Good morning Breeders!
We have hit the 1000 bird mark with birds signed up and we're excited to continue accepting them! The health in the loft has been incredible so far and we've gotten the first 4 weeks of birds out loft flying. These initial groups will help teach/settle the next groups and this domino effect with make things run smoother!
I've been working with my builder to develop a plan for our chute system that is going to increase efficiency at the Louisiana Perch. I also have my club trailer at the shop to fabricate it into a self loading trailer. We did more dirt work around the loft and added a 400 foot U-shaped drvieway in front of the loft. Please refer to Facebook videos for a visual! Lots going on overhere!
Remember, for every bird you send, you receive 1 free raffle ticket toward 4 money prizes. $1000, $500, $250, $250. This is a free chance to win and the more birds you enter, the more chances you have! You can win more than once! Also, if you send a team of 6 birds, you receive a free Louisiana Perch hat. I'm also doing a raffle for a Benzing M3 with an Antenna pad and 5 free activations. These tickets are $25 per ticket and the goal is to help pay for expenses. I am not keeping a percentage of the activation money for expenses so please support the race with this raffle!
The journey of starting a One Loft Race has truly been a joy and I've loved every challenge so far! Thank you to all the Breeders that are supporting the Louisiana Perch! There is still a lot of time to send your birds and there's no better day than a Monday to ship them! Hoping to see your birds at the post office this week!
-Kyle Martin
The first group is responding very well to the trap and whistle. We have a good system going where we can train 3 separate groups at 3 different stages simultaneously.
We've been having internet issues and have purchased Starlink. Once installed we will continue to have updates more regulaly. Please follow us on Facebook at Louisiana Perch One Loft Race for live updates.
The birds go through a 2 week quarantine process bedore entering the main sections. Droppings look extremely healthy! We've only removed 1 bird from the loft at this time due to poor health.
Reminder that every bird entered gets you a raffle ticket toward 4 cash prizes. $1000, $500, $250, $250. The more birds you send, the more chances to win! This is free money! You also receive a Louisiana Perch hat if you send a team of 6. I have lots of hats to mail out and will do so once there's a bigger group to avoid constant shipments. Thanks for your patience!
We have over 200 birds in the loft with around 950 signed up. I'm going to do everything in my power to ensure this is a successful race this year and many years to come! Thank you everyone for supporting the Louisiana Perch!
Things are gearing up here at the Louisiana Perch! Spring is upon us and the birds are enjoying the beautiful weather! They've been spending the days in the settling area, bathing with both water and sun all day! As of yesterday all of the first group birds utilized the trap system on command. We'll be moving more birds into the loft from quarantine this week and I'm excited to teach the next group!
I do a lot of updates and live videos on Facebook so if you're not following me on there, please do so! I aim to run a very transparent race and give you a lot of chances to see the birds and understand how things are progressing.
I moved some of my chickens under the loft last week and they've already gotten to work eating loose seed and turning over the ground. They've been a great addition!
PAYMENT: Sending cash or check with the birds are perfectly fine but if you want to pay electronically, please use Zelle or PayPal and utilize my email address Louisianaperch@gmail.com. Please add your loft name!
Excited for a long season of racing pigeons! Still feels crazy that the good Lord has blessed me with an opportunity for this to be possible. Thank you for supporting the Louisiana Perch!
Week 4 of accepting birds!
The first group has been moved into the loft and are trap training well. I'm starting to pull their feed to gain better control of them to have them respond to the whistle when it's time to trap. We're in no rush and being patient with the first group. These big brothers/sisters will teach the next group!
Last I checked we were at 943 birds. I'd love your help getting to 1000! This loft can house 3000 easily and we have aspirations to be a big race! Thank you for the support and give me a call if you have any questions. 716-525-5653.
Houston / Texas friends:
I will be in Spring Texas today at Home Depot from 4:30-6:30pm to collect birds! Hope this will save you a trip. Please call or text me if you plan on coming 716-525-5653. I will not stay until 6:30 if all known birds are already collected.
Home Depot: 20131 N I-45Spring, TX 77373United States
Thank you!
IT'S SHOWTIME!!!
A lot of you are starting to have birds ready to send off and the Louisiana Perch would be proud to accept them! We do a 2 week intake process to ensure optimal health before moving to the loft so feel free to send them young! It's $100 per bird or 6 birds for $500. Each team of 6 receives a free Louisiana Perch! You will get a raffle ticket for every bird you send that'll go toward a chance to win $1000, $500, $250, $250. The more birds you send the more chances to win! You can win more than once!
I greatly appreciate the continued support from so many of you. Looking forward to a great season! SEND YOUR BIRDS!!!
Good evening Breeders!
As you're walking through your lofts this weekend, examining which birds you're sending out Monday morning, I ask that the Louisiana Perch is the destination for a team of your youngsters!
I have spent countless hours since October constructing a state of the art loft for your birds. 4300 total square feet to ensure no overcrowding to give your birds the best chance at being competitive. As of now we have almost 900 perches reserved and this loft can house upwards of 3000 birds comfortably. We will continue to put every dollar back into this race to ensure it's one of the best races in the country. We have big goals and you only fail when you quit!
Thanks to everyone that has chosen to support this race and I hope we spark some more interest to other breeders as well! Give me a call if I can answer any questions! 716-525-5653
Good afternoon Breeders!
The birds are starting to roll in! Our intake process at the Louisiana Perch is probably a little bit longer than most races. With that being said, dont hesitate to send birds a little younger! If they're eating/drinking on their own, we're ready for them. Each bird gets a PMV/ROTA vaccine at arrival and gets assigned an intake cage for 2 full weeks and gets another PMV/ROTA prior to entering general population. Each breeder gets their own cage or 2 cages if they send a bigger team. There is no mixing of birds during intake as this is the time I watch droppings intently.
Each paid entry is receiving a free raffle ticket for a chance to win $1000, $500, $250, $250. If you send 1 bird, you get 1 ticket. A team of 6 gets you 6 chances to win ect. You can win more than once!
The birds are doing very well! I'm putting a chip ring on the birds immediately at arrival. Their getting red drops for parasites and a canker pill. They'll be wormed prior to gen pop as well.
I'm enjoying the process! Call with any questions. 716-525-5653.
This is shaping up to be a big race. I'd love you all to be apart of it. Thank you!
Hello Breeders!
Birds have started coming into the Louisiana Perch and we're loving the process! I stay active in facebook with updates so please follow us there at Louisiana Perch One Loft Race. I'll continue to post updates on here but pictures and videos won't be as assessable.
When sending your birds, please fill out the Entry Form listed under "forms" on the website. I appreciate it!
This is shaping up to be a very competitive series with many many great breeders. If you haven't signed up yet, please do so!
Give me a call anytime! 716-525-5653.
