Great photo! I reckon the owner of that hen deserves much of the credit for that hen racing for so many seasons. He has obviously managed her and cared for her very well. He cannot be one of the " they have to go" brigade, who send everything regardless and shrug their shoulders when they ...

Great to see you back, Devo, I do hope things are back on track a bit for you.
Very impressive pedigrees, the top producers right up close.
Really looking forward to following the youngsters in the races.

Hello peoples!

Cold here again this morning. Woolly hat and jacket on. Warmer this afternoon, tee shirt and shorts.
We are right on the change of season...

Morning all!

It was, forgive the language, bloody cold here this morning. Like, about 3 degrees! I do not like that.
Came out bright, sunny and warm this afternoon.

I used to just use the normal form of widowhood for about 5 weeks. Put the bowl in, show the hen, etc. Just my opinion, but if the cocks are in blazing form and giving you 100%, after about 6 weeks it starts to show. That's why after six weeks the races were getting longer and some of the yearling c...

There was no hard and fast rule to be honest 9/10 they'd get the bowl and then the hens a short time after - but there were times when I mixed it up a bit In all honesty the very very best widowers need little motivation - they are self-motivators I'm talking now about the cocks that hound their co...

The man is also a cabinet maker in his spare time.........

Good to see that you got them all home, and most of them were in reasonable time. That will bring them on.