DJWa Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 2nd race from gran canaria similar to the first the birds would not clear and they have another race from here very soon This was the first race liberation just watched it no bops involved just that the birds wouldnt clear
frank-123 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 just watched it no bops involved just that the birds wouldnt clear it looked quite overcast something weird happening to those birds
billt Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 Are they going ahead with the 3rd. trainer after those two disasters
Guest paulrstokes Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 so they lost over 2000 birds after all that training then mate? Hi mate yes they lost 2000 plus birds from intake to the final race, which in percentage terms is not too bad IMO. If I bred 40 youngsters, and raced them through the program and I got over 20 to the last race of the season I would be pleased. Please do not get me wrong i am not having a pop at the Teneriffe race, I just feel for them as they seem to constantly have bad luck. hope you do well in the remaining races
WulDon Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Posted February 7, 2012 so they lost over 2000 birds after all that training then mate? Hi mate yes they lost 2000 plus birds from intake to the final race, which in percentage terms is not too bad IMO. If I bred 40 youngsters, and raced them through the program and I got over 20 to the last race of the season I would be pleased. Please do not get me wrong i am not having a pop at the Teneriffe race, I just feel for them as they seem to constantly have bad luck. hope you do well in the remaining races no prob mate, was having a look at there website yesterday, was just a bit unsure of the numbers... how many made it home form the final, entry was 3497 wasnt it... ??? have to admit tho, nobody can look at the DerbyArona website imo, it leaves the rest standing i'm afraid, but ye i wish we had a bit better racing... Are they going ahead with the 3rd. trainer after those two disasters dont think they have much of an option, must remain fair to all competing...
WulDon Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Posted February 7, 2012 Now the annoying part of this race series is the fact that once these youngsters have completed there first island training flight the remaining races are a huge success... In 2011 the first island race was HOTSPOT RACE 1... from Gran Canaria, and unfortunately another stinker with only 12% returns!! The remaining races had the following returns... HOTSPOT 2.... 82%HOTSPOT 3.... 94%HOTSPOT 4.... 28%FINAL.... 58% canna really argue with that i'm afraid! its just getting those YB's to cross that water first time round...
clockman Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 its bad enough getting them over the forth when its clear all the way,
WulDon Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Posted February 7, 2012 its bad enough getting them over the forth when its clear all the way, even better when they head in one batch!
WulDon Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Posted February 8, 2012 KEEP GOING WULL MATE./// hopefully we can battle to the end, with a bit of luck and plenty praying.. lol
Guest paulrstokes Posted February 8, 2012 Report Posted February 8, 2012 how many made it home form the final, entry was 3497 wasnt it... ??? About 2500 made it home, however I assume they will be turning in for a long time yet
Guest Tooshy Boy Posted February 8, 2012 Report Posted February 8, 2012 KEEP GOING WULL AWE THE BEST MATE.///
Guest Tooshy Boy Posted February 9, 2012 Report Posted February 9, 2012 WHATS HAPPENING WULL MATE.///
WulDon Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Posted February 9, 2012 WHATS HAPPENING WULL MATE./// just awaiting a date for the SURVIVAL RACE-C to take place, pigeons are being given some on island training flights to keep them fit... www.derbyarona.com
Guest Tooshy Boy Posted February 9, 2012 Report Posted February 9, 2012 RIGHT BUDDY I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH.///
WulDon Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Posted February 9, 2012 RIGHT BUDDY I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH./// no prob mate, keep ya posted...
podgy Posted February 9, 2012 Report Posted February 9, 2012 the way i understand it group c, will be going as soon as the weather forcast looks good enough, podgy
WulDon Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Posted February 9, 2012 the way i understand it group c, will be going as soon as the weather forcast looks good enough, podgy ye thats what it says on the website anyway , mind u cant see the weather being that bad in tenerife... it was scorching when we were for the new year! i reckon the organisers will wait for the best possible forecast with good visibilty to give the youngsters the best chance!
Guest Tooshy Boy Posted February 9, 2012 Report Posted February 9, 2012 I HOPE SO GOT TO GIVE THEM A GOOD CHANCH THIS TIME LADS .///
Guest Tooshy Boy Posted February 10, 2012 Report Posted February 10, 2012 ANYTHING HAPPENING WULL MATE.///
WulDon Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Posted February 11, 2012 ANYTHING HAPPENING WULL MATE./// GROUP-C SURVIVAL RACE scheduled for 16-19th February, it is planned to liberate 400-500 old experienced pigeons from Tenerife Island to help with the returns...
alec guinness Posted February 11, 2012 Report Posted February 11, 2012 GROUP-C SURVIVAL RACE scheduled for 16-19th February, it is planned to liberate 400-500 old experienced pigeons from Tenerife Island to help with the returns... lets hope this helps wuldon,i am scratching ma heid with this one as i thought the ethos of a one loft race to be fair to all competing fanciers "all for one and one for all"mentality :( only my opinion.
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