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George and Morgan wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:24 pm maybe staying in the same loft is ok Andy not sure if going to a new loft

I’ll agree with you there George. I would actually be ashamed to send these youngsters out how they look at 21 days but they are thriving and the older ones, only a week older, look completely different now than when weaned. Also, although I haven’t done this before, they are being weaned in with the widowhood hens that have been removed and are the mothers of the youngsters so are still feeding them a bit.

George and Morgan wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:38 pm i go by the feathers under the wing Andy

That is something usually look at too mate, I like them to have good coverage before they are weaned. I also like to know they are feeding and drinking properly and can get at least get up to a bottom perch, as you say this is more important if they are going into a new loft. I've got two to wean from my small shed, but if I put them in my race loft before they can get up to a perch they will get slaughtered as I don't have a young bird section at the moment. At the moment any youngsters bred in the race loft just wean themselves.

few egg shells on the floor yesterday see 3 ybs one pair from this hen it's not a cock

George and Morgan wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:42 am few egg shells on the floor yesterday see 3 ybs one pair from this hen it's not a cock

Well done mate

Good to hear George. A nice pigeon there.

got 2 more ybs again a hen not a cock what do you make of this bird Andy did not not know i had her

If that eye is the same or even matured more it is a cracking eye. The inner circle is very wide and serrated. Looks like a washer has been put over the pupil which is what I look for. The iris also has plenty of room. A nice pigeon George.

got it for £20 and £5 courier as i bought others

Both lovely looking birds George and a real bargain at that price
So have you got a pair of babies from each of those hens now then mate ??
Should be some lovely youngsters there

yes Trev