blue lad Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Just this last few days after birds all new feathered .I cut the feed down to once a day .I have never broken them down and still feed widowhood mix with about 10% barely & 2% black rape .Man it was marvellous watching hens 2 '1/2 hours they flew .I've never been one for scrimpin with food but just tried it to see . Result keep em on that amount racing I think ?Ps cocks never got their fly today !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chad3646 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Just this last few days after birds all new feathered .I cut the feed down to once a day .I have never broken them down and still feed widowhood mix with about 10% barely & 2% black rape .Man it was marvellous watching hens 2 '1/2 hours they flew .I've never been one for scrimpin with food but just tried it to see . Result keep em on that amount racing I think ?Ps cocks never got their fly today !! 2,1/2 hours thats brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue lad Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Must be the feeding Chad they were empty as well as I feed as close to three pm as I can manage.Been reading books on the dark nights it's something I never really pay much attention too the art of feeding .But it fairly works .Canna wait for racing to start . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chad3646 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Must be the feeding Chad they were empty as well as I feed as close to three pm as I can manage.Been reading books on the dark nights it's something I never really pay much attention too the art of feeding .But it fairly works .Canna wait for racing to start . blue lad, there was a guy from blantyre his birds were ripping up the sky at the beginning of the season, i just cant remember his name, i was wondering how he finished the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue lad Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I am nae sure Chad who he is ?Had my hens doing 3hours in summer but bad trapping on race days were a let down Was feeding too heavy as well my own fault though I did not loose a feather out to Newark only 4races in total due to working away overseas for 5weeks .There must be wisdom in some of the books I've been reading . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Just this last few days after birds all new feathered .I cut the feed down to once a day .I have never broken them down and still feed widowhood mix with about 10% barely & 2% black rape .Man it was marvellous watching hens 2 '1/2 hours they flew .I've never been one for scrimpin with food but just tried it to see . Result keep em on that amount racing I think ?Ps cocks never got their fly today !! can I ask have you weighed the food that you give them , wondered how much they are onthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue lad Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Exactly 1+half oz .That is all it does not look a lot of feed but they are still flying 2.45 mins today .They trap fast as well in my new trap .Can't wait until racing starts .Only reason I am getting them out is I've been home for last ten weeks .So if it's half a chance they are out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue lad Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Might add the Sparra and I think it's a Merlin or hobby have been very active around these parts For weeks I find it keeps the birds very sharp.But must add they will not be out during month of February . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Exactly 1+half oz .That is all it does not look a lot of feed but they are still flying 2.45 mins today .They trap fast as well in my new trap .Can't wait until racing starts .Only reason I am getting them out is I've been home for last ten weeks .So if it's half a chance they are out . thanks mate, I do shift work but I am always just back in the mornings or at home ready to go so I tend to hopper feed but I may give your idea a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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