How Short

lordcornwallis · November 29, 2015

i am sure ive been told of guys who only train there birds a max ten miles ! this appeals to me as i cant drive but i can pop on a train with a smaii basket lol , any info on this and can it be done thank's

walterboswell59 · November 29, 2015

if you can also get them flying an hour or two at home id say yes m8

andy Burgess · November 29, 2015

i am sure ive been told of guys who only train there birds a max ten miles ! this appeals to me as i cant drive but i can pop on a train with a smaii basket lol , any info on this and can it be done thank's

yes , absolutely in my opinion . i have in the past trained yearling hens to 4 miles (approx) on the bus, and sent them 300 + odd miles to France . i was told i wouldnt see them again , yet timed all 3 on the sheet. they were well trained, and raced to 188 mile as youngsters.as Walter has said, they were fit too , flying well at home.

as for the small basket on public transport , Ikea do blue shopping bags that fit small baskets neatly , cover with a towel , birds are quiet , passengers cant see them , so no objections . just sit with it on your lap, and good luck.

eastcoaster · November 29, 2015

yes , absolutely in my opinion . i have in the past trained yearling hens to 4 miles (approx) on the bus, and sent them 300 + odd miles to France . i was told i wouldnt see them again , yet timed all 3 on the sheet. they were well trained, and raced to 188 mile as youngsters.as Walter has said, they were fit too , flying well at home.
as for the small basket on public transport , Ikea do blue shopping bags that fit small baskets neatly , cover with a towel , birds are quiet , passengers cant see them , so no objections . just sit with it on your lap, and good luck.

I single my nat doos by train from Dunbar and use a six bird show basket birds are calm and no fkr can see them .

walterboswell59 · November 29, 2015

as a school boy i used to take my birds in a cardboard box 20 miles by bus and single them up

andy Burgess · November 29, 2015

as a school boy i used to take my birds in a cardboard box 20 miles by bus and single them up

ah you rich folk , i used to cycle 10 mile training mine. i once as a 12 year old cycled 40 mile, i had difficulty walking the following day , and didnt ride the bike for over 2 weeks following :emoticon-0127-lipssealed:

greenbar · November 30, 2015

happy days, :emoticon-0136-giggle:

lordcornwallis · November 30, 2015

Does anyone only train young and old a max of ten miles and not any further ?

Wiley · November 30, 2015

Owen elliott on site says he does, in my experience 10 miles is not enough especially in a strong sprint competition area

peter pandy · November 30, 2015

Does anyone only train young and old a max of ten miles and not any further ?

Rooster Cockburn on here told me thats all he gives them and he can fair knock them in, in all races.

Rooster J. Cogburn · November 30, 2015

Rooster Cockburn on here told me thats all he gives them and he can fair knock them in, in all races.

They excercise at home as well. I said to you 10,it may be closer to 12,I've never measured it lol

Tried aw hing,this is just the latest fad.

I know fanciers a lot better than me who give less and others who give more. Probably just another unimportant thing for doo men to kid themselves on with lol

geordie1234 · November 30, 2015

They excercise at home as well. I said to you 10,it may be closer to 12,I've never measured it lol

Tried aw hing,this is just the latest fad.

I know fanciers a lot better than me who give less and others who give more. Probably just another unimportant thing for doo men to kid themselves on with lol

Empty yer inbox

Uphill Lofts · November 30, 2015

Owen elliott on site says he does, in my experience 10 miles is not enough especially in a strong sprint competition area

I never take mine more than ten miles. Will not risk being hit by hawks going further. I find it`s plenty far enough, my aim is to get them UP, OUT. AND HOME. as fast as possible so less risk of being hit,because once hit on the road confidence is shattered.

walterboswell59 · November 30, 2015

ah you rich folk , i used to cycle 10 mile training mine. i once as a 12 year old cycled 40 mile, i had difficulty walking the following day , and didnt ride the bike for over 2 weeks following

lol could not afford a bike andy