fresnobirdman
528 posts
Mar 05, 2009
6:42 PM
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what would you guys do to get your birds to come down lower?
and cut fly time.
-fou
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bigwilly
858 posts
Mar 05, 2009
6:44 PM
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Dont feed as much
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BIG WILLY
TOPP FLIGHT/NCRC
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155
977 posts
Mar 05, 2009
6:59 PM
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CUT BACK ON THE FEED...
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EVILLOFT'S
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cv rollers
282 posts
Mar 05, 2009
7:00 PM
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they could be too light ,i had the same problem some one here said feed them alot (fatten them up )and keep them in for a week then starve them b4 letting them out again ,hey it worked !!!!!they were over conditioned ..he said "theres a reason why a fat man can't run" great advise can't remember who said this in the post,but thanks
rick
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gotspin7
2276 posts
Mar 05, 2009
7:03 PM
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Fresno, first let's start on your birds condition. How are they? Are they fat, slim, skinny? How long are they flying? Do you check the barameter before you fly them? Have they done this before if so how long have they been doing it? And last but not least what family are you flying?
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Sal Ortiz
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2623 posts
Mar 05, 2009
8:26 PM
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Scott said those words theres a reason why a fat man can't run"
good ? sal
also they might be in good condition so if you starve them they still be going up.so get them out of shape.. find out from those ? sal threw at you...
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If there is no enemy inside the enemy outside can't do you no harm..
Ralph.
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donnie james
312 posts
Mar 05, 2009
8:29 PM
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i have to agree with bigwilly and 155 you play around with feed until you get what you want them to fly like 30 minutes or what ever ..............donny james
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cv rollers
283 posts
Mar 05, 2009
10:26 PM
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thanks scott LOL !!!!it worked for me
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Mount Airy Lofts
868 posts
Mar 06, 2009
4:35 AM
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Out Cross to Modenas :) Besides that, I'm still battling the high flying gene myself!!
Thor
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It's all about the friends we make :)
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J_Star
1895 posts
Mar 06, 2009
4:53 AM
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It can be managed with feed. Understand what each grain given effects on the birds.
Jay
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fresnobirdman
529 posts
Mar 06, 2009
1:26 PM
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these birds are the remaining birds of last year, there the perfect size not skinny and not fat.
they fly usally 2-3 hours on a regular basis.
and i only fly on good calm days so i dont think i need to check a barometer.
i tryed all that i know.
i switched feed 4 times already.
first i was feeding winners cup.
then i switched to strighn milo
and then pallets,
now i stil feeding them corn only.
these birds are weird.
if i starve them, that only makes them go higher
if i skip flying for a couple days, they'll disappear into sky.
so help me out here guys.
-fou
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Spin City USA
187 posts
Mar 06, 2009
2:04 PM
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Fresno, try straight wheat for a while and if they are still up there try 50% milo and 50% wheat. Also the amount has a lot to do with it. Try a regular soup can 11oz. and adjust up or down from there.
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They gotta Spin to win.....Jay
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Square
646 posts
Mar 06, 2009
2:12 PM
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KEEP IN MIND THAT IT TAKES TIME TO SEE THE EFFECTS OF A PICTUCLAR FEEDING PROGRAM. fOR MY BIRDS ITS ABOUT A WEEK. sorry bout the caps lock,I know if I give my flyers corn or pellets Ill need bionoculars and a lawn chair..LOL Also if you compete understand it only a couple of time a year, so allow your birds to choose alittle bit of free will. For me I look at my rollers as athelets and you can only break them down somuch before it works aginst them and they go down hill. Make the birds work for you but give them time to show the effects of a cirtian feeding program. For my birds what has worked to slow them down and bring them down is Barley. When I reconize its needed I use 2parts barley to 1part milo, and this combination has worked well. Good luck
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"Home of the Ghost Town Roller"
K.C.R.C
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2638 posts
Mar 06, 2009
2:13 PM
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Ok Fou I see some mistakes already good thing you pointed this out .first of all you flying your birds too long way too long you need to fly them 30 to 45 minutes the most now you giving them corn that alone will make them fly real high I took that away from my birds yrs ago since there is no winter here they don't need it to warm up/on occasion I throw a little around like 4 or 5 pieces to see how they respond how hungry they are play with their heads a little.. if you starve them they will go higher they are light ..but fit from flying for two to three hours .so I suggest you put them away for a week fatten them up all they want mix feed or Milo and wheat no corn.then on the 4th day cut down 10 birds 7 table spoon 5th day 5 table spoon for ten birds and 6th day no feed just water with vitamin 7th day let out they be flying lower in a couple of days fly them for only 20 to 25 minutes so they break that habit of flying long call them down now this is what I did when my birds did what yours did ..other ppl will give you other idea you take some of those some of this and put it together what suits your birds and you ..hope this helps..
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If there is no enemy inside the enemy outside can't do you no harm..
Ralph.
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fresnobirdman
531 posts
Mar 06, 2009
2:48 PM
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wow.
thanks guys.these are some really good info.
again, thanks!
i'll try everthing that was said here t'l they come down.
-fou
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Mount Airy Lofts
870 posts
Mar 06, 2009
4:01 PM
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The best way I have found that works for me is to cull any high flier out. You know, those that fly for hours to end and are all ways last to come down. The ones that leads the birds up into the clouds every time. It is pretty easy if you watch and get to know your birds.
I have found that straight wheat has been the best tool in keeping my birds down. If they fly too long, that usually means cut back on the flying time and cut back on the straight wheat. My birds really respond well to straight wheat and the effects it has on the birds. Fly high and long cut back. Not high enough and only a couple of minutes add more. Keep on adding until you find the right amount.
Now if I can only spot them one wingers!! If it isn't one thing, it is another. Good luck and let us know how you do?
High flying is a problem I fight with every day! This is a high flying breed yal know?
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It's all about the friends we make :)
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fresnobirdman
533 posts
Mar 06, 2009
4:40 PM
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thanks mount airy lofts.
-fou
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