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[Potter29]

Intresting , where on the bird do you mark then ??

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Intresting , where on the bird do you mark then ??

 

Mark on the underside of both wings and on the rump.

The mark on the rump is seen from above before the stoop and often when they pass by they turn and catch the pigeon from the underside. That is when the marks on the wings are seen.

They give the appearance of eyes and may buy that split second the pigeon needs to escape.

[paddymac]

I sprayed red dye spots on my ybs for a few years and it seemed to help as my returns were very good.I didnt do it this year because I heard that folk were complaining at the SNFC marking for the yb national that my birds were marked What f kin chance have ye got with the amount of coconuts in this game.

My mate has his lofts on a small horticultural project where he works and was constantly losing birds most days to the sparrowhawks. He has used the agricultural spray (Red and Yellow) over the past few years and it has certainly worked for him as a deterrent.

[peter pandy]

All is quiet here in the Metropolis of Camelon with the onslaught of Winter looming and a couple of frosty mornings have had the birds looking for more feed athough getting 35 grams daily for a wee while now with 50% Barley in the mix will have to suffice.

Reading the tabloids this morning informed us that flocks of Waxwings are travelling over the North Sea from Europe with 2,000 already here in Scotland from Russia and more on the way to winter in our not so severe climate and feed on the bumper crop of Berries available for them. Perhaps it would be prudent to follow instructions and keep our charges indoors until more information is forthcoming regarding the bird flu warnings.

Although my hearing is deterioating at a rapid rate I and a couple of mates attended the Midland Fed AGM to enquire and vote on the removal of Fed Membership Fees by the Management Committee. With the expectation of fanciers from other Feds seeking Membership to the three clubs left in the Fed hopefully increasing the birdage to races as the Rule "That you cannot fly in Two Feds" was also thrown out. We also upped the birdage rate from 32P to 35P per bird and done away with the scandalous £45 per loft up front before racing commences and 10 free birds per race.. As not one single person in our club had sent the 10 birds to every race especially as most were cleaned out by the 4th old bird race and the 3rd Young bird race.

[peter pandy]

I wish to thank the fanciers who have participated in the white rump observation and in particular the use of Dye as a precaution against attack by the Bassa's. I have noticed birds being basketed for National races with coloured dye on the feathers and never gave it a thought that some would complain as Del mentioned. Surely no one should wish to complain on its use and as their is nothing in any rule books regarding deterrants then more of us should be willing to use dye once the season commences, Perhaps clubs should facilitate the spraying or daubing on marking nights then all participants would have marked birds in the baskets.

[dal2]

I wish to thank the fanciers who have participated in the white rump observation and in particular the use of Dye as a precaution against attack by the Bassa's. I have noticed birds being basketed for National races with coloured dye on the feathers and never gave it a thought that some would complain as Del mentioned. Surely no one should wish to complain on its use and as their is nothing in any rule books regarding deterrants then more of us should be willing to use dye once the season commences, Perhaps clubs should facilitate the spraying or daubing on marking nights then all participants would have marked birds in the baskets.

Nae wingstamp nae phone rings...........nae markings

[peter pandy]

Who mentioned anything about identification marking Steve ?. You surely cannot be seriously suggesting that a blob of ink is an I.D. mark for goodness sake. I would have thought every fancier in the land would do anything to protect his birds whether racing home or burling around the loft.

[Potter29]

I think that would be a good idea , ime definatly going to give the ink a try !! Atb

[dal2]

Who mentioned anything about identification marking Steve ?. You surely cannot be seriously suggesting that a blob of ink is an I.D. mark for goodness sake. I would have thought every fancier in the land would do anything to protect his birds whether racing home or burling around the loft.

That's the reason it would be frowned upon ......am nosing it's right lol

[peter pandy]

I have suffered a weeping eye for over a year or two and eventually made an appointment with the Dr who gave me a cream which was useless then gave me antibiotics saying I may have a blocked tear duct so asked him to explain in detail.. Now it would appear that all eyes are protected by liquid which drain away down a Duct into the throat through the corner of the eye socket which can become blocked with mucus, dust or Bacterial infection.. Should the Antibiotics fail then an operation is required where the surgeon freezes the eye and inserts a tube into the duct and vaccummes it clear.

 

Is this not One Eye Cold ??.

[geordie1234]

I have suffered a weeping eye for over a year or two and eventually made an appointment with the Dr who gave me a cream which was useless then gave me antibiotics saying I may have a blocked tear duct so asked him to explain in detail.. Now it would appear that all eyes are protected by liquid which drain away down a Duct into the throat through the corner of the eye socket which can become blocked with mucus, dust or Bacterial infection.. Should the Antibiotics fail then an operation is required where the surgeon freezes the eye and inserts a tube into the duct and vaccummes it clear.

 

Is this not One Eye Cold ??.

Nazaline will sort ye oot Peter lol

Edited December 12, 2016 by geordie1234

[peter pandy]

Nazaline will sort ye oot Peter lol

Saw the video George and I aint sticking that in my een LOL.

[geordie1234]

Aye fook that lol

[peter pandy]

My younger brother has left for a couple of weeks sunshine in the South of Spain and I am left to look after his loft and birds, First thing I noticed was a lack of urgency at feeding time so knocked 7 grams from each birds ration and after three days their is a bit more notice from them. I dont know why he is feeding such a rich diet at this time of year so I have started 10% Barley into their mix and will have them on 30% by the end of the week. Another thing that has been noticed is that Hens are no longer taking Grit, Before any replies are forthcoming I will explain that I give Grit and Minerals along with their rations daily into the hopper and after 5 minutes all is gone with the exception of the Grit which is dumped after 10 minutes.

Well it is the shortest day and Xmas will soon be here along with empty pockets although mine cannot be any emptier.

 

Merry Xmas All..

[andy Burgess]

MacMerry Christmas Peter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

see what i did there ,,,,,,

[paddymac]

Merry Christmas Peter

[peter pandy]

MacMerry Christmas Peter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

see what i did there ,,,,,,

Aye Andy I used to fly under ""MERRYMAC LOFTS"" for donkeys years..

[andy Burgess]

Aye Andy I used to fly under ""MERRYMAC LOFTS"" for donkeys years..

 

 

:emoticon-0137-clapping:

[peter pandy]

I usually give my baskets a varnish at this time of year and I was reminded off an incident many years ago..

It was the early Seventies and an advert appeared in the R.P. regarding Manchester Flying Club selling all their Race Panniers so I sent away for two which duly arrived a couple of days later. On picking them up from the Railway Station I was quite taken aback at the height of them as they were of a normal pannier Width and Length but only Six inches High. I phoned the Manchester Sec to confirm their arrival and asked why they were only six inches in Height ?. He replied that almost all the members were on Widowhood and had the Panniers made that height to stop the Cocks from killing each other due to the agressive nature they had inherited so they could not stand upright. I went on Widowhood for a couple of years after that conversation. As to the Panniers !! When training from Carstairs I forgot to put them back into my trailer and some lucky Bassa from Lanarkshire obtained two excellent panniers for "F" All with my name and club on them. I stopped Widowhood after that season..

[peter pandy]

They say patience is a virtue !! So with all the fanciers who have paired up and to those about to, May I say best of luck to you, I will wait for a couple of months and save a couple of quid not having to feed youngsters that will no doubt not be any better or worse than those bred in the Spring. Nature has a way of kicking you in the bum when you go against her, I am not saying she will take it out on you with losses or YBS, BUT, then again one just never knows.

Only a fool does the same thing year in and out and expects to see changes which is why I will change my entire feeding system this year 2017 and will attempt to get better results with my team. Just recently I noticed the Hens were leaving some rations in the feeder so will cut them back 7 Grams per bird to 28 Grams Daily each. The Cocks are still wolfing down 35 Grams each and looking for more but are handling well so will leave well alone till nearer my intended pairing up date which as yet is undecided. On sunny days which are as rare as Hens teeth I drop the windows and allow them to sun themselves in the veranda along with a bath and although the loft gets a bit of a soaking it does not take long in drying up with the ATX heaters.

May I on behalf of Wee Mary and myself wish you all a very happy New Year and may all your dreams come true.. :drinking-coffee-200:

[tiger]

Hi Peter hope you and Mary had a fabulous Christmas 🎄 and all the very best to yous in 2017

[peter pandy]

Now that the Festive season is past I am thinking it is nearly vaccination time again for all the inmates in the loft. Having used Colombovac since its conception I will be continuating with it as soon as it becomes available.

With a change in the feeding regime I am slowly weaning them onto the new mixture over the next few weeks and will start getting a bit of flying back into them if the weather improves. With the richer mixture and thought's about pairing up maybe February some time I should see a change in their behavour although I am quite happy with the way they are responding to all the changes which includes dropping the entire front windows therefore opening the loft up to the elements, Aye and if the snaw blows in, it can be shovelled oot.

There were quite a few good old memories written in the Mags this past week that we as fanciers have moved on from !!, whether good or bad we still had good if not better results with them in my opinion..

[JohnQuinn]

I wish to thank the fanciers who have participated in the white rump observation and in particular the use of Dye as a precaution against attack by the Bassa's. I have noticed birds being basketed for National races with coloured dye on the feathers and never gave it a thought that some would complain as Del mentioned. Surely no one should wish to complain on its use and as their is nothing in any rule books regarding deterrants then more of us should be willing to use dye once the season commences, Perhaps clubs should facilitate the spraying or daubing on marking nights then all participants would have marked birds in the baskets.

 

I was told the other day that if I attach a piece of Orange Ribbon to the tail of my doos they will not get hit. 1/2" by 2" piece is enough tae put the bops off. No saying it's right or wrong but was told in good faith it's a great deterrent.

[easygaun]

I was told the other day that if I attach a piece of Orange Ribbon to the tail of my doos they will not get hit. 1/2" by 2" piece is enough tae put the bops off. No saying it's right or wrong but was told in good faith it's a great deterrent.

you're no turning them intae billy boys John?

[JohnQuinn]

you're no turning them intae billy boys John?

 

A wid turn them in tae Zorba the Greek if it keeps Percy away lol