Raul Carreiro
27 posts
Jun 21, 2010
10:26 AM
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Hey Tony, Of the 11 birds I received from you 10 are now flying. I lost one it flew out of the kit box the very next day I got them! They are kitting well, flying about 30-40min and most are beginning to roll, their potential is already evident! I am pleased with their progress and I look forward for them to begin to perform to the standard they were bred for! Its very hot and humid here in Bermuda they come down panting so I am not flying them every day.
I have already sent Santa (MY wife)an early Christmas list and asked for some more jewelry Rubys of-course LOL!
Take care,
Raul.
Last Edited by on Jun 21, 2010 10:36 AM
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rookie from ct
GOLD MEMBER
306 posts
Jun 21, 2010
11:33 AM
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Raul it's good to hear that you are enjoying those Ruby's your way ahead of me, i just banded my first two Ruby's and have more to band soon. Dennis
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1858 posts
Jun 21, 2010
12:07 PM
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Raul, I'm happy for you! Even if it is hot and humid they should fly at least once everyday. If they are panting pull the water for a few hours before you fly them and them give it back after they cool down.
Take care
Thom
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Raul Carreiro
31 posts
Jun 21, 2010
12:46 PM
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Thanks Dennis and Thom for the comments. Thom I will take your advise with the water and fly them every day, after all as I have mention on a prior post you are a wise oldfart LOL! Dennis how many Ruby pairs are you breeding from? I will keep flying mine to see which ones I will decide to breed from in the furture.
Raul.
Last Edited by on Jun 21, 2010 12:47 PM
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Oldfart
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1860 posts
Jun 21, 2010
1:10 PM
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Raul, I borrowed that advice from a good friend of mine. Pulling the water helps in the heat, just make sure to let them cool down before giving it back and don't give them cold water, room temperature is best.
The only way to get them used to the humidity and heat is to fly while they are young. It would not hurt to fly them twice a day on the days that are a little cooler, but only feed one half a ration after each fly. I don't use any measure on very young birds. I feed them all they want and feel their crops to make sure everyone is getting their fair share. If I'm flying twice a day, once in the morning and once in the late afternoon or early evening I feed them one tablespoon per bird on the first fly and then all they want on the second. Good luck with them, sorry you lost a bird!
Take care
Thom
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rookie from ct
GOLD MEMBER
308 posts
Jun 21, 2010
1:52 PM
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Raul i have 3 hens and a cock, I
am breeding them the Bull system, search the site and read about it if your not formidable with it.Just a rookie. Dennis
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JDA
GOLD MEMBER
868 posts
Jun 21, 2010
4:43 PM
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Raul.... You should have given them all a cell phone the first day and you would have got them all back.lol Glad you are having fun and happy with the birds progress. JDA
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Raul Carreiro
32 posts
Jun 21, 2010
5:08 PM
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Hi Dennis, I am familiar with the bull system although I have never tried It myself. One thing is for sure you must use the absolute best that you have available in order to get the desirable results.
Take care,
Raul.
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Raul Carreiro
33 posts
Jun 21, 2010
5:11 PM
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JDA, not only did I give them cell phones, I gave them a lesson on star navigation and we Portuguese were good at navigation at one time LOL!
Regards,
Raul.
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shukz
104 posts
Jun 22, 2010
10:20 AM
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Hey Raul,i 2nd oldfarts advice,i have recently started flying young birds everyday instead of every 2nd 0r 3rd day,i have noticed they come into the roll much kwiker,and are better then the birds i have bred before,give it a try and it wont be long b4 you have a big smile on your face.
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Shukz(RSA)
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