Potter29 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hi all just wondering if any of you guys fly tipplers and if so what would be the best feed to feed them on ?? Corn / seed / grain mix ,I will only be flying them for fun not competition ,there only young not long left there parents ,any info be great cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigda Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Concord would be a good mix from country feeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McKay Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hi all just wondering if any of you guys fly tipplers and if so what would be the best feed to feed them on ?? Corn / seed / grain mix ,I will only be flying them for fun not competition ,there only young not long left there parents ,any info be great cheers Hi I am looking after 10 for a friend he left me some Countrywide No1 which is fairly small seed but said they like wheat, mixture finished so they are on Wheat / Barley / egg food and are lapping it up They look well and are laying plenty eggs Hope you get more replies as I might learn also CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiley Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 A friend of mine feeds just barley and popcorn maize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter29 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Cheers ,just been looking on bjf feeds site and come across bjf tumbler mix ? Would this be any good ?? Ime new to tipplers so not sure on there needs ! Also the maize in the economy mix looks rather large for tipplers ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooheed Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hi I am looking after 10 for a friend he left me some Countrywide No1 which is fairly small seed but said they like wheat, mixture finished so they are on Wheat / Barley / egg food and are lapping it up They look well and are laying plenty eggs Hope you get more replies as I might learn also CheersIanCOUNTRY WIDE No 1 is tic beans and maples and tares i think better with super junior or concorde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 COUNTRY WIDE No 1 is tic beans and maples and tares i think better with super junior or concordebreed and wean if you want them tae fly barley and maize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter29 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Yes I want them on the best feed for flying so you saying feed Barly an maize only then , also (apparently ) they've had medication to stop disease etc ! But ime not so sure!! Is there something I can give them to make sure ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Yes I want them on the best feed for flying so you saying feed Barly an maize only then , also (apparently ) they've had medication to stop disease etc ! But ime not so sure!! Is there something I can give them to make sure ??i would treat for canker only till you need tae use medication when any problem arises imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter29 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Cheers tommy, what if they have been treated and I treat again could that cause any problems , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter29 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 What canker medication would you recommend ,as I've just looked and can only find stuff for the treatment of canker ? I need the one to prevent it don't I ???? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 What canker medication would you recommend ,as I've just looked and can only find stuff for the treatment of canker ? I need the one to prevent it don't I ???? 🤔i change mine every year this year im using gamba tabs from rohnfried i prefer tae use tablets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter29 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks for the replys, but still dont no if i treat for canker with the same stuff as if they had it , or do i use something difrent to prevent it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Treat only if you have an outbreak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McKay Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 COUNTRY WIDE No 1 is tic beans and maples and tares i think better with super junior or concorde I got the sample from the man that I am looking after them for I liked it so much I ordered 5 bags they arrived today and it is Beans/maples/tares NOT what I was expecting so I am lost need to get in touch with him to find out what is was :emoticon-0179-headbang: Mr Cameron has some explaining to do :emoticon-0136-giggle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Reid Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks for the replys, but still dont no if i treat for canker with the same stuff as if they had it , or do i use something difrent to prevent it ???Prevention is what you want to achieve not treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Reid Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Treat only if you have an outbreak. expletive remove that must be the worst advice ever . Wait till you have an OUTBREAK .*expletive removed* off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter29 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 expletive remove that must be the worst advice ever . Wait till you have an OUTBREAK .*expletive removed* off. Lol , yes billy thats wt i was thinking mate , so can i pick ur brains then mate ? Could you tell me best way to prevent it then ( what to use) etc , thanks in advance 👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Reid Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Lol , yes billy thats wt i was thinking mate , so can i pick ur brains then mate ? Could you tell me best way to prevent it then ( what to use) etc , thanks in advance ðŸ‘PM me and I will send some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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