pat66
330 posts
May 01, 2009
11:51 AM
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----------Breeders returned to kit, does it work? tried it with 4 birds and all they do is fly low and short,land early or on wires and neighbors house, been going on for 3 weeks, is it a waste of time,I do not want to ruin the kit with learning bad habits,separated them from the kit but they do not perform at all any more? used to be excellent rollers,what would you do?
Pat
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washington86
557 posts
May 01, 2009
12:19 PM
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It takes a little time to get them back in the air. If they used to be kit birds, then it takes a while for them to get back in shape.
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W.Cha
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3268 posts
May 01, 2009
12:21 PM
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Pat, sounds to me like they lost their edge. Fly them on their own for several more weeks. Let them build back up and become flying birds again. Get them on a 50/50 wheat and milo mix and give nature time to work its magic. You don't mention how long they have been breeders, was it one season or for a few years? This could be a factor. Good luck!
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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j .wanless
750 posts
May 01, 2009
12:46 PM
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hi all
pat like last 2 posts say it takes time .i have brought 4 old hens out after breeding off them the last 4 years.3 are back in the kit + 1 still flying low like yours.i just fly her with my y/brds that are not kitting yet.
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bob
81 posts
May 01, 2009
1:04 PM
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HI all i fly my breeders after breeding each year by themselves & i think they improve each yr. How ever i do not fly competion & this is just my opinion as a back yard flyer good luck Bob in Ontario
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3270 posts
May 01, 2009
2:08 PM
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Bob, way back when, I used to fly most of my breeders after they had a few rounds. That was a time when bop did not factor too much in the equation for my program. I think this helped me to hang on to my core stock and know which ones held up even after a couple years.
Its great if you can fly your breeders and experience minimal risk. But there is always the chance you might lose a really good one.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
Last Edited by on May 01, 2009 2:19 PM
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Velo99
2106 posts
May 01, 2009
2:18 PM
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If you sat on your butt for a year how fast could you run a mile?
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V99
blue sky single beat
in cadance performing now
earth beckons the winged
drawn breath is let quickly forth
orchestral movement follows
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pat66
331 posts
May 01, 2009
4:18 PM
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Thanks guys, they were in the breeder pen for 2 years but did not raise any young,so it was time to earn their feed, I will fly them separatly from my kit for a couple more weeks!
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Pat
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sundance
1111 posts
May 01, 2009
4:23 PM
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I`m doing the same. I had a few that didnt produce anything great in the loft,So I pulled them back out and started flying them this year. It took a few weeks for them to get back in the swing but a few reminded me why I put them in the loft to begin with. 3 of them are back in to try with different mates.
Give `em some time. They should be good now if they were good to begin with.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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fontanabound
99 posts
May 01, 2009
10:40 PM
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?????>>>>>>>>>>question guys, i have the same problem should i pack them up and release them up the street. somebirds like too look for a nice sunny spot to land. and i really dont want too loose any. right now if i release them they fly next door(when i flag them} but even then, they can get home. i really want them up. but i dont know if i should take them up the street?????
Last Edited by on May 01, 2009 10:42 PM
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gotspin7
2385 posts
May 02, 2009
9:12 AM
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If you sat on your butt for a year how fast could you run a mile?
Kenny, I ran it in 4 minutes...LOL...
Pat, they are all different I have too pulled birds from the breeding loft and some take to the kit like they never left and others it takes them a couple of weeks to get it together again. I have only had one that never recouped from it and he had to then meet his maker. Good luck..
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Sal Ortiz
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3413 posts
May 02, 2009
9:46 AM
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pat66 - are you Pat Holder?
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3275 posts
May 02, 2009
11:23 AM
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Hey Nick, click on Pat's name and you will find out much about him in his profile that he completed.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3414 posts
May 02, 2009
12:16 PM
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Got him....thanks, Tony
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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sp 19
8 posts
May 02, 2009
5:59 PM
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Pat 66 only add one at a time if they flew in your kits before they know the routine and they know they are doing wrong but if they have company they will be hard to change
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winwardrollers
229 posts
May 02, 2009
9:53 PM
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When I introduce a breeder to the air again I lock them down in a pen where I can change their feed for a few days. Wheat/milo cut back.. then when they start getting hyper put them with a young bird kit.
bwinward
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