Re: Widowhood vs Dry vs Celibate
Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 1:36 pm
Can I ask how long has widowhood been around, & what techniques did fancier's use before this came into play was it all natural .
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Sounds a nice system hens do seem so much more resilient. You must keep us informed how it goes.NeilA wrote: Thu May 21, 2026 3:04 pm 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
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.NeilA wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 8:45 amThink that’s the safe routeMIL wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 6:51 am 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
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