Flaging

[Wiley]

Does anyone flag there pigeons? what are the advantages and disadvantages of this method?

[stevebelbin]

I used to flag mine when I flew on an allotment but once they where fit they didnt need it. I just had to keep out of the way as the second they saw me they would be down. But now I fly behind the house if I flag them they just sit on the house roof until they are fit, so its more a case of throwing a tennis ball onto the house roof if they land. I would say the advantage is, it gives you control of how long the birds fly if you get it right. The disadvantage in an allotment situation, is can upset any neighbouring fanciers who may want there birds in while yours are flying. That was one of the reasons I fly behind the house. I was letting my birds out when someone wanted his in, he got pis--d off and starting using a flag that stuck up 10foot in the air and scared the crap out of my birds. My birds got used to it after a while and it worked to my advantage, but i just couldnt be bothered with the hassle of arguing with someone over pigeons.

[Guest jason]

Tried it in the past mate, we live on an housing estate so the birds just land further down the street, so we now stick to training.

 

If theres no where for the birds to land except loft roof I think its good to flag them, but as I say our birds just go on an house roof further down street.

 

Jason

[Guest]

;D hi Wiley , i do flag my widowhood cocks to keep them flying for an hour or so . bieng at a disadvantage i no longer drive so have to keep em fit somehow , this works for me , regards   andy  

[Guest]

Know that one of my clubmates flags, he doesn't train except for Nationals, and it is obvious when the flag is up because his birds tend to tour the area a bit better rather than just tight circles round his loft.

 

Never flagged birds, and was really p* when me dad started it for the 1st time, I'd spent yonks training them to land on loft and not neighbours' roofs, all that happened was when they landed on the loft they were chased back up, and eventually started landing on roofs.

 

And personally I'd never chase a pigeon away from its own loft, it's home for goodness sake and they are nervous enough on race days without being skittish of their owner too.

 

 

[stevebelbin]

And personally I'd never chase a pigeon away from its own loft, it's home for goodness sake and they are nervous enough on race days without being skittish of their owner too.

 

 

Its strange, when I used to flag down on the allotment, it scared them the first few times, but after a while they realise that flag up means fly, and flag down means they can come in for a treat. The times I flagged, infact very rarely, have mine trapped badly, as they know that if they see me then theres a chance of a peanut of two  

 

 

[gangster]

NOW I CAN SEE YOUR POINT BRUNO....

[Guest TAMMY_1]

NEVER FLAG,  THEY GET TRAINED WITH 40 MILE TOSSES

[Guest slugmonkey]

I train

In fact I used the Wiley method yesterday

1st toss of late hatches took them 20 miles and singled them lost 3 of 44 so I am thinking thats good

[Guest CS]

flag my cocks and hens to keep them flying for an hour...

[Guest]

i flag everytime my birds are out(in the past)they will get lazy if they are allowed to land .

i start my y/b,s off with this too, to an extent,my birds wont drop unless that flag is down  ,then when its lowered they race into the cot while im standing in the doorway...my birds feed all around me while i sit and hand feed them peanuts etc. this is the rountine that ive instilled into their minds....but theres always the one that will defy u and try to land.....paul

[Guest REDFOXKRAUTHS]

;Di have flaged my birds and after a while they just fly for the hour and come when there called!

[Wiley]

been doing this for the past two weeks, been impressed they been flying well, and do not seem scared of the flag,but as soon as its down there like bullets, im liking what i am seeing so far and will continue it on.

[Guest jason]

If your happy Wiley, thats all that matters ! good luck for 2007 mate

 

Jason

[Guest REDFOXKRAUTHS]

i was well pleased mate with tit too

[madmaxlofts]

i dont flag them

once theve landed and settle i get them in

no point them on the roof or loft better in the shed

if not flying

[barlbylofts]

good training do the trick for my birds

[ALF]

AM GONAE START FLAGGING THEM IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS OUR 1ST RACE IS 5 WEEKS ON SATURDAY SO WANT TO GET THEM STARTED BEFORE I START ROAD TRAINING THEM IN SAYING THAT THEY ARE DOING 20-25 MINS MOST DAYS JUST NOW

[Guest]

AM GONAE START FLAGGING THEM IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS OUR 1ST RACE IS 5 WEEKS ON SATURDAY SO WANT TO GET THEM STARTED BEFORE I START ROAD TRAINING THEM IN SAYING THAT THEY ARE DOING 20-25 MINS MOST DAYS JUST NOW

 

thought the only flagging you would do is the one full of cider

[ALF]

 

thought the only flagging you would do is the one full of cider

 

THAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT AND YOUR ON THE BELL ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Wiley]

If your happy Wiley, thats all that matters ! good luck for 2007 mate

 

Jason

 

thanks mate, wouldnt call it a flag as of yet tho, as i was cutting down trees more like a big branch with a flag lol but im enjoying the bit of agression i unlesh lol, getting them to do 45 mins every day at moment will slowly build it up to an hour before i start to train them. Also good luck to you mate wish you all the luck in the world

[frank-123]

i know i guy in my club flags is birds regularly and does OK in the nationals and club racing so if he does it i will too  ;D ;D

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