ribble Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 Hi, If you had a hen that you had been getting ready for the longest race of the season. You planned to send her on her first baby of the year and her cock got lost but she kept sitting. Would you let her hatch out or keep her on eggs? I'm wondering if she hatches she may have to much stress put on her. What's your opinion? Thank you.
ALF Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 IF IT WAS MY HEN THE COCK WOULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED RACING AS SOON AS I HAD PICKED HER OUT FOR 1 OF THE LONGER RACES
PIGEON_MAN Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 If she as performed well before on very small youngsters just let her hatch one of the eggs,depends on how old the youngster is when you send her,the older the youngster the more it will take out of her feeding it on her own.
ribble Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Posted June 28, 2008 IF IT WAS MY HEN THE COCK WOULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED RACING AS SOON AS I HAD PICKED HER OUT FOR 1 OF THE LONGER RACES It was actually lost of the loft! I had planned on sending the pair, but that's life eh.
ALF Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 It was actually lost of the loft! I had planned on sending the pair, but that's life eh. IF YOU CAN KID THE HEN ON UNTIL SHE GOES TO THE RACE THEN YOU MIGHT BE LUCKY BUT IF NOT KEEP HER TILL NEXT YEAR MATE ;) ALAN
Guest Vic Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 If they hatch, send her with confidence. But make sure they are there on her arrival. Where's the race from, Niort?
ribble Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Posted June 28, 2008 When her mate went missing (Tuesday) i put her on pot egg's. She was due to hatch tomorrow. We have decided to give her a chuck tomorrow night and come home to a youngster that hatched tonight. The race is from Tarbes 750m +/-, she is three years of age and unfortunately due to the restrictions imposed on us she has not had chance to race from 500 miles as a two year old which we would of preferred. So the question maybe in vain as to send them that far it is hard/foolish to be too confident. As it stands at the mo she is my second choice of four. Thank you for your input Alf, pigeon man and Vic i respect your opinions and replies gratefully.
jimmy white Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 Hi, If you had a hen that you had been getting ready for the longest race of the season. You planned to send her on her first baby of the year and her cock got lost but she kept sitting. Would you let her hatch out or keep her on eggs? I'm wondering if she hatches she may have to much stress put on her. What's your opinion? Thank you. she wont sit on the eggs too long , so whenever she was starting to loose interest , id put a big 5 day old yb under it [if she hasnt soft food id keep swapping the young bird for a fresh one i,e put the yb back with the original pair , then give it the other one , this should make the hen keen , but off course it has to be fit and ready for the race,,,,good luck
Guest Vic Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 When her mate went missing (Tuesday) i put her on pot egg's. She was due to hatch tomorrow. We have decided to give her a chuck tomorrow night and come home to a youngster that hatched tonight. The race is from Tarbes 750m +/-, she is three years of age and unfortunately due to the restrictions imposed on us she has not had chance to race from 500 miles as a two year old which we would of preferred. So the question maybe in vain as to send them that far it is hard/foolish to be too confident. As it stands at the mo she is my second choice of four. Thank you for your input Alf, pigeon man and Vic i respect your opinions and replies gratefully. Sorry Ribble, I didn't realise the distance involved. I thought you were talking of a 500 mile race, but 750 mile!!!!!!!!!! I would not even try to give advice from this ditance. Play it the way you see it yourself, but whatever you decide, the very best of luck. Sincerely, Vic.
ribble Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Posted June 28, 2008 Vic, no need to be sorry. I respect your input on this forum emmensely,as i know you are a genuine bloke.
peterpau Posted June 29, 2008 Report Posted June 29, 2008 Think you have some good advice on here. Hope all goes well and better than mine from Palamos 751m. Still waiting.
ribble Posted July 4, 2008 Author Report Posted July 4, 2008 IF IT WAS MY HEN THE COCK WOULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED RACING AS SOON AS I HAD PICKED HER OUT FOR 1 OF THE LONGER RACES Well, She's not in yet but are number one choice is 743 mile on the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beaten by a scouser for (provisional) 1st Section. Can you believe it eh Vic!!!!!!
ribble Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Posted July 7, 2008 She was timed just after tea on saturday Third to loft from four.
pjc Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 well done getting 3 from 4! Many birds missing this weeked. Phil
Guest Vic Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Ribble, sorry to say, that I am in the dark completely, regarding your latest post. Please start from the beginning and tell me what happenned. Thanks, Vic.
ribble Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Posted July 7, 2008 The hen who lost her mate, the one i wanted peoples opinions on. She was third to the loft, clocked just after tea (found in loft) Saturday. Four birds were entered.
REDCHEQHEN Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Ribble, sorry to say, that I am in the dark completely, regarding your latest post. Please start from the beginning and tell me what happenned. Thanks, Vic. Looks like the hen he was referring to was sent to NFC Tarbes - libbed Friday 4th July sent 4 - 3 back by Saturday
Guest Vic Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 So sorry Ribble , I heard Brezzy had a stormer, but was so tied up with my own meagre attempt from 500 miles, didn't even check the NFC hotline. Your performance can only be described as incred/RIBBLE! you must think you are dreaming SURELY? Brilliant flying by any standards.
Guest Vic Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 So sorry Ribble , I heard Brezzy had a stormer, but was so tied up with my own meagre attempt from 500 miles, didn't even check the NFC hotline. Your performance can only be described as incred/RIBBLE! you must think you are dreaming SURELY? Brilliant flying by any standards.
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