Winter Food

[Chris nr]

Could someone please tell me what is the best/correct food for this time of year please. I had no idea there was so many different types etc. Regards in advance.

[tiger]

you can feed them a good winter mix

[greenlands]

Are you feeding racing pigeons,if you are there's no need to buy top price feed as long as the feed you use is clean,ie. no dust or contamination.As you are not racing your birds at the minute I would feed them on cheap mixture,surely someone in your area can point you in the right direction,if not a fancier the chap in the corn store should be able to advise and tell you what other fanciers are using.

[geordie1234]

I have been feeding Bamfords All Rounder through the moult and the doos have had a great moult so far and are in top order for this time of the year

[adam owen]

best all round with seed added twice a week while in moult after the moult they will go on 50% all round 50% barley

[Chris nr]

I got a general pigeon mix from an animal feed place local, but they don't really cater for pigeons. I asked at another place and was told they could get many different types, so I just wondered what to get. Im very slowly finding my way. Hoping to pop to pj lofts this week so they should give me some advice too.

[geordie1234]

on boxing day mines will hit the barley for two weeks

[Chris nr]

So I'm guessing barley is common later on then. This might sound absolutely stupid, but does the barley have to be a certain type etc? The only reason I ask is my friend has a farm, and has barley galore in storage.

[geordie1234]

So I'm guessing barley is common later on then. This might sound absolutely stupid, but does the barley have to be a certain type etc? The only reason I ask is my friend has a farm, and has barley galore in storage.

The barley is great for stripping fat/weight off and aslong as your mates is good clean stuff crack on with it

[tiger]

barley is fine but must be dryed first < malting >

[gulkie]

best all round with seed added twice a week while in moult after the moult they will go on 50% all round 50% barley

Totally agree with your feed same as myself.Barley is an under rated food source

But never a 100% have a base feed and add to it instead of changing feeds all the

Time.

[Chris nr]

Guys, thank you so much for the input. They say every little helps, and your help is much appreciated. Lots to learn, and I'm enjoying the experience.

[ALF]

Just changed my feeding from 2 parts barley 1 part mixture and 1 part beans to 4 seasons mixture that i got for £9.20 a 25 kilo bag (delivered to the door) due to the cold weather and the birds are shining like new shillings in fact i took a 1st at a show today with young hen through the wires

[buster151]

well done

[blue lad]

Got mine on widowhood and conditioner mixed all though winter . As they fly out all through the winter months .They are looking very well with pics my wife sent me .Each to their own ,

[PIGEONPACKMAN]

doesnt wether he lets his birds out in winter have anything to do with it as some dont let them out so they dont use as much energy and store fat as those that do could use a fattier mixture

[Guest LBuddle]

2/3 Barley 1/3 moulting mix.

[PATTY BHOY]

Just changed my feeding from 2 parts barley 1 part mixture and 1 part beans to 4 seasons mixture that i got for £9.20 a 25 kilo bag (delivered to the door) due to the cold weather and the birds are shining like new shillings in fact i took a 1st at a show today with young hen through the wires

 

 

goodson

[Guest Mackie1000]

what does this 'good mix'/'mixture' consist of? seed and grain? if so which ones make that up?

 

thanks stu

[Guest H@wkBait]

100% beans