We have started to flag the pigeons as of yesterday and today. Majority of the birds group up nicely, however we do have our fair share of birds reluctant to fly. This will all change over the coming weeks. Birds have been split into two groups. Hopefully we see less accidents this way. There have been several birds coming back in the evening and early morning as well. All birds were given a bath today and they continue to molt nicely. Our plan is to continue with flagging daily and we will start to introduce the birds the the trailer for property releases next week.
Birds were out flying today. We have a storm that is starting to roll in so we allowed the birds in an hour early and in the middle of that we noticed that not all the antennas were registering. Some of the birds came in over those antennas which they will not clock. Due to the storm coming in we will not push the birds back out to clock. The birds are in and we will continue to leave the clock run tomorrow and the birds will be out loft flying tomorrow. Anything that did not clock today will clock tomorrow.
A reminder that the Hoosier Classic for 2022 is now closed. We will no longer accept replacements and we are not taking any new teams. If you were unable to get birds in for the 2022 season, there is an option to compete with birds from the For Sale list. There are currently over 150 birds on the For Sale List from many different fanciers. Keep in mind that if you choose to compete in this manner, all prize and any potential auction money will be split 50/50 between the breeder and the buyer. Any birds not going to auction will become the property of the buyer when the race is over. We thank everyone who has entered the Hoosier Classic for 2022 and look forward to a great season.
This will be the last week to get replacements in for the 2022 season. An updated clocking list has been posted as of yesterday. We will run the birds over the antennas again today to pick up any birds that may have potentially missed the antennas. Please check your loft list to see if you are missing anything and get the birds replaced. We have clocked every bird here except birds that arrived after the 23rd. Remember there are no refunds or credits for perch fees so it is best to replace anything that may be missing.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the office 219-733-0011 Also, we will be doing a final import for Benzing soon. IF you have corrections, loft name changes, etc., please let us know as soon as possible. I do have a few correction/changes that I will be working on in the next few days.
There was a new inventory posted on Monday with another 83 birds clocking on Tuesday. Please check this inventory to see if you have birds that need to be replaced. There is only 1 week left to get replacements in. We will work on getting another inventory done Friday or Saturday so breeders will be prepared to ship next week if needed. As a reminder we are no longer accepting new teams of birds. Our general intake period is closed and we will only accept replacements next week. Our main focus now will be maintaining good health on the younger birds while getting them settled and into a routine in the loft. Overall the health of all the birds is good and we continue to see the younger birds become more confident in trapping and being outside. Our weather has stabilized for this time of year which is great for the birds. Aside for some light rain yesterday we will have sunny skies and decently warm temperatures in the coming days. As a reminder, there are several fanciers that have not paid perch fees. This is very frustrating and time consuming for us. Perch fees are due when birds arrive. We have reached out to several fanciers over the past week. If you know you have not paid your perch fees you will have until June 1st to get them paid or birds will be listed For Sale. Once birds are listed For Sale you will loose all rights and any potential prize money. Speaking of For Sale, there are currently 122 birds that have clocked on the inventory listed For Sale. Birds are available from Paul Daniel, Greek Connection, Marlee Doms, Wes Lamons, Pleasant Task Farms, Big Andy, Baldwin & Tilson, Gary Wartick, Sam Younan, Jesse Seguna, Champ Camp & Mark Mourton. There is also 3 Kits available with 5 birds from the following breeders (1 bird per breeder):Greek ConnectionBig AndyBaldwin & TilsonLamons Family LoftJesse SegunaKits are $1000 for perch fees and then buyer is responsible for activation for any remaining birds. Any prize & Auction money will be split between breeder & buyer. Send an email or call the office in the morning if you are interested in a kit.
The deadline for accepting birds has been extended until May 15th, replacements until May 31st.There will be 5 more 5 Bird Kits For Sale this evening. Watch Facebook and the updates for which lofts will be offering birds. Let's Have Some Fun!
