And another but......

My 33rd youngster returned today and found him on the loft when I returned home from work. A bloody cat had attacked him and he has 3 big holes in him but he managed to escape and is currently tucking into an all you can eat buffet! So missing 11 to date. The birds will be let out this evening for a fly and will see how they do but they will be given as much time as they need to recover and get their confidence back after this dreadful training toss they have endured. Racing is supposed to be in 12 days but I really think I am going to be struggling to get them anywhere near ready come this date. The thinking hat is going to have to go on to plan what the birds will now do!