Light System For Young Birds

wings · January 7, 2012

Hi everyone

Has anybody used this system and if so what do they think about it compared to the Dark. Looking at what i have read about it I believe that it may be healthier for the young birds and better in the long run. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Diamond dave · January 7, 2012

Hi wings - I have been experimenting with it for the last couple of years. Have to admit I haven't quite got it right up to now. Timing is all important and last year I was probably around 2 weeks off of getting it right.

There are lots of plus points to the system but there are also some negative elements. I have made several key observations that I will be happy to share with you if you want to pm me.

I think it is easier than the dark simply because you don't have to physically do anything, all of the work is done by the light, which suits me because I don't get to spend that much time with the birds and what time I do get is not at regular times.

D.D.

victorious · January 8, 2012

Hi wings - I have been experimenting with it for the last couple of years. Have to admit I haven't quite got it right up to now. Timing is all important and last year I was probably around 2 weeks off of getting it right.
There are lots of plus points to the system but there are also some negative elements. I have made several key observations that I will be happy to share with you if you want to pm me.
I think it is easier than the dark simply because you don't have to physically do anything, all of the work is done by the light, which suits me because I don't get to spend that much time with the birds and what time I do get is not at regular times.
D.D.

i would really like to try this myself any information would be appreicated i think it would suit me to but i need to no more about it.

January 8, 2012

http://www.angwinfamilypigeons.co.uk/young-bird-system.html

Dont know if this will work but if it does might be of some help to you.

greenlands · January 8, 2012

I take it the young birds don't go through a second moult on this system.

Lindsay

January 8, 2012

I take it the young birds don't go through a second moult on this system.

Lindsay

not got a clue just found it thought it might be off some use to the person asking.

Brian

greenlands · January 8, 2012

not got a clue just found it thought it might be off some use to the person asking.

Brian

Hi Brian, I have the video somewhere,which I put onto DVD,not my cup of tea to be honest,breaking and pulling flights etc.Any advantage IMO. plenty ventilation and I think no second moult.

andy Burgess · January 8, 2012

Hi Brian, I have the video somewhere,which I put onto DVD,not my cup of tea to be honest,breaking and pulling flights etc.Any advantage IMO. plenty ventilation and I think no second moult.

youve captured the statement i was about to put up. i had the video given to me , when i read the advertising blurb on the back ,i thought , gonna beat everyone with this . watched the tape a few times , didnt like it . gave it to another member on here about 6 years ago.

January 8, 2012

Hi Brian, I have the video somewhere,which I put onto DVD,not my cup of tea to be honest,breaking and pulling flights etc.Any advantage IMO. plenty ventilation and I think no second moult.

My thoughts exactly its just something i came across. The thought of cutting and pulling flights not for me. hence thats why im thinking off the darkness, regards Brian

Diamond dave · January 8, 2012

If your timing is right you shouldn't have to pull flights. Some people do that only if the birds arent advanced enough. I don't and wouldn't even consider pulling flights of a young bird.

The secret of this system is to breed as early as possible and being as it has been so mild this year the system could work very well.

D.D.

victorious · January 8, 2012

If your timing is right you shouldn't have to pull flights. Some people do that only if the birds arent advanced enough. I don't and wouldn't even consider pulling flights of a young bird.
The secret of this system is to breed as early as possible and being as it has been so mild this year the system could work very well.

D.D.

no wouldnt be into that crap pulling flights

gulkie · January 8, 2012

had the Samson bro version [uSA] only feathers they pull is

the tail every alternate feather or they go through the

yearling stage with a yb tail why I do not know I tried the

system and got them to the last flight but I believe I started

to late but I found it very time consuming.in saying that

Samson bro record is certainly impressive :emoticon-0138-thinking:

January 8, 2012

If your timing is right you shouldn't have to pull flights. Some people do that only if the birds arent advanced enough. I don't and wouldn't even consider pulling flights of a young bird.
The secret of this system is to breed as early as possible and being as it has been so mild this year the system could work very well.

D.D.

oh right like i said just came across this and thought it might be of some help and hope it is for those thats willing to give it ago

wings · January 9, 2012

had the Samson bro version [uSA] only feathers they pull is
the tail every alternate feather or they go through the
yearling stage with a yb tail why I do not know I tried the
system and got them to the last flight but I believe I started
to late but I found it very time consuming.in saying that
Samson bro record is certainly impressive :emoticon-0138-thinking:

Hi Gulkie

What did you find time cosuming if you weren't pulling flights. Hope that doesn't sound bad just wondering as i know very little about it yet.