Guest peter.j Posted September 6, 2010 Report Posted September 6, 2010 id be interested in this if anybody can enlighten on its ingredients...pete
ginge Posted September 7, 2010 Report Posted September 7, 2010 "Whatever the Season, Whatever the System, Hormoform will put the Icing on the Cake"What is Hormoform?Hormoform is a feed supplement which is designed to supplement any mineral or vitamin deficiency in the basic diet of a racing pigeon.What does it contain?Hormoform is a compound of high energy fats and oils, animal and vegetable protein, yeast, cod-liver oil, malt extract, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, plus trace elements, all mixed into a cut wheat base.When do I need to feed Hormoform?Hormoform quite easily fits in any feeding system and it is an excellent product to use when breeding and racing. Fanciers cannot believe the difference in their young birds when feeding Hormoform.How is Hormoform introduced?Hormoform is best fed on its own and not mixed with the main diet, although it does mix well with smaller seeds. If you haven't used Hormoform before, introduce in gallipots before pairing. The pigeons may be a little shy at first but they will soon get used to it and by the time they are feeding young they will relish it. As the youngsters grow the Hormoform intake should increase to around 20% of the diet.Is it necessary to carry on feeding Hormoform when the youngsters are weaned?Hormoform will play an important part of the young birds' diet and will be a great aid when the young birds are growing and developing. Around 12% of the diet should include Hormoform all the way through the young birds' programme.How do I feed Hormoform to the old bird racers?There are different ways to feed Hormoform during the old bird racing season. If you feed in troughs on the floor then a gallipot of Hormoform on the floor on an ad lib basis is excellent. The pigeons will take it when they require and would normally eat up to 15% of their total diet. Widowhood pigeons fed separately in their boxes can receive around 1 teaspoon per day either before or after their main meal, although many successful long distance fanciers increase this amount for the longer races.Is Hormoform important for the moult?Hormoform included in the diet during the moult is a big advantage. Hormoform contains methionine which plays an important role when new feathers are being grown. Feathers are made up of a protein called Keratin which contains large amounts of sulphur, which is absorbed from the methionine in the diet.The typical analysis of Hormoform is as follows:- 12% protein- 8.8% oil- 5.1% fibre
geordie1234 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 How do you guys rate homoform? Recently started using it myself seems gd
alec guinness Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 How do you guys rate homoform? Recently started using it myself seems gd good product geo but not cheap,lots of guys make their own,recipe has been on the site before. :)
andy Burgess Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 i like it ,the birds like it , but i think its a little expensive . tend to treat the stock to a bag in the spring.
Rooster J. Cogburn Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 I hear John Duthie and John Hodgson give it to the doos every single day.Thats good enough fer me
geordie1234 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 I hear John Duthie and John Hodgson give it to the doos every single day.Thats good enough fer me Everyday when I'm measuring the food out i fling a handful in the tub. They get it everyday. its isny the cheapest tho
Rooster J. Cogburn Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Frazers in Ireland do their own version its near enough half the price I hear
andy Burgess Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Frazers in Ireland do their own version its near enough half the price I hear?/ thats interesting .
frank-123 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 mix a wee handful in the fresh grit every day
Rooster J. Cogburn Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 ?/ thats interesting . Can't find their website for some reason.Been on it a few times,they've a few really good products. Can't remember the exact price of the Frazerform off hand but I'll try and find out
alec guinness Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Can't find their website for some reason.Been on it a few times,they've a few really good products. Can't remember the exact price of the Frazerform off hand but I'll try and find out call tom, 0868735092 or 05964-71442.hope this helps.
Rooster J. Cogburn Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 call tom, 0868735092 or 05964-71442.hope this helps. Cheers John Am a bit baffled as to whats happened to their website.Was a really well laid out site with good information on their products as well as pictures of all the feed mixtures etc.
Wiley Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 homoform i feel is very good for the end of the week in sprint racing, and if your distance minded it is good as a long build up to the distance event, however it is very very fattening and i would use it in ration this time of year especially if your birds are locked up.
Guest homestead Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 homoform recipe anyonego back a page or two its been put up
Guest homestead Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 about a year ago a farmer who races pigeons put an article up of a feed that you give to sheep that is almost identical to homoform. Weeks after reading it i tried to find the article but cant remember what pigeon site it was on. I'm sure it was PB but not sure ?? and it was about £12 fo 25kgs
sapper756 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 I always give Hormoform every day to birds feeding youngsters, and once a week to the racers.
THE FIFER Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 give it to birds daily, just small amount in feed
Rooster J. Cogburn Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 Frazers in Ireland do their own version its near enough half the price I hear Found out that they do 20 kg for £22.50.The cheapest 20 kg Harkers Hormoform I can find online is £35 most are around the £40 mark. Its a good saving.Never used Frazerform but used some of their other products and know others who do with success,never heard a bad word said on them.
novo10 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Posted October 10, 2011 Found out that they do 20 kg for £22.50.The cheapest 20 kg Harkers Hormoform I can find online is £35 most are around the £40 mark. Its a good saving.Never used Frazerform but used some of their other products and know others who do with success,never heard a bad word said on them.get it cheaper at gem foods
victorious Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Frazers in Ireland do their own version its near enough half the price I hear its on there web site its called frazerform its a homoform replica good stuff he also does matrix replica half the price check out frazer animal feeds banbridge co down.
Guest IB Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Thing I've noticed is increase in price of 20kg bag, now near £40 and delivery on top. Think it'll be 5kg bag for me from now on - £10 locally.
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