Few other pigeon families have managed to equal the impact of these birds in South Africa
Once upon a time, a pigeon loft would be considered fortunate if it produced a true champion racer once in 10 years. This is no longer good enough given the demands made by pigeon racing today. Due to skilful breeding, the gap between the 1st and 30th position in pigeon racing is narrower than ever before. Winning margins are often milliseconds apart. If your pigeon stops to blink before trapp...
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My experience is that many fanciers are dealing reckless with their racers. They have to join every week, the condition is hardly worth considering but this is so important. I only breed from birds which have performed well and therefore have earned a place in the breeding loft. The descendent of my pigeons, at least for me, is always good. Unfortunately, not all youngsters bred by me win on the assembly line top prizes. Who do?
For me, health system and motivation is important. Young birds need, like little children, much attention. So I spent the necessary time. Especially the feeding is very important. The first flight, they may be a little on the light side. If they feel anything too heavy, they will immediately less time train. For the first short sprint race they do not need much resources.
It is my belief that in order to race pigeons consistently at the top of the race sheet, fanciers should utilize the benefits of the scientific method on a daily basis in the loft. Winning races is far more than breeding a whole bunch of birds, putting them in a big room with perches, letting them out several times a week, and hoping they will race home. Many of these pigeons may fly home; but they will seldom race home. Speed is the result of passionate pigeons responding to a consistent well-planned management system.
Hope you will enjoy reading my block.
Enjoy!
Bond
