Guest joshdonlan Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Right ive tried masking tape on the wings of a few birds im trying to break, which didnt work, as it came off. But ive been advised to dampen the wings down. Do i just give them a bath first? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owen101 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 have you not thought about race rubbers mate thats what i will be doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinky slitheroe Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Right ive tried masking tape on the wings of a few birds im trying to break, which didnt work, as it came off. But ive been advised to dampen the wings down. Do i just give them a bath first? Thanks Heard fairy liquid and water works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joshdonlan Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 have you not thought about race rubbers mate thats what i will be doing how will race rubbers work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frank dooman Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 lots of soap but just on one wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owen101 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 i was told to use them ask other people im not 100% sure but it goes around a few flights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 i would just get them really hungry and let them out when your kit has dropped. Rollers are easy to break. I find it helps to put them in a basket on top of the pen for a few times before this so they know where they are and get a good look round. Good luck with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.D. Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Heard of using soapy water, though never tried it,which stays wetter longer as it'l take the oil out of the feathers.Might be worth a try if you dont want them to fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joshdonlan Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 ELASTIC BAND AROUND FLIGHTS but make sure you are there as the birds cant fly that well but will flutter about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owen101 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 maverick elastic bands are just like race rubbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally mac Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 i would just get them really hungry and let them out when your kit has dropped. Rollers are easy to break. I find it helps to put them in a basket on top of the pen for a few times before this so they know where they are and get a good look round. Good luck with them I would go with this too Josh, never had any trouble breaking rollers. Just get them on the roof for a few days to get their bearings. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 maverick elastic bands are just like race rubbers SLOW AT THE TYPING OWEN LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owen101 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 i meant are they used the same as eachother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 yes owen easy to put on and take off again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bakes Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 me personally would just keep them in the aviary for a while then let them out hungry so as soon as you shake the tin they will come back into the loft thats how i broke an white hen i was gifted put into aviary for a while so she can see out then let out hungry with the rest of my other birds i put a bath out for them and walked away she broke easy enough but i did have her on eggs and she was paired up to one of my flying out birds so made it easy gives her more to wont to keep to in the boudarys of the loft and local area will be doing this the same way with 6 yearlings i be trying to break all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond dave Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Washing up liquid on one wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulkie Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 agree with frank dooman washing up liquid or liquid soap on one wing no damage to flights. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joshdonlan Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark croker Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 agree with frank dooman washing up liquid or liquid soap on one wing no damage to flights. ;) Same as me mate, when you think they are broke out just let them have a bath, it sometimes takes them a bit to realise they can fly again anyway Get someone to hold the bird, put the washing up liquid on your hands an just rub it down the flights, works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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