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