumping them from 146 - 272 miles?
Guest strapper Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 keep them for next year rich m8....unless you are entering the national ...but for a club card they would better suit you for next season...where they can give you more fun with them. its only my opinion but id leave them at home m8....paul.
rasbull Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Posted September 9, 2009 Cheers Paul, I am 40-60 at the moment. I think I might keep them and put them in the 2 comeback races the following 2 weeks. Cheers m8.
Guest strapper Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 Cheers Paul, I am 40-60 at the moment. I think I might keep them and put them in the 2 comeback races the following 2 weeks. Cheers m8. much better idea m8...sent you a pm
Geraint Parry Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 I'd have to agree with Paul, they look like they are into the moult? Bars gone on 2nd picture. leave them at home I would suggest.
Guest IB Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 No. Having fun in the sky around the loft is not the same as 7/8 hours in NE wind, forecast for this weekend. I'd want them trained & back racing either at 150 mile stage, or onto the next (180 for us) and if they came well from that, and moult was OK, then I'd have no hesitation going 270 miles.
pjc Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 educate them with the comebacks after a couple more tosses, why throw them away!
Guest shadow Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 personally I would leave them in the loft :)
Guest Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 educate them with the comebacks after a couple more tosses, why throw them away! Spot on
REDCHEQHEN Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 We made a mistake last year - not in jumping the birds - but laying them off racing for 2/3 weeks - then sending - the result was just 50% returns - 5 back from 10 - and only one on the day - 240 miles - they had all been to 160 or 170 mile races I would never do that again So - personally I wouldn't send the youngsters to Lillers
chrissy Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 If in doubt leave them at home,if you loose your ybs what will you have to race as obs,they have had their grounding so will be older and wiser ready for next year
Guest stevie-b Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 once u have stopped them keep them that way or they will break your heart
WulDon Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 leave them in the hut mate, youngsters thrive on weekly racing... jumping them back in at this stage a bit pointless, there winning nothing any way!
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