advice on feeding

[Guest Grasshopper Lofts]

hi been doing alott of reading on this forum about feeding my birds and there is that much advice i really dont know where to start. can any one give me a run down of what to feed when although it seems this topic is one that fanciers dont like to delve into that deep as everyone has there own secret recipe which i totally understand but just some rough guidelines would be great

 

thanks in advance

[timbarra]

I feed Versa Laga energy plus all year round , I raced on it , rear on it, and do not ever change it, just add slight about 20% barley in november and december, thats it, no secret but at £15.35 a 18 kg bag it is not cheap. but then the best never is.

 

keep less pigeons and then feed better corn...... is the answer

[Guest mikkey]

the best food is warburtons the birds love it

[Tony C]

My advice would be to learn the value of fats, carbohydrates, & protein, all grains have them but in different percentages. Your pigeons needs differ at certain times of the year and for set tasks ahead. I think by following someone else’s program you’re going about it the wrong way, best learnt through trial and error.

 

p.s I’m still trail & error’ing  

[just ask me]

hi damien if u give us what distace u are racing or for what purpose u are feeding bet ull get lots of help  

[Guest Grasshopper Lofts]

Im returning this year so just going in for young birds and then i hope to have a crack at a full season next year still learning the ropes. If any one could advice on an  ideal young bird mix would get me started thanks for all comments so far

[DUBLINFLYER]

if you go to your local corn supplier, he shud have some leaflets on wot to feed wot an when if ye know wot i mean!!! try an feed versa laga its the best dats out there an as i said they have loads of info on how to feed i.e. sprint middle an long distance there is all different ways to feed but bet your bottom dollar dat this info on these booklets will help ye out ;) dont get into feedin allround!!! they need to be feed differently at different times of the year and for different type of races best of luck wot ever ye decide

[schyphos]

Saturday after a race birds receive a light mix of Diet 200 left in front of them until the last bird returns then left for 20 minutes and removed.In the water is Honey, Electrolytes and a pro-biotic.

Sunday birds fed 11/4oz/bird of diet 200.Water contains pro-biotic & a water sanitizer such as Avisan. Aviol.or TCP.

Monday 50%Diet 200 50%Gerry plus 11/4oz/bird.Water contains Johnsons Tonic.

Tuesday 50%Diet 200 50%Gerry plus 11/4oz/bird.Water-Cider vinegar.

Wednesday 100% Gerry plus 11/4oz/bird.Water-cider vinegar.

Thursday 80%Gerry plus 20% Maize All they can eat.Leave in front of them for 1 hour.Water-Pro biotic.Harkboost.

Friday Diet 200 1oz/bird.I feed 9am take away 10am.Basket 4pm.Water-B12,Gaurana.

This system i use up to  200 miles.Hope you find it useful.

 

Jim Newton

(Head & Newton)

[Lennut Tar]

Saturday after a race birds receive a light mix of Diet 200 left in front of them until the last bird returns then left for 20 minutes and removed.In the water is Honey, Electrolytes and a pro-biotic.

Sunday birds fed 11/4oz/bird of diet 200.Water contains pro-biotic & a water sanitizer such as Avisan. Aviol.or TCP.

Monday 50%Diet 200 50%Gerry plus 11/4oz/bird.Water contains Johnsons Tonic.

Tuesday 50%Diet 200 50%Gerry plus 11/4oz/bird.Water-Cider vinegar.

Wednesday 100% Gerry plus 11/4oz/bird.Water-cider vinegar.

Thursday 80%Gerry plus 20% Maize All they can eat.Leave in front of them for 1 hour.Water-Pro biotic.Harkboost.

Friday Diet 200 1oz/bird.I feed 9am take away 10am.Basket 4pm.Water-B12,Gaurana.

This system i use up to  200 miles.Hope you find it useful.

 

Jim Newton

(Head & Newton)

 

Jim !!!!!!! Damian should be quite pleased with your effort here, to give him some good advise etc for the future in my view. "Interesting".

Enjoy.

 

 

[Guest Grasshopper Lofts]

yes jim thats has really given me what i needed very much appreciated thanks

[schyphos]

Glad to be of help Damien.

There are lots of ways to feed and many products to put in the water.This is just one of them.

Bottom line is Good pigeons,in good health,get them fit,educate them on the road,get a good motivational system.Unfortunately you have to do your bit and put in lots of effort.Get the above right and you won't go far wrong.

Many unsuccessful fanciers blame their birds or the ventilation in loft or anything they can think of!!! but the bottom line is that they are normally to blame,with their lack of effort.

Thats just my opinion.Best of luck with your racing mate.

 

Jim Newton

  (Head & Newton)

[bewted]

keep your feeding system as simple as possible !!!!

[schouwman71]

You can win on any grain given to pigeons,the first thing is to make sure your birds are healthy and no ailments.Ive fed on only beans,barley,maize and got the same results.

 

Les

[bluey]

I feed Versa Laga energy plus all year round , I raced on it , rear on it, and do not ever change it, just add slight about 20% barley in november and december, thats it, no secret but at £15.35 a 18 kg bag it is not cheap. but then the best never is.

 

keep less pigeons and then feed better corn...... is the answer

 

are these prices correct?

[DUBLINFLYER]

18.50 euro in dublin