Fed Up!

[ally mac]

Took 31 hens to 8 mile today. Put them up into a beautiful blue sky. They went way up high and circled for a few minutes. Must have been about 1/4 mile away when I saw them break up and there was percy diving after one. it started diving but there was an explosion of pigeon bloom when percy hit her, so bright in the sun despite the distance they were from me. Got home and 16 were already back in loft, 8 on loft and few more have worked back in. Missing 3 from the 31.

 

Need to find new tossing point I think. Not easy, hope other 2 work back in. Not the best start to training.

[greenbar]

we,ll all be in the same boat ,when we all get going ,ally.

[Cliftonlad]

First one this season. looked out kitchen window this afternoon to find hen sparrow hawk ripping into 2yld cock can't see him surviving the night :emoticon-0179-headbang:

[eastcoaster]

Took 31 hens to 8 mile today. Put them up into a beautiful blue sky. They went way up high and circled for a few minutes. Must have been about 1/4 mile away when I saw them break up and there was percy diving after one. it started diving but there was an explosion of pigeon bloom when percy hit her, so bright in the sun despite the distance they were from me. Got home and 16 were already back in loft, 8 on loft and few more have worked back in. Missing 3 from the 31.

 

Need to find new tossing point I think. Not easy, hope other 2 work back in. Not the best start to training.

Train from built up areas but 2or3 at time , it makes big differance there are always other birds around and it gives your birds a chance before Percy pinpoints them , just an idea .

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Train from built up areas but 2or3 at time , it makes big differance there are always other birds around and it gives your birds a chance before Percy pinpoints them , just an idea .

 

There are no built up areas near Ally, he lives in Oban. He has to start training early to get them through the mountains before he even reaches the rest of his club mates.

[Whats it called Cumbernauld]

yes lost two already up here centre of Cumbernauld about 500 yards from town centre now bothered with foxes as well birds nervous like I have never seen in 40 years cant get them out apart from packing it in and advice on the Fox please

 

[Mossgiel]

yes lost two already up here centre of Cumbernauld about 500 yards from town centre now bothered with foxes as well birds nervous like I have never seen in 40 years cant get them out apart from packing it in and advice on the Fox please

 

Get an electric fence, sorts out the fox / cat problem.

[walterboswell59]

forgot about the vermin walt

[KEVIN ELLIOTT]

ONE OLD BIRD GONE TODAY

:emoticon-0179-headbang:

[just ask me]

can people be more careful about what they post posting inhumaine ways of keeping vermin away does not do us any good at all

 

 

any vermin with the right tools can be taken out clean

[cemetary]

can people be more careful about what they post posting inhumaine ways of keeping vermin away does not do us any good at all

 

 

any vermin with the right tools can be taken out clean

 

 

Ave got to agree what JAM says here, be careful what goes on the forum.

[peter pandy]

Electric fences are legal and the humane way to safeguard our birds from predatory animals. The shock does not kill or injure only gives them a fright so they dont return this is due to the one second pulse emanated from the energiser.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Electric fences are legal and the humane way to safeguard our birds from predatory animals. The shock does not kill or injure only gives them a fright so they dont return this is due to the one second pulse emanated from the energiser.

 

Usually they sense it and keep away, but especially after being zapped.

[eastcoaster]

yes lost two already up here centre of Cumbernauld about 500 yards from town centre now bothered with foxes as well birds nervous like I have never seen in 40 years cant get them out apart from packing it in and advice on the Fox please

Human urine , pour it around garden on regular basis it does work ,or get a terrier lol . Have foxes here just outside Greengairs and they don't bother me but have to be careful not to leave a Sputnik open at night just in case .

[Big Davie]

Human urine , pour it around garden on regular basis it does work ,or get a terrier lol . Have foxes here just outside Greengairs and they don't bother me but have to be careful not to leave a Sputnik open at night just in case .

That's a load ah P*** Lol

[ally mac]

Two doos have arrived home, one with half a wing and tail. On a brighter note the sparrow hawk problem has been sorted . Just need to keep doing our best !!

[ally mac]

Took 30 odd cocks away today, took them a couple of mile past Taynuilt where had the bad toss on Tuesday. Most were back home in the loft before we got back and another 5 arrived as we did. A lot happier with that.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Took 30 odd cocks away today, took them a couple of mile past Taynuilt where had the bad toss on Tuesday. Most were back home in the loft before we got back and another 5 arrived as we did. A lot happier with that.

 

Starting to get their heads in order Ally. They'll be beating you home every time now.

[PAPA B]

Took 30 odd cocks away today, took them a couple of mile past Taynuilt where had the bad toss on Tuesday. Most were back home in the loft before we got back and another 5 arrived as we did. A lot happier with that.

 

Good

[paddymac]

Took 30 odd cocks away today, took them a couple of mile past Taynuilt where had the bad toss on Tuesday. Most were back home in the loft before we got back and another 5 arrived as we did. A lot happier with that.

Clear fly home this time around, hopefully it'll continue for you Ally