Thanks for the replies lads we are trying to be as cautious as possible due to having only 8 old birds left ive seen some fanciers this week just gone send 80 an only get 24 back I have 43 I could send but if it goes as bad as some people have had it I could end up with 5 back we started last year ...

Seen horror stories of people sending their full teams to the first YB race and losing nearly the lot stuck in a pickle if to send half or send full team unsure how many races ill get out of them because they werent on darkness any thoughts would be appreciated lads

Can i ask what was the outcome Mark, did you send to first race. Or was more training needed?


Didnt send mate only 3 members in our club sent and only around 350 birds in the fed when usually there's probably 1400-1600 so i think alot arent ready im happy to give them another week especially ...

Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 5:28 pm

Mark1021 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 5:08 pm

Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 4:54 pm What is the name of your flying club Mark?

Anchor Homing Society mate in the midlands

Right i see, is the Tipton flying club still going Mark

Couldnt tell you mate ill ask one of my club members and let you know

Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 4:54 pm What is the name of your flying club Mark?

Anchor Homing Society mate in the midlands

Afternoon lads so this year is mine and my dads first year racing young birds this old bird season we raced unraced yearlings and it was more of a time pass more then anything was just always off the pace by around 10-15 minutes but kept us occupied atleast this year we have been training away ...

What is the distance from Bath to your loft Mark?


Its 85 mile mate forgot to mention that 👍


No problem Mark, if you feel they need another few trainers. Well are you best playing safe, and missing the first race.?


Yeah i think it would be nice to see them doing the 25 mile under 30 ...

Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 3:17 pm What is the distance from Bath to your loft Mark?

Its 85 mile mate forgot to mention that

Afternoon lads so this year is mine and my dads first year racing young birds this old bird season we raced unraced yearlings and it was more of a time pass more then anything was just always off the pace by around 10-15 minutes but kept us occupied atleast this year we have been training away the ...

Ive heard good things about frasers primalac when it comes to youngbird sickness