prepairing for the channel

[speedbird]

now we have the go ahead for racing from france what preperation is needed?

this week  im from 200miles & have a few im sending to the channel theres 1cock im realy fancy as he has a weeks rest last week should i send him this week as he is asking to go or give him another weeks rest & send him to france next week

do other members believe in giving them a rest 1week before a long race?

[T_T]

Hi Speedbird,

                     I asked the same question about resting pigeons and got very little response.  However, I rested mine and took a smash when it came to race day.  I will say this, my brother starts em' off at the start of the season and they go EVERY week and he's never short of prizes.      

[speedbird]

well this week the bird i fancy im sending him this week as not due to be channel race till the week after next i rested him last eek cos was not right now hes asking to go & he has won inland more than one ocassion but i do like to send every week same as your brother providing its not a 200mile race next week from 140 so perfect pre channel race

[kelly tom]

  SEND HIM IF THE WEATHERS RIGHT IT WILL DO HIM A POWER OF GOOD TO GET A 2OO MILE FLY

[Mike Lycett]

Speedbird - I'd be inclined to send him this w/end....    The weather's great & a Lt NW wind...    Aint gonna hurt him.

[speedbird]

hes defo going as not channel racing now till 2weeks time probably rest him next week