No Andy i just got fed up repeating the same words, my way may not work for others. But it did for me. As said we all have our own way and methods and if they work for you, even if different from others, they are the right ones for you. You can read what ever you want. Listen to whoever you want. T...

I have already stated, we all have different methods of rearing youngsters. To be honest i dont know why i bother. I agree mate. We all have different ways and reasons for doing things. No different way is right or wrong. Hope you didn’t take my comment the wrong way mate by me applying that your w...

Dehydration is one of the worse things to happen to not only a youngster but also other birds, it effects other body organs leading to secondary infection system. So when young birds are moved to a new section, when they have been separated from their parents. I would rather spend 5 seconds dipping...

I have got quite a few that will sit on me. But yes it does run in families. The Dam, sister and brother of this hen are all very friendly.

Cloudy but dry at present, windy.

Good morning all

I had the birds out today for the first time since the end of October. They were out most of the day on open loft. They were flying on and off during the day. Seemed quite happy being out again. I am missing a latebred cock tonight. I think that it may have been one of the first times he had been ou...

A rest week? Some of these blokes have not played 80 minutes of football yet, :( Don’t know what they call it lol. I just know that next week is a week off. I suppose some have injuries to recover from and some have had a lot of travelling to do. Some may be play for their club sides next week. I k...

Very true Murray. Experience in many different ways are also worth taking into account as you have said before. Me with my years in farming and now with the pet shop and yours with the horse racing, all valuable experiences.

Clear an bright here this morning after rain overnight.