A yearly budget cost.

[Devo1956]

So this is just a look at the cost for a racing and breeding loft, Based on a loft with 60 birds. How much would you say the yearly cost is to run, also adding racing fees and training cost. An example of 60 birds feeding on 1 and a half ounces fed daily. Dont forget when youngsters come along.

[George and Morgan]

corn and seed not racing £200

[Devo1956]

corn and seed not racing £200

So George you are looking at £16.60 monthly on feeding your birds yearly. Does that include grit and extras like cress. or apple cider for the water? Are you paying RPRA membership, and the cost of rings for youngsters.

[George and Morgan]

grit i bought few years ago by the sack keep forgetting about cress never use cider rings 20 membership £19 only have 22 birds Dev would like to come down to 14 i have spent £240 on birds as don't race won't buy any more in what i really want is just the one loft maybe just a few pairs if these breed a few good ybs

[Devo1956]

grit i bought few years ago by the sack keep forgetting about cress never use cider rings 20 membership £19 only have 22 birds Dev would like to come down to 14 i have spent £240 on birds as don't race won't buy any more in what i really want is just the one loft maybe just a few pairs if these breed a few good ybs

Well mate it looks like you are running around £460 on cost including birds cost brought in. So not too bad, your running costs are around £38.30 per month which is around £8.80 per week.

[George and Morgan]

it's not the cost Dev i'm getting older mentally ill don't need more than a few birds

[Devo1956]

it's not the cost Dev i'm getting older mentally ill don't need more than a few birds

I know what you mean George, it's all about what is best for yourself and the birds. Just enjoy what you have, then you can keep it simple. Coming into the winter months, you can do your daily tasks with the birds. Then get back into your home and stay warm mate.

[Buster121]

I spend between 80 and 110 pounds every 2 weeks depends on what I buy

[George and Morgan]

just been reading up on the premier olr auction birds most are small to medium

[Devo1956]

I spend between 80 and 110 pounds every 2 weeks depends on what I buy

Thanks Buster, your yearly cost for racing and breeding are around £2800,00 per year. I am not sure how many birds you have. But that comes out at £ 233 30 per month and £53 84 per week. It will be good to see other members costs.