Ventalation

But if you could get the Steve van Breeman video/DVD the ventilation system he has is brilliant

DAVID wrote:

fred holbard wrote:

Hi David

I had hawk trouble 3 years on the spin, last year was the first time with the beacon, and never had any trouble, so yes I do think it helps

regards

fred

hi fred, ive been troubled by hawks over the last couple of years and have seen quite a few theories for keeping the pigeons safe.....as you have yourself the beacon, an imitation owl and also c.d.s, hanging from the surrounding trees etc which blow in the wind and dazle the hawk....have also heard a few more remadies. have you tried any of these other methods before you decided the flashing beacon was best ?

Hi David,

I haven't tried any other remedy, just the beacon, because I read somewhere it was good, I don't think its the b all and end all, but it certainly helps, I'm still vigilant when I let the youngsters out, at first, and I try not to leave birds out walking about the garden

regards

Fred

they say cd hanging from your loft does the trick aswell

Agree with you there Ian

But it is still a good idea and a new one at that

we dont really have much bother with hawks

That's good to know mate

fred holbard wrote:

DAVID wrote:

fred holbard wrote:

Hi David

I had hawk trouble 3 years on the spin, last year was the first time with the beacon, and never had any trouble, so yes I do think it helps

regards

fred

hi fred, ive been troubled by hawks over the last couple of years and have seen quite a few theories for keeping the pigeons safe.....as you have yourself the beacon, an imitation owl and also c.d.s, hanging from the surrounding trees etc which blow in the wind and dazle the hawk....have also heard a few more remadies. have you tried any of these other methods before you decided the flashing beacon was best ?

Hi David,

I haven't tried any other remedy, just the beacon, because I read somewhere it was good, I don't think its the b all and end all, but it certainly helps, I'm still vigilant when I let the youngsters out, at first, and I try not to leave birds out walking about the garden

regards

Fred

hi fred, ive been troubled by hawks in the past but only had one that i know of taken and killed.....iwas planning on hanging cds from the trees which surround my loft to give at least a bit of protection. i also do not let my birds walk around the garden very often.......mostly as soon as they land i call them in as this lessens the chance of attack, plus it also creates a routine so they know to come straight into the loft which can only be a good thing i would emagine for race days....

It all helps David

its been a nightmare sometimes don, either watching out for hawks or cats........i think ive sorted the cat problem more or less but i dont think you can ever sort the hawk problem permanantly/totally........you never know where or when they are going to attack, they are so fast youve no chance.

I can imagine how hard it is

never even thught about hawks when we raced years ago don, very rarely saw one..........never had them attack our birds. now when ive restarted with them its all new to me having these predetors after the birds whenever they go out......

This is all because of the protection they have on them now

yes true don, thething is they dont need protecting now as they are thriving and their numbers are growing out of control.......its ok them protecting them but they need regulating to keep a lid on the amount of them......

I agree 100% mate spot on