baskets

[weecunny]

what is the correct number of birds that should be in them on a friday nite 25 or 30

[Guest jason]

our club crates are 1200mm square and we put 28 in them.

 

Jason

[barlblofts]

it all depends on the size of the crates

[rockinrick]

our crates only hold 16 birds , southampton north road fed

[weecunny]

size is 34 inch by 39 by 12 inch

 

[Tony C]

The RPRA rule covering this.

 

127. a) Any member or Organisation

arranging for the convoying of racing pigeons

shall, where the number of birds carried

exceeds 500, ensure that the vehicle used is

adequately fitted with equipment for the

controlling of fires.

The number of pigeons placed in the basket

or container must be restricted relevant to the

distance and time spent in them. The

following figures must be strictly adhered to.

Failure to do so may entail suspension of the

individuals or organisation responsible. The

nights in the basket to be from the day of

marking to the projected day of liberation.

Time Minimum floor area per pigeon

0 or 1 night 44 sq. ins.

2 nights 52 sq. ins.

over 2 nights 60 sq. ins.

See Appendix F

[Guest]

we have the geraldy metal baskets and we have 30 in them...welsh north road fed.

[Guest Greig the doo Drysdale]

We put 28 in a basket Scottish Central fed

[doos r us]

size is 34 inch by 39 by 12 inch

same as ours 28 ayr nth rd bigger again they put 30

[jimmy white]

the less,,the better

[doos r us]

the less,,the better

 

very true and as the season goes  on and losses get higher the transporter goes half empty the rules should be relaxed at these times 15 per basket

[doo.racer]

20 years ago 30 was the norm. Now 25 is more the thing. Makes sense as we have more baskets than doos nowadays.