5 Tips No Young Bird Fancier Can Do Without! Plus getting them ready for the season!

[@aidanbyrne1315]

Thank you Frank! I'm 27 and had pigeons for about 7 years and love em. I have had rollers but recently got a few race birds from a local fancier. I was getting discouraged with the idea of racing due to how complicated all the various methods seemed. After watching your videos I've gotta lot more confidence

[@Stillwaterpigeons]

I totally agree Frank makes me feel like I can actually do this😊

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I keep it fairly simple without putting in as much time as my competitors. I still have plenty of success. So happy I gave you more confidence. This game is not very difficult.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am happy to hear that. Many of the old timers that are retired and play with pigeons all day can make a working fancier with a family feel like there is no chance. I like doing less work and still getting big results.

[@kerbyjackson88]

I came into racing after 45 years with Rollers. I know exactly what you mean in large part because a lot of people seem to want to make racing complicated. Frank does a good job cutting through all the nonsense.

[@Legyyy_Pigeons]

Hello! I built my first pigeon loft 1 month ago. Two weeks ago, however, I released young pigeons for the first time. It was stunning. I am a beginner so your videos teach me a lot. Good luck in your career!😃

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Great to have you in the sport and try to keep thinking this game is not difficult. You can do very well with a little experience combined with some common sense.

[@jasonjordan9101]

Excellent info as always, Frank. Enjoy hearing the Secrets! in video form.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Happy you enjoyed.

[@kentnicoleorpila6608]

It's good to see you uploading videos again. Keep it coming! Informative as always!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

More to come. I plan to add some this week and maybe a couple interviews with some famous fanciers.

[@ericbeattie6096]

Thank you Frank for all yr great & simple advice, for us working folks, keeping it simple is huge !!👍🇺🇸👌

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am happy you enjoy. Many of the old timers that are retired, play with pigeons all day. This can make a working fancier with a family feel like there is no chance. I like doing less work and still getting excellent results.

[@adampatrick4917]

Thanks again for a great video Frank! Content like this makes the sport more accessible for new folks. Looking forward to entering some of my YBs later this summer!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hey Adam, That is great to hear. Many of the old timers that are retired, play with pigeons all day. This can make a working fancier with a family feel like there is no chance. I like doing less work and still getting excellent results.

[@mariot8701]

Great video keep them coming any tips on feeding young birds before and during season Thank you so much

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I start feeding my young birds the same as the old bird short distance feeding system about a week before the first race. I would switch to 50% barley during training and feed once a day until they start to leave barley. They will condition easily.

[@russellruybal8855]

Great video buddy, Great to see what you use, it's changed a lot since I flew. I'm in a town that doesn't allow me to have birds. I miss them, once it gets in your blood, you get hooked for life. Keep us posted on the team as the season goes along. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It really improves the sport In the Sport, Russell Ruybal

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You are too nice. Sad about your town. I will do more videos on this group.

[@russellruybal8855]

That would be great, I will continue watching your channel. Keep up the hard work, I really appreciate you reaching out and educating the fanciers of today's world. I like your loft, the love of home is going to win races. Russell

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Happy pigeons race very well.

[@hermansohier7643]

Feeding a lot and training a lot is just something that's promoted by feeding companys to sell more ,that's all .When i was caretaker the pigeons flew two times a week and only for 20 minutes .Great video .

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Well said

[@kevinburnett1475]

Good night Mclaughlin the birds did had improved alot this Saturday its the 3rd race out of 114 birds I came 9th,15th,19th its a three bird clocking system so things are looking up I am learning alot from your channel thanks for the information and also this is my first year racing 🎉.

[@ssbrownracingpigeons37]

great job frank....all the best with the youngsters frank

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thank you!

[@eddieortiz4276]

Thanks for sharing ❤ Always enjoy all your videos with super Tips 👍

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad you like them!

[@TheMaxrosas]

Thanks for sharing, Frank!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

My pleasure!

[@TheBirdBrigade]

i had a racing pigeon stop by again, alway make them welcome.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Offer a low bowl of water maybe with two inch sides and 1.5 inches deep. The pigeon will eat wild bird seed and rest a bit before continuing home.

[@felazegui69]

Thanks for sharing Frank!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

My pleasure

[@vahikshah335]

Thank you mister Frank

[@Lewingsloft]

Great video, thank you Frank for sharing 👍

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Very welcome

[@donaldseru2861]

Great video as always thanks for sharing you great knowledge of the pigeon sport to us less experience fanciers thanks again and God bless

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad you enjoyed it. I will keep making them. I am having fun.

[@fortytwomonthsvlog9802]

Good ideal Great loft design Thanks for sharing

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Happy you liked it.

[@makoloft23]

great video frank

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@leonvanvuuren7485]

You are spot on with the Pox vacine. We have noticed here in South Africa the earlier you vaccinate the young birds the better. We vacinate at 6 weeks old.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I feel I may be onto something here. Pox really stimulates the immune system and I will keep giving pox vaccine to may babies at 30 days old or younger.

[@AnthonyMenendez-x3c]

Frank I do listen to other guys and they are using your techniques and tell him you know a little bit of this story was it raining in your story too and I’m glad you noticed it😊

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I was surprised how many were pointing out others copying my content. Thank you!

[@GuardianAngel..]

👀 Say that’s a Very Nice Loft You Got there 👍

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Old but does the trick. Thank you!

[@pseudopetrus]

Nice!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thanks!

[@jameskownacki8639]

Great & informative

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad you liked it

[@chaina357]

Thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Welcome

[@DadandKidsPigeons]

Hi Frank. Given you don't use the dark or light system, when do you pull the 9th and 10th feathers? I assume you do not loft fly or road train them after pulling their 9th and 10th until those feathers are grown back. Thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I do not fly the light or dark system. It is tough to see what pigeons are really good racing them on a system. If you fly natural light you can see the real performers. I do pull the ninth and tenth flight. Usually it is best to cut the tiny tip off the ninth and tenth flight when the bird drops its first flight. Two weeks later pull the ninth flight without putting any pressure on the quill. When the ninth flight is grown in over half way pull the tenth. You be loft flying and settle during this time.

[@sumodvs17]

Thank you❤

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You're welcome 😊

[@17TMAGA]

Thanks for the info

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You bet

[@Rev792]

Damn frank thank you so much for all the information. 🙏🙏🙏

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Happy you enjoyed. I keep it simple and want many to realize this game is not too difficult.

[@gilbertflores1022]

1. How do you mix the VBG Avian Solution. 2. And can I give the Virgin-S when young or old birds are in the molt. Thank you for your help. GF ,Texas

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I use the VBG Avian Solution at 1.5 ml to the gallon. Virkon S can be used during the molt. Best of luck, Frank

[@micolecastro1849]

Good day sir Frank, Can you make a Video How to Educate young birds Properly. And tips How often should you train when to Level up the training to prepare for the race

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I will do a video on how to train them for the races but mostly moderate training and proper feeding once you taught them to break. Here is the link to most important info on educating young birds.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHSUp6lmqpeHo7M

[@micolecastro1849]

Good day sir Frank, Thanks for these Videos. After watching your videos I had A new perspective In theory of racing pigeons. I have one concern do you think your feeding system which is feeding more on barley could work on hot countries? Im from PH thankyou sir frank

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

My feeding system is great for hot countries. Works in all climates. My birds start in the cold during old birds and ends in the heat and humidity,.

[@julliosrabino]

Good day sir new subscriber here thanyou for sharing this.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thanks and welcome

[@Pravinkumar-gc9cg]

I am pravin from India.. ur vedio are so helpful.. thank you.. if you keep male and female in same loft won't they get paired

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I keep them all together and some do pair and even lay eggs. This does not matter at all. They are all enjoying themselves like a bunch of teenagers.

[@victorortiz3821]

Can you please explain how the LA-200 is administered?? Do you put it on the skin or do you inject it into the bird with a needle? Great video by the way. Thank you for the content

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Sorry for the confusion. I inject with the needle under the skin behind the neck. Glad you enjoyed.

[@elbiocruz4568]

Excelent

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Happy you enjoyed.

[@philippekeirsmaekers2250]

Hallo Frank, the Liquamycin is 0.4ml the correct dose? No side effects? I only find the dose for 20% oxytetracycline at 0.1 Ml. I got some wet eyes and sneezing. Thank you

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

If you have a sick bird the LA 200 at 0 .4 ml clears them of respiratory usually. The 20% oxytetracycline at 0.1ml might do it also.

[@figoquintine]

Hi Frank what is the age of the babies when you start to treat with pmv and pox and at what age do they come out of the aviary for the 1st time

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hello, As I wean my babies I vaccinate for PMV and for Pox. After they are eating and drinking for a few days I push them into the settling cage. They are allowed to go into the settling cage before that if they want. I do not want the very young to not come inside so I do not put them into the cage immediately after weaning.

[@micolecastro1849]

Hi sir frank, Its hard to find barley in my Country . Do you think paddy rice is a good subtiture? basically rice with husk on

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Yes, absolutely

[@KarlRau-os3zj]

thanks Frank ... when you use Tony's T on multiple days do you use 2 tabs each day or go back to just one

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I will give two tablets two days in a row and then go to one tablet for a few days. Hopefully the bird will look great after a couple days.

[@KarlRau-os3zj]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons thanks talk to you soon! Get some rest you probably deserve some :)

[@DadandKidsPigeons]

Hi Frank. Some of my young birds on the race team feathers are puffed up, head down, and have loose poops. Is Tony's treasure pills better than amox or doxy pills? I know the recommendation is 7 days for amox or doxy pills. How long should I give Tony's to my birds? Thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

If possible, give the birds that look a bit sick two days of the Tony's Treasure tablets and they should bounce back fast. I am against flock treatments unless you have not other choice. Use a good Oregano product for a week or so each day. This should also help. See this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3ysp5anis6moLs

[@leonvanvuuren7485]

What do you think about Virukill Avisafe

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Just looked it up and it seems like a nice disinfectant to sanitize the lofts etc.

[@mouradchehab3755]

👍

[@Rev792]

Hey Frank I have a question who you think would largely have more success a person that buys good pigeons and send offspring to a one-off race or someone who actively races in a club and sends birds in a one loft race?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Most just buy good bloodlines and send the babies to One Loft Races. Many have success doing this. Others compete and test their own pigeons and send them to One Loft Races. When you race from your yard, you can see what pairs breed good racers that do not get lost easily. You can then send those babies to the One Loft Races. Both can work but most just breed for One Loft Races and do not compete in a club. I am lucky to race my own and have success in One Lofts.

[@sheltoncourville2331]

We have our 1st race September 15th when do you suggest I start training them ( taking them down the road ) It’s a 150 mile race Thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Best to start about one month before the first race. Go slow and take your time even if you use the first race as just training. That gives you another week to get ready.

[@sheltoncourville2331]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons thanks for your time and I will give that a shot

[@kadirkhan834]

Sir can we add vircon to drinking water and let pigeon drink ?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I give the Virkon S in the drinking water at 1/2 Teaspoon to the US Gallon for five days. I do this a few times per year. Great product and used in many animal industries. Add Virkon S after the water is in the gallon or it will foam up.

[@ThundercatLoft]

Thanks for the video. You don't race celebate hens for ybs? Any particular reason you do for old birds and not ybs? Is it bc you race a lot more ybs? Too much work? I brought a couple knew birds into my breeding coop from local fliers and I noticed some of my birds have been going down on me, also I lost 3 birds. The birds don't even looks sick just a couple like you said have Waddles not right. Been giving out amoxicillian tabs to anyone I notice for 2-3 days. Any advice?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hello, With young birds they race just fine with mixed sexes. It would be too much work to keep them separated but if you could keep the sexes separated it would not hurt at all. Sorry to hear about the sick babies. Amoxicillan usually will help. You can also try Avian Solution the Oregano product. Happy you are treating them individually. If only the wattles do not look right they should get better over time.

[@ThundercatLoft]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons thanks frank

[@tunacatcher2003]

LA 200, which part of pigeons body do u inject it? thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I inject behind the neck like we do for the PMV vaccine.

[@Rev792]

I was wondering how long you can keep vaccines ? Can u keep it for a year or two or do they have expiration?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

The vaccines all have an expiration date but I will use them a few months after they expire. Most cases the expiration date is way sooner than the when the product is not good anymore.

[@NelsonNelsonNelson44]

​@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeonswhen you open the vaccine and you use only half what you do with the rest of the vaccine?because i have only 30 pigeons and i buy vaccine with 50 doses and dhe rest I throw it away because a friend o mine told me that after opening it must be used all because what is left is not worth keeping.

[@Chiqui_The_Rich_Pigeon]

I read that keeping the loft a bit dirty is actually good for their inmune system, is that true?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

That is true. See this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXLClKKld7d_nbM

[@19nnjgu8penafiel8]

How old the young bird to put them in darkening system?thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Did you see my Dark System Video? You can put them on the system right out of the nest or wait to start the dark system once all pigeons are weaned. Does not matter very much. Check out the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5WzkKCliMuKopI

[@mohammadadil1470]

Hello You put virkon s in drink water For how many day in the month Please advise

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I use it for five days not more than every six weeks or so. Usually, if I was not dealing with out of area pigeons I would use mid and late summer for five days each time followed by friendly gut bacteria. I use with little babies in the nest. 1/2 teaspoon to the gallon.

[@darylwright8044]

How long does it take to settle young birds. I let some young birds out for the first time and they all flew off a couple at a time and didn't return. Only one settled.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

That is sad to hear. I like to have them in the settling cage going in and out of the cage for at least a week if they were born on the property. I maybe go two weeks in the settling cage if they were not born on the property. They need this time looking around before they are free.

[@darylwright8044]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons I've got them going in and out from the loft and settling basket. My loft is in a less than ideal location. The rear of my property is border by my neighbor's tall trees and my back yard is at the lowest part of my property. On a positive note the birds have a good view of the loft from my rooftop and my house is located at the top of the slope.

[@patrickmcgorman3274]

good video frank where do u order the pills and the oregano product from

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I buy the Avian Solution from www.jedds.com and the Tony's Treasure Tablets from Global Pigeon Supply. I have my grain, grits and minerals delivered by Global. Not too far from me.

[@Utubeisassho]

Ropa Oregano oil is awesome🇨🇦🧂

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

It is a good product just too expensive for me. A bottle of Nubiotic will last forever.

[@kerbyjackson88]

So one question only (this time!). Are you using this program on your own teams or just on the convention birds due to them coming in from many sources? I know that you're almost as pro-natural as I am (my Rollers have not even been vaccinated since 1994, but mixing birds isn't an issue in Rollers and I quarantine pretty strictly if I bring a bird in), so I'm curious as to how much of this program you'd be implementing if the convention birds weren't a factor.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Kerby, I would be taking my own babies slow and not hurting them in the heat of the summer. If I have a sick youngster of my own I will give it Tony's Treasure Tablets or if the bird has a one eye cold or respiratory I will inject with LA 200. I will put a marker band on the bird and will not treat the bird a second time. I use the Avian Solution a couple days a week with my own young pigeons most years. I will also give the Virkon S if things do not look right. About the same.

[@kerbyjackson88]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons Thanks for the clarification.

[@MarkDoran-hs1wg]

Where in Britain can i get vbg solution thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I switched to Nubiotic Oregano and Cinnamon. They can ship to you. See below Order here: agsuppliesdirect.com/ At Checkout use PIGEON5% 1ml to the gallon End Sickness Naturally Must order directly through company . Use PIGEON5% at checkout. Best Natural Product that McLaughlin Lofts uses, To See my New Video on Nubiotic Click Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3ysp5anis6moLs

[@jamesartdatu4075]

That avian vbg oregano everyday? As in all year round?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Because I am handling convention birds from many fanciers I will give this product daily for several months. Normally for my own young birds I may give a few days per week. Mixing pigeons from many lofts and keeping birds antibiotic free is difficult.

[@jamesartdatu4075]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons thank you Frank you have been a big help. Hopefully we have better result

[@jamiegriffiths3939]

If you want to know anything about young bird ask the best Jimmy Vescos

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Where is Jimmy from? Not sure if I know him.

[@jamiegriffiths3939]

Sydney Australia been a champion for more than 30 years

[@GuardianAngel..]

Mr. McLaughlin You don’t motivate Your Birds? I thought the whole idea of getting any Animal to perform well is to do just that.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Just the opposite with pigeons. Motivation is a fantasy created by the fancier. The top fanciers in the world are not motivating young birds. My hens dominate flying to the perch. If you motivate young birds you may help one but hurt more than you help.

[@Phokings]

If u don’t seperate the males and female wouldn’t. They have babies year round? Sorry newbie here

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Some will raise babies year round but most pigeons will stop breeding in the fall and start again in the spring when the days get longer. Just like the wild birds.

[@curtisclarke3298]

*Promo sm* 🤭

[@johnjacobs3502]

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[@Pigeonmaniacom]

Actually I love this kind of loft setup, natural colors, nothing symetrical. Those "designer" lofts are boring and many of them look the same (just like the photoshopped pigeon pictures). It is comforting to see some sick birds. Sorry if this sounds awkward. 😆But it really helps to see things like that can happen. We all have them from time to time, but most of the videos hide that and the beginners get discouraged. What do you think about the duration of the loft flying at home? How much training do you get on a session at home? I hear fanciers their youngsters fly for hours. Mine never do that unless they meet another flock, mix with that and then they travel a lot between the two lofts. By themselves, most of the time they won't fly more than 30 minutes. But I think that if they do that with a tight flock, with high speed and some ranging out of sight, they are fine.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am happy that you enjoyed and my lofts are not good looking anymore but it does not matter. The birds like the building and are happy inside. Snow white spotless lofts are not needed and the birds are not as comfortable. My birds never fly much from this location and never travel. When I lived in the city and in Oregon the birds would travel. A 30 minute flight is perfect. Most fanciers think birds flying for hours is a good thing but I want them to have energy for the races. Seems like your pigeons are doing the perfect amount of exercise without hurting themselves.

[@kevinburnett1475]

Good night Mclaughlin the birds did had improved alot this Saturday its the 3rd race out of 114 birds I came 9th,15th,19th its a three bird clocking system so things are looking up I am learning alot from your channel thanks for the information and also this is my first year racing 🎉.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hello Kevin, You will do great and progress fast. Hope you are having fun racing. It is exciting. You will win soon.

[@vahikshah335]

Thank you mister Frank

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thank you for watching.