OZZIE
3 posts
Nov 01, 2008
8:32 AM
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What is a good way to settle birds that have been flown from one loft at same location as the new loft? Distance from old loft to new is approx. 100 yds.
Last Edited by on Nov 01, 2008 8:32 AM
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kopetsa
2066 posts
Nov 01, 2008
9:31 AM
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First up, I would put some electrolytes in their water to relax them.. lol That is actually what I do though.
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Andrew C.
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Santandercol
3318 posts
Nov 01, 2008
11:13 AM
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During the day keep them in the Flypen/training cage for 2 weeks.Should do it if they are hungry when you finally fly them again.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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quickspin
878 posts
Nov 01, 2008
12:21 PM
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Andrew giving them electrolytes in the water will make them too strong and fly for a longer time. It's not a wise idea to give them that the firs day before flying them.
I Would do what Kel said plus don't feed them the day before. And don't force them to fly I would let them kick back for 3 days before making them fly.
Before I would just pluck the feathers out and 99% of the time they will stay by the time they grow back.
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PR_rollers
1849 posts
Nov 01, 2008
1:46 PM
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Quick is right Andrew i use to give my homers electrolytes
before a long trip.....Quick ,that's was my old way too I use to plug my birds before they grew back their feathers they were stuckies....Just remember guys feed is the secret to keeping control of your birds.. ----------
Ralph
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sundance
857 posts
Nov 01, 2008
4:18 PM
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I have this same problem when I switch kits from one box to anouther. I try to keep them in for 2 to 3 weeks. Feed the crap outa them the first week or two. Use the training cage daily. Slack back for the last few days, then dont feed them the day or two before I release them.
Never fails a couple will still try to go back to their old box. You might try changing the look of the old box, but they are more homed in on the location of it than the look.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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Santandercol
3321 posts
Nov 01, 2008
7:07 PM
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Oh yeah!I've seen em hover right in the spot where a box was moved from.----------
Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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