Hey Timothy I just subscribed ur channel n I also have 6 birds loft flying n I only flown them like 5 times,, I wanted to start training them after I saw ur last video I decided to take them a mile n release, I learned gsomething form ur videos, thanks Tim, by the way I’m from LA and i also burning that cali OG, lol keep blazing brotha n good luck on flying
Hey bro thanks for the subscription, I did the same with urs as well!! Yeah I don’t take them far but I think when they are young is we they Lear the best jmo
Been there man, with the hawks. Had 10 attacks in my small back yard one day. I moved and now don't have nearly the same issues. You'll have a hawk saavy group.
Tim, when 1st starting to work with youngsters that have just been weened I work with one at a time on and to the landing board until they can do it blindfolded gradually moving further from the loft, once they are working well as individuals I then start working them 2 at a time then 3 at a time etc, this keeps your losses to a minimum if you have a hawk attack.
Thanks for the comment. You should try and find a club near you. There is nothing like having a good mentor in this sport. Can help with birds, health training etc
I saw that. I know a couple falconers who think that is like putting a bulls eye on them that’s why I haven’t done it. Thanks though I love hearing about fanciers and what they do with their birds
Looking good.. You should have used the protection of the "Danza Loft" batting/settling cage system. You might not have lost so many before you started loft flying them..
I did!! Didn’t see 1 hawk while in the batting cage. The day I took it down I lost 4 to hawks. I saw all 4 of them get caught by a hawk, believe they were coopers
@@Shocktraumalofts I lost about 50 last year from Cooper caused flyaways during settling. Only a few more after the squeakers knew the loft and then no verified hawk losses after they went on the road. Once you hit the road, no more loft flying, but that means being pretty strict with feed to keep them buoyant.
Sorry for your losses. Believe me I have BEEN there!!! Best of luck with the rest!!
@@brad823 thanks bro
Hey Timothy I just subscribed ur channel n I also have 6 birds loft flying n I only flown them like 5 times,, I wanted to start training them after I saw ur last video I decided to take them a mile n release, I learned gsomething form ur videos, thanks Tim, by the way I’m from LA and i also burning that cali OG, lol keep blazing brotha n good luck on flying
Hey bro thanks for the subscription, I did the same with urs as well!! Yeah I don’t take them far but I think when they are young is we they Lear the best jmo
Been there man, with the hawks. Had 10 attacks in my small back yard one day. I moved and now don't have nearly the same issues. You'll have a hawk saavy group.
Very true bro. Might have to relocate some of those hawks!
Tim, when 1st starting to work with youngsters that have just been weened I work with one at a time on and to the landing board until they can do it blindfolded gradually moving further from the loft, once they are working well as individuals I then start working them 2 at a time then 3 at a time etc, this keeps your losses to a minimum if you have a hawk attack.
@@stewartloft735 great advice!!! Thanks for the comment might have to try that
Nice man!! Good luck this year bro!!
Thanks bro you as well
The progress with each toss got better and faster awesome job and getting them to drop and trap was improved also 😎👌🏼🧬🎯
Yep that’s the plan!
Great video. Sorry the hawks are so bad for your birds. I love the intelligence of the 6. Especially that white 😊
Thanks Jeff. As they say it only takes 1!!
Great vid! Got my loft built now looking for some nice birds. Just starting out and learning a lot!
Thanks for the comment. You should try and find a club near you. There is nothing like having a good mentor in this sport. Can help with birds, health training etc
In the uk the fanciers get a type of paint that obviously doesn’t harm the bird or the feathers and paint it in patches all over the pigeons.
I saw that. I know a couple falconers who think that is like putting a bulls eye on them that’s why I haven’t done it. Thanks though I love hearing about fanciers and what they do with their birds
Looking good.. You should have used the protection of the "Danza Loft" batting/settling cage system. You might not have lost so many before you started loft flying them..
I did!! Didn’t see 1 hawk while in the batting cage. The day I took it down I lost 4 to hawks. I saw all 4 of them get caught by a hawk, believe they were coopers
@@Shocktraumalofts ... Wow! That's crazy for sure.
Hello. Are u in LA? We o u have your phone # on the bands? I think a blue bar with green band was found hurt last week. 🙏
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Art would love that bird
Yes he would!!
Nice looking loft, Bro. I wish you well on the hawk problem. Not much you can do about it.
Thanks bro and thanks for the comment. Had one chase the birds today, me yelling through him off.
That's usually Mom, dad and chic when you see them like that. They are teaching how to hunt.
That just might be it befits always more than 2-3 hawks chasing birds
Curious as to what size your loft is?
@@Ledge.Island.Loft87 hey is 8x20
Wow that is so awesome. So the other pigeons got taken by a hawk? Oouuee I'm learning alot
Yeah they are terrible
The Cooper's are bad in many places. Losses tend to be high until you can get them 100% on the road and cut out the ambush attacks at the loft.
Yes sir, that’s what I see I’m going to have to do here at this house.
@@Shocktraumalofts I lost about 50 last year from Cooper caused flyaways during settling. Only a few more after the squeakers knew the loft and then no verified hawk losses after they went on the road. Once you hit the road, no more loft flying, but that means being pretty strict with feed to keep them buoyant.
Incredible that you lost that many birds to a hawk I get attacked at my loft every now and then also and yes, the Cooper’s Hawk is the worst😮
Yeah they have been on me bro
Good pigans
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Thanks bro
Do you race ?
Yes I do. I haven’t in 3 years because of the move form Baltimore to Portland. I will be racing this year young birds.
@@Shocktraumalofts cuz of your hawk problem I think you should breed at least 60 youngsters
To me thous birds should not be tosst they are not wright
Thanks for the comment bro. Yeah horrible