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Ayrshire Federation going to Thirsk

Would also add that pigeons can come back from having paratythoid. Know of a bird that had it in wing joint and went on to compete at international level. That was one bird that developed it in the wing butt.....maybe different ball game when while loft is under attack from the salmonella

I'd shut the loft down and be seeking help from good pigeon vet to treat full team dispose of any that have went down and burn out lofts and equipment. JMO

Ayrshire marking tonight for a race from Wooler

Probably still to fit a bead down the corners to finish it off

Wooler for Ayrshire, would like to think we're looking at a Friday race as best of weather is gone by Saturday

Another great race from Lauder for Ayrshire federation. Well done race team 👏

Have always used a multi vitamin in water in the form of abidec for kids would always have used this Wednesday or Thursday....very cheap and think it's another little thing that helps keep the birds in good health and condition. As far as vitamin c before or after race ect I wouldn't bother but I would rather clean water day of race marking and always a good electrolyte/restorative type product on return.

Moved away from Stevenston, I'm sure he sold all his birds a while back before he moved away. If it's the same fella 😂 not many Englishmen with show doos in Stevenston

Had a wee invite up to this... always a cracking night looking forward too it🍻

A true gentleman was a good pal of my dad's and will miss him at our midweek club. Rest well Jimmy

That seems most direct route and suppose is the route they'd take when the wind is in their favour and they can get nice and high. On a hard day when they're low taking that westerly side would be a tough gig through that those hills and valleys in border area

What's the thoughts on the route they take from likes of Perth and Fraserburgh I'd imagine a direct route would mean coming down through the Ettrick hills and down through Cumbria or they would stay on east side until south of Pennines then dog leg across? Anyone any knowledge? Be interesting to compare returns in different wind conditions over the years

Away over where they are aswell some achievement

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Some top drawer blood here guys...at ridiculous prices. I've pleasure of helping rear some 1st class young for this event and can guarantee these are second to none.

Hooper feed straights and tip bits for racing would cut down on bills 👍

I could possibly help him out I've a lad thinking about taking my lofts will chase him up 👍

Nonsense he flew his fancys out daily and they're well looked after ...his loft is across the garden from where I raced to last few years and he would always have them well looked after .... regarding getting racers and letting them out that's a different matter he probably needed abit of advice on how to break them to his loft as his experience is all in the high flyers etc I reckon the fancy birds don't have the same instincts to return to previous breeders Think there's been enough said about it now anyway so move on.

Actually lives in Ardrossan has loft in saltcoats at his shop and Ardrossan at his home....has high flyers and fancy breeds so no experience with racers.... to label someone a scumbag when you don't know the guy is bit much fella l. He's a very likable guy actually just needs someone to give him some advice and guidance. Think about for a minute why would the guy get birds take them home and let them straight out makes no sense.

Totally shocked at this ... Geoff and Catherine lovely couple hopefully the birds can be found. Obviously these scumbags are involved in the sport so someone must know something.

One on elimar at the minute Neil

Ryan by the sounds of it this is obviously well thought out and will be professionally managed so in my opinion it's a great idea so go for it, also another great way of promoting the sport and keeping it going. Unfortunately I've had to close down my small loft and will only retain a couple of pairs of birds so having two Scottish OLRs to enter will be my interest in the sport for the season ahead until I can get started again. Definitely like the idea of the location of your venture 👍

Always used colombovac never had any issues always make sure all old birds done annually I would usually do them around Christmas time before I paired them in February. Liked young birds done later than most folks usually liked them on the wing before jagging them.

Will be going down for the weekend haven't anything organised yet but I'll be there Friday to Monday 🍻