I had the birds out for only the second time since the end of October today. I let them out at 7.30 this morning and left them on open loft all day. I have decided that this is what I am going to do most of the time this year. What I will do different though is rather than letting the youngsters out...

I also give them Apple cider vinegar every second day during the week, at a rate of 10 mls in 3 litres of water. It's important, I think not to make it so strong that they start drinking less, especially in the hot weather. They seem to like the taste at that sort of strength, but it's a bit of tri...

As racing the channel is looking more than likely and looks like starting on time this is the program I have: 30th April Falaise 178mls 1389yds. BICC 7th May. Coutances. 145mls 1357yds. CSCFC 14th May. Falaise. 178mls 1389yds. BICC 14th May. Coutances. 145mls 1357yds. BBC 21st May. Coutances. 145 ml...

Broken cloud and very light wind. Colder this morning.

Good morning all

It has got the inner circle George. But what it also has is a very full iris which is filling the eye and coming right into the inner circle so almost completely covering the circle of colouration. The inner circle isn’t all that wide or clear because of this but can be seen easier between 9 & 1...

I’ve got all my stock pairs out together now. 3 pairs yet to lay. I did just have a bit of trouble with one cock wanting to have 2 nest boxes but now sorted himself out. Most of the race birds are now paired up.

I’ve always used garlic by having a couple of cloves in a 4 pint bottle and leave it to stand between using. I will use this water in the morning and then fill the bottle back up after using and leave until the afternoon, use that again before refilling. I leave the cloves in the bottle. This will b...

Good to hear their settling down Trev.

Cloudy and still a bit windy. Dry and mild though.