Widowhood vs Dry vs Celibate

[CHARLTON34]

Can I ask how long has widowhood been around, & what techniques did fancier's use before this came into play was it all natural .

[CHARLTON34]

Thanks for the info Mike.

[Steve Howells]

If you could only fly one system with a limited amount of birds what would it be Neil?

[Steve Howells]

Hello Steve
Not sure I can answer as the hens have done well
I had really good years with my cocks and I guess that’s my safer answer
But the hens have flown well this year that might be as celibacy or semi celibacy suits them more which I think it does
Next year I’m going to do it so they rear or sit eggs out i think the cocks will be better then after that I won’t show them to they lose form ,this is so easy for me although I need to improve the cocks

I really would have 2 sets of hens pair and the cocks to stay at homes and race the hens celibacy if I wanted to do it correctly

Sounds a nice system hens do seem so much more resilient. You must keep us informed how it goes.

[Steve Howells]

You’ll do what your instincts tell you Neil. Me, I’d run them together on return this weekend prior to going to the NRCC

Think that’s the safe route
Hopefully I will get a nice fly tomorrow then run then to early evening
Rest to Monday night then out Tuesday Wednesday and back early Thursday morning to Arbroath

No training I’m not risking it after what happened Dunbar week

I’ve read in some of the continental mags that several fancier have what they call a family day mid week where they let them together for a day. Guess it depends how brave you are.

[Anthony webster]

When I was flat out working iv let them see each other 2 times in week never had a bad race afterwards,,pigeons are born fast n intelligent,,u could get me fit get my weight perfect but you won't change my IQ lol