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News and Updates
Apr-03-2022
GOOD MORNING!
Good Morning Breeders!
 
Chilly 32 degrees here this morning with some overcast skies.   Sun looks like it may try to peek out for a bit in an hour or so.  I will let the birds out then to stretch their wings once it warms up.  Tomorrow's forecast is for wind and rain, so they will be staying in.
 
The red tailed hawks and the peregrines have been keeping both the birds and myself on our toes.  The hawks are taking full advantage of any bird that isn't keeping an eye out.  Now that some of the birds are flying the peregrines have started coming in high on the flocks and will try and snatch/hit birds out of the air....this causes everyone one to scatter and hide anywhere they can find refuge.  It is something we deal with every year and the birds have to figure it out quick.
 
I will review inventory for this last week and will update bird lists with any missing birds that need to be replaced.  Health overall has been good.  I have had some birds die soon after arriving here at the loft and have had some sick birds arrive that were removed.  Illness has been very breeder specific this year.  Any bird that isn't 100% I will let you know and advise replacing.  
 
Yesterday was our first OB race of the season.  I will include links to the results for those that chose to leave some birds here to race.
 
 
Couple reminders.
-Please do the birds the favor of not overpacking them.  I had some late boxes this last week and the birds suffered from being over packed.  
-Please give your birds some type of bedding in the bottom of the box.
-Please include perch fees with your birds if not prepaid...it makes my life so much easier. 
-I will be taking birds (including replacements) through the first week of May
 
 
Shout out to Primalac, Ropa B, and Kastle for helping to keep the birds healthy.  
Primalac I have used for years and is a great acidifier and probiotic...and affordable!  I use it on all the birds on the property.  I like to rotate Primalac and Ropa B in the water and use Kastle young bird developer a couple times a week on the feed.
 
I hope this finds everyone well. Feel free to shoot a message or call  if you have any questions.
 
Lucas
 
 

 
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Lucas Cramer
503-510-2661
 
Crooked River Challenge is a proud user of Primalac, Topigeon clocking system, and Ropa B
Mar-14-2022
GOOD EVENING
Good Evening Flyers,
 
Birds are keeping me busy :)  Just over 300 birds here at the loft.  The first week's birds..the red group...will hopefully get to go out and fly this week.  I will post a couple trap trainers on wincompanion before they are allowed their freedom.  I installed new sensors in the traps today and did a little redesigning of the trapping area. I am hoping this will help to alleviate any missing birds when the birds all try to trap at once on loft flying.
 
Overall, birds are doing well.  There has been some definite swing in temperatures and weather, but the birds seem to be taking it in stride.  I am keeping a close eye on all the birds.  I like the additional space that I added over the winter in the interior and birds seem to enjoy every square inch of it.  The first group has been enjoying taking laps in the large aviaries and taking in the sun.  
 
Most shipments have been on time so far this year.  Best to ship on Mondays and Tuesdays since our PO is closed on Saturdays.  
 
Have a great week and give me a shout with any questions.
 
Take Care 
 
Lucas
 
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Lucas Cramer
503-510-2661
 
Crooked River Challenge is a proud user of Primalac, Topigeon clocking system, and Ropa B
Feb-23-2022
GOOD CHILLY MORNING!
Good Morning Fanciers!
 
Brrr.....Chilly 0 degrees on this beautiful sunny morning in the high desert!  Hopefully, this will be our last little cold snap before spring sticks around for good.  These cold snaps in February are one of the reasons I don't start taking birds until March.
 
Next week is the week to start shipping!  I'm looking forward to handling all the future champions.
 
Please make sure to include your perch fees with your birds, if you haven't already prepaid...this makes my life a lot easier when entering birds.  Thank you in advance :)  Once birds arrive I like to text or message a photo with birds to confirm receipt.  Birds will be entered immediately into wincompanion and chipped.  
 
Reminder...for anyone paying for 5 or more perches, please send ONE backup bird with your team.
 
I will update my email list this week to those with reserved perches.  If you do not want to receive email updates please let me know!
 
I hope this finds everyone well!  Feel free to reach out with any questions.
 
Take Care
 
Lucas
 
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Lucas Cramer
503-510-2661
 
Crooked River Challenge is a proud user of Primalac, Topigeon clocking system, and Ropa B
Jan-30-2022
GOOD MORNING!
Good Morning Breeders!
 
Looks like we will be having another beautiful day here in Central Oregon.  The weather has been mild with daytime highs near 50 degrees and night time temperatures down into the 20s.  Big thank you to everyone supporting this years race!  Please make sure to read through the rules page before reserving perches.
 
 
I am excited to start seeing birds arrive in 4 weeks!  I have been working on an interior expansion to the loft which will allow for more space for the birds and a separate feeding area.  The loft interior space is now close to 1900 square feet and the exterior aviary space is close to 900 square feet.  I will be accepting around 1000-1100 birds again this year, so plenty of space for each bird.  
 
For those breeders that will be entering 5 or more birds in this year's race please plan on sending one backup/reserve bird with your team. 
 
Everyone that needed a 1099 for last year's winnings should have received them via email or post.  Please get in contact with me ASAP if you did not receive your tax documents.  
 
I hope breeding is going well and wish everyone the most success in 2022!  Please reach out with any questions.
 
Take Care
 
Lucas
 
 
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Lucas Cramer
503-510-2661
 
Crooked River Challenge is a proud user of Primalac, Topigeon clocking system, and Ropa B
Dec-06-2021
GOOD MORNING!
Good Morning Breeders!
 
2022 information has all been updated on the website!  Please make sure to read through the rules before reserving perches.  I will start taking pre-paid perch fees after the 1st of the year to confirm reservations and will start accepting birds March 1st.
 
Lofts have been pressure washed, birds have all been returned, and I only have a few payments left to send out once W9 forms arrive. 
 
I want to give a big thank you to all those that continue to support this race....I couldn't do it without you all!  
 
Wishing everyone a successful breeding season and a happy holiday season shared with family and friends.  
 
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
 
Take Care
 
Lucas
 
503-510-2661
 
Crooked River Challenge is a proud user of Primalac, Topigeon clocking system, and Ropa B
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