What some advice or a tip thats been shared with you, or something you have passed on that you've not heard of or considered before?
I was chatting the other day to an Asian lad, who swears by adding Tumeric powder to the feed with a bit of oil.
He said it's has benefits on the gut health of the birds as well as boosting their immune systems!
Something I may have to look into this season!
Unconventional Tips/Advice
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NeilA wrote: Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:13 pmI use a mix of turmeric , cayenne , ginger and cinnamon and charcoal I mix it up together and add 50 percent natural vital mineral to itWinfort Lofts wrote: Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:50 pm What some advice or a tip thats been shared with you, or something you have passed on that you've not heard of or considered before?
I was chatting the other day to an Asian lad, who swears by adding Tumeric powder to the feed with a bit of oil.
He said it's has benefits on the gut health of the birds as well as boosting their immune systems!
Something I may have to look into this season!
I use oil or gemthepax to stick it to the grub a few times a week
What difference do you find it makes to the birds?
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I have been told that before too, but then you see others feed bits of cheese, whey protein and other animal fats etc.worm wrote: Mon Feb 17, 2025 6:09 pm quick Google and you shouldn't because birds are lactose intolerant sure you can buy cheaper bird specific one
Maybe small amounts are ok?
There's a fancier in my club who swears by the motion if it's good for us, it's also good for the birds! He won his fair share too!
Congratulations on your AnniversaryMIL wrote: Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:19 pmWell, as you know with these things Neil, it's not "what you do" it's "the way that you do it"NeilA wrote: Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:14 pm
Don’t let all the tips outthought that was a secret
Good to see you back after your few days away
Yea, had a lovely break away with the Wife celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary
Got a mountain of stuff to get through mind, but i'm on 12 hr nights tonight so by the time I go to bed @ 8am in the morning I'll "hopefully" be all caught up
Sadies Lofts home of decent birds just a useless loft manager, and now a confirmed loser but proud

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Sometimes it can be those little bits that get another yard that add up!MIL wrote: Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:37 pm![]()
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That'll all start in about 4 weeks time
No point hitting me with that on the week of the first race, I need several weeks to ensure what's been done
The above tip about the water aint gonna make a blind bit of difference if a team of pigeons aren't going into the race in the peak of health, fitness, form and motivation - but can you get another yard? I believe so, and some races are won on fine margins
