Dear Plymouth Peak Fliers and Followers
We have officially kicked of 2020, and we are off to a great start. We already have 58 great looking young birds in the loft. We hope you are considering sending us your young birds, and if you are planning on sending to us, or even if your thinking about it, please go online and get signed up as soon as possible. This helps us get the early season planned out more efficiently.
We always try to contact the breeders when we receive their birds.
Plymouth Peak is still the only one loft race in America that offers a 7 race series while maintaining a $300.00 entry fee. We train a lot and race a lot. These birds will see almost 3,000 miles of country between training tosses and races. We try to be flexible and open minded, so we are making a few changes for 2020. We are always looking at ways to improve and make our race better and more exciting while still giving all breeders the opportunity to participate no matter your finances or personal interests in genetics. We are trying to perfect a race for all to enjoy.
So here's what’s new for 2020:
1. We have added a Unique and Rare colored race for 2020. This race will be flown in conjunction with the normal races that we always fly. Perch fees will stay the same as the normal race, but the entry fee for this Unique and Rare Colored race is half at only $150.00 per bird. This bird can also be entered in any of the other Plymouth Peak race items. Regular race, Pedigree challenge and Colored bird that we normally do.
2. We are moving money from the 250 mile, we were paying out 24% of money on the 250 mile race. We are moving 10% of that to the last race, and 5% to Champion Bird.
3. Plymouth Peak and the Evolution race are pleased to announce the 2020 Double Down RaceWe have decided to team up and do a combined end of year finale race. This will be the FIRST time that two One Loft Races have combined to race against each other.
This will be a 400 mile race to take place 10 - 14 days after both the Plymouth Peak and the Evolution race series are over. Any bird in the loft will be eligible to be entered into this race. We will require a minimum of 100 birds to be entered to ensure there is a purse worth racing for. There will be a $35 perch fee and a $100 entry fee. We will be paying the top 15 birds.
As always, birds will be chipped and vaccinated upon arrival. However we strongly encourage breeders to vaccinate birds at least 10 days before shipping them. This way when they arrive the shot we will give them will be a booster shot. This has seemed to help with sickness the last couple of years. Also we feel that it is very important to not send birds that are TOO young. Please make sure they are fully feathered with no yellow fuzz. 35 to 45 days seems to be a great age to ship. We would rather have them on the older side than on the younger side. Please realize that birds coming in that are too young still have to compete with 39 other birds for feed and water. They simply do better if they are completely feathered with no yellow fuzz. It also helps to have them weaned for a few days prior to shipping to ensure they are eating and drinking on their own.
We are not trying to tell you how to manage your personal birds. We realize a lot of breeders wean earlier that 30 - 35 days, and have their own ideas on what is best for their birds, and that is great because it probably works for them. We are just trying to give advice on what we see works the best here at Plymouth Peak when there is hundreds of other birds involved. Birds that are behind when they arrive tend to stay behind the whole time and don't seem to reach their full potential.
Thank you for all of your continued support. We love this sport and love handling your young birds. This wouldn't be possible at this level without the trust and the support of fellow breeders that share our passion.
We have had questions about the Unique and Rare Colored Race, so we will try to clarify:
Here is a list of what Colors are accepted for the Unique and Rare Colored Race:
Almond, Ash, Black, Blue Barless, Bronze, Dilute, Fade, Frosty, Indigo, Lavender, Opal, Pure White (90% or more), Saddle, Recessive Red, Red Grizzle, Yellow (Other unique and rare colors accepted. Loft Manager reserves the right to accept other colors not mentioned if deemed unique or rare. If you have a color not mentioned above and want to know if it would qualify, please email or text us a picture of it.)
Colors NOT Accepted:
Blue Bar, Blue Check, Blue Grizzle, Blue Splash, Dark Check, Mealy, Red Check
2020 Prices & Information
Normal Race Fees: Unique & Rare Color Race Fees:
Perch Fee: 1 Bird $125 Perch Fee: 1 Bird $125
5 Birds $600 5 Birds $600
8 Birds $700 8 Birds $700
12 Birds $1000 12 Birds $1000
Entry Fee: $300 per Bird Entry Fee: $150 per Bird
Pedigree Challenge Entry: $25
Color Bird Entry: $75
(Unique and Rare Colored Race Birds will be flown in conjunction with the normal Plymouth Peak Race Birds. They may also be entered in with the normal race birds for an additional $300 as well as the other colored bird race for an additional $75)
For example: A yellow bird entered only in the Unique and Rare Colored (U&R) race for $150 entry fee will only be eligible to compete for the U&R Colored Prize Money. However the same bird could also be entered in the normal Plymouth Peak race as well as the U&R race for a total of $450. Then once entered in the normal race it becomes eligible for the other colored race for $75 as well as the pedigree challenge for $25. So a U&R bird entered in everything would cost: $150 for U&R race + $300 for Plymouth Peak Normal race + $75 or Plymouth Peak Colored Bird Race + $25 for Pedigree Challenge = $550 Total
Sincerely, Brad Hoggan - Derik Alder - Plymouth Peak Pro Challenge
