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That would be Tom from Orpington, that stock was originally acquired from Dave Mcsween & Jim Sexton all originated from seagull lines which flew Tarbes going back a few years, would be interesting to Diamond Dave who I know is friendly with Jim.
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Iv used em n not used em birds come well both ways if honest ,it's only fruit sugar
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NeilA wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 1:50 pm I only know what fructose is not a idea on the others
I remember reading some years back Wearside lass was given it as part of the owners system I think it was a Mr Arkenhead that raced her but your know better Mike
What stuck in my mind, about that article, is that his main racing mixture I am sure was, Diet 2000.
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NeilA wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:31 pm
Albert wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:58 pm
NeilA wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 1:50 pm I only know what fructose is not a idea on the others
I remember reading some years back Wearside lass was given it as part of the owners system I think it was a Mr Arkenhead that raced her but your know better Mike
What stuck in my mind, about that article, is that his main racing mixture I am sure was, Diet 2000.
It was Albert I was thinking that earlier
I believe it was only a spoon night and morning so probably not a oince in weight total
Akenhead, Son & Daughter, won Bourges in 2003, and I think the article would be in the Squills or Homing World year book 2004, for anybody that would be interested, and have those books. I myself haven't, but wouldn't mind a read at the article if it could somehow be reproduced on here. ?
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Albert wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:58 pm
NeilA wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 1:50 pm I only know what fructose is not a idea on the others
I remember reading some years back Wearside lass was given it as part of the owners system I think it was a Mr Arkenhead that raced her but your know better Mike
What stuck in my mind, about that article, is that his main racing mixture I am sure was, Diet 2000.
Bk from 09 to 2014 my base meal was diet 2000 iv never been in two distance but sent once to 400 plus and once to 516 miles both times I was second I timed in on time on the day was beaten by a better flyer both times in to Kent 400 plus 2 birds on day in to Kent and 516 miles there was 3 on day in to Kent I had my 1 and the other lad timed 2 on day being 1st n 3rd but to 312 miles I won fed from every race point in 2 seasons using diet as my base ,for the 2 longer races I introduced a mix by avatar from Germany called non stop vanrobaeys copied the mix but its not same I see colin fagg clock 17 on day from bergerac on same food it was the food for longer races avatar stopped doing food I remember me n colin fagg taking a pallet of German food back to the long distance champions of Germany menne and daughter for them to use racing. Lol
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That's a very interesting read Anthony.
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NeilA wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 9:11 am I know a very good ex fancier from this area that is a well known name still he fed exactly the same for his ybs
Diet 2000 every day trained once a day fed all they want no loft flying but a 40 mile toss
Added some maize Thursday
He was a fantastic yb flier I only know how he fed as my family new the bloke that looked after his pigeons for a few years due to coming from the same part of London
He would think nothing of 20 ybs together on a Saturday
so I take it this was inland racing Neil so high carb + fats in 1 mix.
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NeilA wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 9:11 am I know a very good ex fancier from this area that is a well known name still he fed exactly the same for his ybs
Diet 2000 every day trained once a day fed all they want no loft flying but a 40 mile toss
Added some maize Thursday
He was a fantastic yb flier I only know how he fed as my family new the bloke that looked after his pigeons for a few years due to coming from the same part of London
He would think nothing of 20 ybs together on a Saturday
Ya Neil look what I done in south of Thames fed against wind n drag n east London fed flying north rd ,,my base mix was diet ,best iv ever done against drag n wind was send 17 yb getting 15 together n old birds with wind up jaxxy sent 40 had 37 together,,even at 177 miles sent 20 ob had 16 together,,
Diet is wrong name it should be called a safflower base light energy mix .
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NeilA wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 1:15 pm Yes i think you fed 3 times a day then
From memory you added maize but I could be wrong on that bit
Ya first meal was my own breakfast mix iv only give it two few flyers ever ,trained 2xaday yes used top quality maize .
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NeilA wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 10:56 am Do members use any powders to condition there birds or make up for where you might see deficiencies in the birds diet like amino acids etc
My favourite dynamic powder
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