No-LimitR
60 posts
Jul 26, 2007
4:41 PM
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I've read a few post about moulting, does this process affect the performance of the roller?
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Missouri-Flyer
770 posts
Jul 26, 2007
4:56 PM
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yep,
the moult can cause several issue with performance. Sore wings are probably tops, depending on how far in the moult they are.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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victor1967
7 posts
Jul 26, 2007
5:35 PM
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how many times a year do our birds moult? or do they only moult once?
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nicksiders
1937 posts
Jul 26, 2007
6:29 PM
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Moulting does affect thier performance adversly. They are uncomfortable with some pain during flight and there is a lacking of some very important control and lift feathers. The moult is an annual process that renews thier membership....uh, I mean thier feathers....kinda like the snake shedding his skin....kinda. The moult combined with the weather (hot) in most climates can really takes it's toll on the bird's performance.
I change thier feed mix to be heavy on the protien side of the scale and increase thier rations somewhat to help them with it and to hurry it along as well.
Now, this is just my opinion and it has nothing to do with the facts(LOL)
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Nick
Last Edited by on Jul 26, 2007 6:33 PM
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nicksiders
1945 posts
Jul 27, 2007
10:34 AM
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I fly them less. The frequency you fly them, you will have to get a sence for that.
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Nick
Last Edited by on Jul 27, 2007 10:34 AM
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J_Star
1094 posts
Jul 27, 2007
10:35 AM
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Give then 25% Safflower with their feed. That will help their feathers.
Jay
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nicksiders
1947 posts
Jul 27, 2007
10:49 AM
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Yep, I feed a mix of equal parts Safflower; peas; and wheat during moult. Put some vitamin and minerals in the water, too.
It speeds the moulting process up. Some breeders will pluck the primary feathers in the early part of July. I don't, but I do all I can to speed them through.
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Nick
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