If you have raised some birds this spring it is time to begin training them. When the birds are 30 days old they will begin to start flying around the inside of the loft. I like to leave the loft open while I am around to keep an eye on things and let the new birds venture in and out of the loft on their own. For the next 40 -60 days continue to let the birds out to exercise and fly on a daily basis. You will notice that they will stay up in the air and venture farther each and every day. It is now time to take them doen the road. I like to start with a 4-6 mile toss.
Early in the morning take the birds to a location clear of aerial obstructions such as high line wires, microwave towers etc. When you arrive take a few minute to let the birds settle in and get their bearings. I like to have a cup of coffee and when it is finished the birds are ready to go.
Drop the door on your crate and the birds will usually circle a time or two and head in the direction of home.
These birds were home in the loft when I arrived home. These birds are from well bred stock and can be trained to home out to several hundred miles.
I will take these birds back here a time or two. This was a north toss. I will then toss them east, west, and south a couple of times at this same distance. Staye tuned for more training.