pigeon pete
457 posts
Dec 19, 2009
6:07 AM
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We sometimes concentrate too much on the scientific theory of what each feed contains and what it should do, and not enough on what it actually does when we use it. Looking at these old posts I has to laugh when Californians say it is below 20 at night (that's warm )but then I thought is that selcius (sp?) or farenheight? thats cold!
It's not gone above freezing here in the day for the last few days.
Pete
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winwardrollers
368 posts
Dec 19, 2009
6:44 AM
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This year I cannot remember buy a bag of milo..if I did it was for the young birds in the weening pen.
bwinward
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mikea
26 posts
Dec 19, 2009
1:36 PM
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good post nick. Just want to know why nobody talks about
the most inportent item of winter antifreeze WATER a
little electriclites go a long way . if pigeons dont get A drink for two days what happens.
mike allen
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mikea
27 posts
Dec 19, 2009
1:52 PM
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hello nick
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3959 posts
Dec 19, 2009
2:06 PM
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Hello Mike Allen!!
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Nick Siders
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macsrollers
241 posts
Dec 20, 2009
9:10 PM
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I have read alot of different analysis of the protein value of wheat and milo and on the average they are not far off in protein. I use red wheat for my feeding of wheat and it is a very hard grain. Milo is much softer. I can squish a grain of milo easily but not very easy to squish a grain of wheat. I beleive one of the reasons milo works more as a filler feed or brings my birds down is it is softer and digests much more quickly then wheat. When I feed straight wheat it seems to stay with my birds longer. I don't have any scientific proof of this beyond how my birds react and fly when I feed these grains individually to them. When Scott Campbell was here to judge our finalists one of our newer fliers asked about feed types. Scott made a good point regarding different types and grades of wheat so therefore different protein levels. The best way to find out how these grains work for your birds is to experiment with them, use accurate measuring cups, and keep good records to you can evaluate the results. I have found birds short term will react to any change in feed, but long term and consistent results are much harder to achieve. Advice on feed amounts and types should only be used as general guidelines as there are so many variables involved from loft to loft. Don't be afraid to experiment and have fun doing so! Enjoy your next fly! Don M. LVRC
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mikea
30 posts
Dec 22, 2009
3:19 PM
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hello nick dont for get the electric lites.
mike allen
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3965 posts
Dec 23, 2009
4:17 AM
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Hey Mike, are you saying the electrolites will help keep the water from freezing or are you saying it helps the birds with the cold?
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Nick Siders
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