PATTY BHOY Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Birds seem to be a bit on the heavy side,what would be the best feeding plan to get the weight off as they do fly out for the winter. do not fly out for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetary Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Pat, ave cut the feed back, they are taking a guid molt, and still exercising well enough for the time of year. Birds seem to be a bit on the heavy side,what would be the best feeding plan to get the weight off as they do fly out for the winter. do not fly out for the winter. They do or don't ya trumpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATTY BHOY Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Pat, ave cut the feed back, they are taking a guid molt, and still exercising well enough for the time of year. They do or don't ya trumpet. don`t,will cut the feeding back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetary Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 don`t,will cut the feeding back. Mind am no saying that's the correct way to get the fat aff them mate, its what I doo, and have no problems with exercise and the body on them, you will get more coming on and telling you other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I would wait until the moulting period has finished before I worried about their weight or cutting feed back...For me routine is very important during the moult to stop any stress so wouldn't go changing things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetary Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I would wait until the moulting period has finished before I worried about their weight or cutting feed back...For me routine is very important during the moult to stop any stress so wouldn't go changing things His birds are fat before the moult has completed, wonder what they would be like at the end owe it, what way would you suggest he can try before they are far too fat before the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well once the moult is complete you can cut them back or put on a different diet to bring the weight down.. ps this is how I would personally do it. If he chooses to cut his feed back during the moult that's pattybhoys choice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg50 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I wouldnt cut feeding back i would increase percentage of Barley with spoon codliver oil mixed in now and again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaz Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 i don,t cut the weight back that much as i like them to have a wee bit extra fat through winter.i think it helps them out a bit when we get frezzing cold nights and days .so making it a bit better and easier for them through the winter.omo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetary Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 My birds are out just now daily, that's why I cut the food back, also, if they are out and fat, that's when the hen sparra gets the best go owe the year, when its cold during the day, they get the full feed at night time. I handle my birds now and then, and they are not fat, they, well some of them are like a tennis ball. That's what I have done for some time, and have no problems with them having the perfect moult in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Letting them out in winter is a big no no for me especially in the moult but only my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemetary Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Letting them out in winter is a big no no for me especially in the moult but only my opinion Why not, do you get bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal2 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I would wait until the moulting period has finished before I worried about their weight or cutting feed back...For me routine is very important during the moult to stop any stress so wouldn't go changing thingsExcellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chad3646 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Excellent spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Reid Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIGEONPACKMAN Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 wouldn't worry ,they have plenty of time to get the wieght off escecially when paired up next year it will drop off them,mine fly out during the winter as they do most of there flying then cos they are in one hut and stop laying and driving once the cold weather comes ,give the the bird barley in the mix let them take what they nead till they leave it they know what they nead more than us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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