It appears we are having some technical difficulties today getting all the birds uploaded for today's loft fly. I will try to get this resolved this evening. 

Kendal

Hello Breeders,

We finished a hand scan inventory today and have updated the missing bird list. Overall we are happy to report that losses off the loft have been minimal. Out of over 200 birds there were about 15 missing from settling. That is about 13%. Most OLR will lose 10 to 15% off the loft during settling so we are sitting in a good spot.

Any breeders that are missing birds can send in a replacement at no cost. Also, if you have sent birds to our race this year you are welcome to send 1-2 backups at no cost.

The birds felt healthy and we pulled the 9th flights today. They are coming through the moult nicely. Overall, we are happy with where things are at. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Kendal

We've had a few breeders reach out this past week wondering if they can still send birds. We will extend the intake date to June 7th to accommodate anyone that would still like to send. Additionally, anyone that has lost a bird can send a replacement at no cost. If you have any questions let me know.

The first two groups are loft flying quite nicely. Group 3 will begin here in the next couple days.

We appreciate each of you that has sent birds and we are looking forward to a great series. 

Thanks,

Kendal

I will be doing an inventory on all birds tonight by hand scanning each bird in the loft. This will hopefully allow any that are missing birds through the settling process time to send replacements. There have been very few losses overall and the first group is doing quite well outside when loft flying. We have been trap training birds received in the past 4 weeks and they will begin loft flying very soon. 

The birds are receiving plenty of minerals. We use oregano oil in the water each day which is one of nature's best kept secrets for preventing illness. The birds are also routinely treated for canker to prevent any canker outbreaks in the loft.

We've been notified there are still several lofts yet to send birds and so the numbers should continue to increase. 

Thanks,

Kendal

Birds are out loft flying today. I am not forcing them up. As usual they like to hang out and bask in the sun the first few times out of the loft. I am going to let them enjoy the day at their leisure and throw feed down and whistle this evening. They seem to be enjoying being out and about. We are glad to finally have some good weather. 

Thanks,

Kendal

I had planned to do loft fly uploads to wincompanion this weekend. We are having bad weather unfortunately. Snow with 25 to 35 mph winds. I’m not going to turn your birds out into that kind of weather. We will do what’s best for the birds and start up as soon as the weather gets better. Looking like next week at the point. Thanks!

Kendal

The birds are doing great. We did a clock test last night with a group of birds that you can see on wincompanion. Please keep in mind it does not include all birds in the loft as new arrivals haven't been trap trained yet or removed from quarantine. The main group that was clocked last night have been out loft flying several times and are settled to the loft. We will begin posting loft fly data starting this weekend for that same group of birds. The weather is finally much better here in the valley and we are grateful for that! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Kendal

The birds have been doing well. The weather has been typical spring weather in Idaho with high winds and occasional snow. The birds have been separated into groups and the main group of around 75 birds or so have been trap trained. We will begin posting loft fly data this week for those birds and the rest will follow quickly in the next couple of weeks. The birds are being given probiotics, oregano oil and plenty of minerals. We would like to thank the following fanciers that have sent so far:

Rory Smith

Dave Harrett

Rick Franks

Preston Alberts

George Scott

Sam Haslem

We'll be accepting birds through May 17th. Keep them coming and let's make this a great year! We appreciate your support!

Kendal