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worm wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2026 8:12 am

Rdhd Danny wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2026 6:09 pm @tony keep it simple grit always available and mineral block good sprint based mix electrolytes b12 injections or oral based you can't go far wrong mate

b12 injection not realy keeping simple its abit extreme and not many people doing it

Mmm,
50 years ago they were banging B12 and folic acid injections into racehorses. I was a small apprentice jockey and overheard them discussing it. Now they realise that folic acid is not folate, it's a chemical. And not a good one.
My best advice?
Don't.

@worm yes I agree it's why I put or orally, but imo injection isn't hard we all vaccinate and injectable b12 is way better

@murray I don't know what b12 they was using but I couldn't do my job without injectable b12

That F2 is very close to racing exclusive no39 which i used when are fed went to Scotland. i have never used b12 i will have to read up about it cheers jack

Thanks for all your comments on the feed for the Y/Bs.
I'm looking to pick up my first 10 Late Bred birds tomorrow can't wait

would you give the Pink and Black minerals to your Y/Bs
what are the benefits to giving it

Rdhd Danny wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2026 10:45 am @murray I don't know what b12 they was using but I couldn't do my job without injectable b12

so your saying you can't race pigeons without injecting with b12 ????? you inject into the breast tissue don't you the main muscle that makes the wings move can't be good long term

@worm no just under the skin of the neck and i couldn't do my job as good as I do without it imo absolutely

Tony-P- wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2026 6:25 pm would you give the Pink and Black minerals to your Y/Bs
what are the benefits to giving it

I give all mine pink and black all year, I know some stop the black when damp but I just leave it in without any issues, cannot say what benefits they get but I know if I let it run out they go straight for it when I put more in

Buster121 wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2026 10:09 am

Tony-P- wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2026 6:25 pm would you give the Pink and Black minerals to your Y/Bs
what are the benefits to giving it

I give all mine pink and black all year, I know some stop the black when damp but I just leave it in without any issues, cannot say what benefits they get but I know if I let it run out they go straight for it when I put more in

Thanks Buster they have both and grit and minerals spoiling them already