I do think it’s going to be difficult for small feds and combines with the extra paperwork and veterinary costs to make it viable. I think possibly some may look to go with the nationals.

As we are now going to be racing from over the channel and all the required paperwork has to be in place I decided to pair the birds up yesterday so that they are hopefully on eggs before they are vaccinated at the end of February. I paired the 6 stock pairs + 2 feeder pairs up in the stock loft. Th...

This is an update from the BICC posted today. Channel Racing Update 9th February: The BICC committee met this evening to discuss procedures for the upcoming race programme, we were joined by defra vet who gave an overview of the procedures to be followed in order to comply with the new legislation f...

I think that’s when they started dope testing the winners of the big races. It had been going on for sometime before that, way back in the late 80s/90s some pigeons were being doped I’m sure.

I feed the same mix all year round. Versa Laga all round mix. I just adjust the amount fed and add a few peanuts and hearts as a tit bit and for the distance.

Looking smart Murray.

Brightened up here now but getting much colder.

Light cloud cover and dry this morning.

Good morning all

I remember you posting as you were erecting the loft. It was a shame that you didn’t really get the chance to race to it. The red cock in the photo was the one that topped the fed for you wasn’t it? Some nice photos and memories Chris. Hopefully one day you’ll be able to get back into it.