Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 One thing I've never been into muling but thought I'd give it ago. I'm happy with this little fella. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,966 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 I've got 20 so far this year with a few nicely marked ones again. 2 of my hens are back down on full ones but I've had enough now this season so tempted to put them under a feeder in the aviary and take away their nests. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,966 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Was that off a sibo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, gnipper said: Was that off a sibo? Yeah classic yellow cock to a white mosaic. I've two mules that one and a yellow one that's got a few markings nice looking birds. Only reason a did this breeding this year was for a couple to keep back to use as fosters nexr season if need be. That's if they turned out hens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,966 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Good luck. I've tried a couple in the past without much success although some lads say they're good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 8 hours ago, gnipper said: I've got 20 so far this year with a few nicely marked ones again. 2 of my hens are back down on full ones but I've had enough now this season so tempted to put them under a feeder in the aviary and take away their nests. All my birds are done now most in flights together. I've over 30 goldfiches plus over 50 timbrados. Not done too bad was slow at first. Mornings hours are changing back now. Half hours already been knocked off the clock. Few weeks ago was morning light was coming through at 4 now it's around about 4.30. So soon as that showed a split the birds up. Get them through the moult now settle them down for winter. Looks like I've some nice goldfinches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 One of my best successes this year yellow satenette from pied breeding 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,966 Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 One that jumped yesterday 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 30 minutes ago, gnipper said: One that jumped yesterday That's a nice looking bird mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Similar to this one I'm handrearing am hoping it's a cock bird so that it will be tame for my lad 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 My last lot nipper there's 3 lots all together. You'll see from the images the rest in moult heavy ugly b*****ds lol The first image the young there are a few days older than the second image and the hen on young I've not been near only to ring them. Was very lucky all the young were on the floor so cages the cock bird up kept visual on the hen. She settled back down a knew then it was the cock bird. b*****d they are. All them In flight are heavy in moult now. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 I've a few pairs that are still messing about will see if owt comes of them but if a was to put a wage on it a think the eggs will be empty. Am not moaning like a say I've not done too bad to say what it was like the weather at the being of the so called start of the season. Think many were struggling. A pal of mine up north east only bred 7 birds his redpols nothing.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,966 Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Mine are all still itching to go but I'm putting a stop to them. I will have bred more than I bought rings of mules and pigeons so not the worst season. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 15 hours ago, gnipper said: Mine are all still itching to go but I'm putting a stop to them. I will have bred more than I bought rings of mules and pigeons so not the worst season. Best way get them moulted out stress free then nearer to winter months. Won't be long now August just round the corner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belucky 711 Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 I have done badly with the mules this time , but if this one is a cock I will be happy enough 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.