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#Post#: 7925--------------------------------------------------
Re: Horner Birds-Not Flying
DIR By: raul carreiro
Date: July 2, 2011, 9:49 am
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--- Quote from: Jay Mua Lee link ---
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> Quailtail,
>
> No one will understand what you talking about because they
have not try different family line. I mention this topic before
the same way you going through.......I left the Horner
(Jaconnette) a long time ago.
>
> A hint for you to figure if the bird is strong or week is to
PICK UP THE BIRD TO YOUR WAISTE AND JUST DROP THE BIRD OFF FROM
YOUR HAND.....IF THE BIRD FLAP IT WING BUT LAND ON THE GROUND
ITS A SIGN THATS A WEAK BIRD AND IF THE BIRD FLY RIGHT BACK UP
AND LAND ON SOMETHING THAT IS HEIGHT THEN ITS A STRONG
BIRD.......
>
> When a bird does this to me I normally take it about a block
down from my backyard and toss the bird up in the air......
>
> Jay.......
>
> [quote author=Quailtail link=topic=616.msg7911#msg7911
date=1309573386]
> The only thing they have is what I feed my homers. It has
wheat, corn, soy beans and milo. I have no idea what the
protien is.
>
> I got the birds about 3 weeks ago and one died. 6 of them
took off never to return the first time I let them out. Started
feeding them a wheat/milo 50/50 mix. Was told to go to straight
wheat as that was the only grain Mr. Horner fed.
>
> Most of them will trap back pretty good but have a few
straglers that sit on the loft or on telephone wires. They are
all in by dark.
>
> I was told you have to have them hungry before they would fly.
If they are supposed to get at least 2 cups, I sure have not
been feeding enough. I have also been told if you over feed
they fly too long or sky out.
>
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Jay, where do you come up with this BS???
#Post#: 7937--------------------------------------------------
Re: Horner Birds-Not Flying
DIR By: Quailtail
Date: July 2, 2011, 8:53 pm
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The homer mix I am feeding is 16%. Birds are flying better
today than in the past. Still not trapping as quickly as they
should. How do you handle the stragglers that hang out on the
roof of the loft?
#Post#: 7939--------------------------------------------------
Re: Horner Birds-Not Flying
DIR By: Cliff Ball
Date: July 3, 2011, 7:31 am
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Feed them a little less. They'll trap if they are hungry!f
Cliff
#Post#: 7941--------------------------------------------------
Re: Horner Birds-Not Flying
DIR By: charles_b
Date: July 3, 2011, 9:47 am
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--- Quote from: Cliff Ball link ---
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>
> Quailtail,
> Could be the heat, too, if it's hot where you are. First off
, as been pointed out, the starting point for feeding young
birds, is ONE CUP PER 10 BIRDS .
> Secondly, I see lots of guys TRAIN their birds to fly around,
and eat their full ration, immediately after landing. In my
opinion, that is a mistake. The birds get the idea, that a few
laps around the yard and lets go eat. I train the kits to trap
with 1/2 Table spoon of millet, then wait 10-20 minutes.... THEN
feed their normal ration. Let them catch their breath and cool
down for 10-20 minutes BEFORE feeding.
> It may be worth a try. I have never seen anyone have trouble
getting the Horners to fly. It's probably just a temporary
problem.
> Cliff
>
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Have to agree with Cliff on this. Snack first and balanced meal
later. Quite often you see birds eat after a fly and minutes
later they regurgitate the food. It is good to let them relax
and then feed
#Post#: 7946--------------------------------------------------
Re: Horner Birds-Not Flying
DIR By: Johnnie Williams
Date: July 3, 2011, 12:06 pm
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try what cilff told me feed them up then start hauling down the
road a few blocks and force them to fly keep increase distance
until they fly 20 min took mine up to 3/4 of a mile it work for
me mine would fly 3min land not any more they fly 30 min to
hour. GOD Bless!!!!
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