Do you use a system to get the birds to moult their flights?
When do you start breeding? I do not pull any flights or tail feathers allowing the moult to proceed normally. I normally begin breeding in the middle of February. 9. Tell us about your Loft. My loft is nothing fancy. I try to provide natural light and air to keep it dry. The widowhood cocks are allowed to fly thru open barn style doors and the Young Birds trap through slanted bars into the loft. 10. What is your Feeding schedule? My feeding schedule varies from day to day depending on my work schedule. I normally feed twice a day. I feed the widowhood cocks in their nest box allowing them free access for approx. 15 minutes, again, depending on my schedule for the day. I feed the Young Birds in covered feed trays. Again, the time of day depends on my schedule. Lights in the loft are a must for me with my schedule. I use several of Brown’s standard feeds – developer, flyer, and racing mix. Normally I feed using a light to heavy routine during the week. 11. How do you train? Do you have