bigwilly
232 posts
Jan 11, 2008
5:53 AM
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How many of you keep your kit boxes dark, does this matter?
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gabe454
110 posts
Jan 11, 2008
8:15 AM
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i dont i use to but i dont think it realy matters
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TRIPLE "G" LOFT
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SAT Roller
79 posts
Jan 11, 2008
8:23 AM
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I have a wire front on mine and an open back into the loft as it is too hot in South Texas to lock them up in a dark/hot box. I have had no problems with kitting or performance in the past. When the birds are released they are excited if it is from a completely dark box or one that is more open. JMHO
Richard
Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2008 8:24 AM
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Windjammer Loft
138 posts
Jan 11, 2008
10:37 AM
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bigwilly.........the only time my kitboxes are dark is at NIGHT. I've experimented with this question afew times when I first got started with Rollers,with NEVER any difference. I got the same preformance from my birds, REGUARDLESS.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2008 10:37 AM
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smoke747
488 posts
Jan 11, 2008
11:19 AM
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It keeps them calm while in the box and reduces the impulse to breed.
smoke747
Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2008 11:49 AM
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W@yne
917 posts
Jan 11, 2008
11:38 AM
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You guys are all correct the old timers in England used to keep the pigeons in the dark to stop them from moving around hence saving energy so the pigeons could put 100% effort into a fly.
Also like Keith says stop them from pairing up and fighting amongst the cock birds.
But in my opinion both dark and light kit boxes are little difference but remember if keeping pigeons in the dark make sure they get a vitamin D supplement because pigeons get vitamin D from natural sunlight.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2008 11:41 AM
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Windjammer Loft
140 posts
Jan 11, 2008
11:48 AM
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WAYNE.....Very Very good addition to then post.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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smoke747
490 posts
Jan 11, 2008
11:52 AM
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Wayne, thanks for dotting my i's and crossing my t's.
smoke747
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Skylineloft
902 posts
Jan 11, 2008
12:14 PM
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I always thought the reason for blacking out a kit box was to get more out of the birds upon release. Its just like when somebody turns the light on in the morning and you cover your eyes because its so bright and it takes you some time to adjust to the light. Its the same with rollers, except they are having to adjust there eyesight in the air, therefore they will come out more active but this will soon slow down once there eyesight has adjusted to the light. Anyone ever try this ?
I do like to leave light for my birds as well. I think it is healthier for the birds and helps keep your kit box better ventilated. I am able to cover the fronts of my box up in bad weather, but I rarely cover the fronts.
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Ray
Breeding Quality Spinners,
"One Roller At A Time".
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bigwilly
234 posts
Jan 11, 2008
12:20 PM
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Thanks guys. I think that I remember reading in the Penson book that t?he less light the better
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smoke747
493 posts
Jan 11, 2008
12:20 PM
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Ray, I actualy crack my kit box before I release so my birds eyes can already be ajusted to the light. I want my birds to out calm and aware of what is going on and to focus on the task at hand. I dont want no pre-excitement going on.
BUT I ONLY DO THIS ON FLY DAY!!!
smoke747
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Skylineloft
903 posts
Jan 11, 2008
12:47 PM
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Keith,
I will black out the box the night before, but I try to let the birds adjust there eyesight before I let them out as well. I hate surprises...lol, and I try to let them out just a few at a time so they will not get to excited upon release, then allow them get to a good hight to call time in.
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Ray
Breeding Quality Spinners,
"One Roller At A Time".
Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2008 12:48 PM
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Donny James
249 posts
Jan 11, 2008
7:30 PM
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i talk with the '93 and '94 world cup winners john bender and joe roe and they think it does and i tried it both ways and it works both ways you have try your self and see if does or not ..............donny james
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gotspin7
1186 posts
Jan 12, 2008
5:09 AM
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I dont Big.
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Sal Ortiz
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