In going along with the pigeon racing promotion theme in this weeks discussion of the week we would like to know, How did you get involved in pigeon racing or pigeon keeping in general? You see, if we could figure out…
What Can Fanciers Do To Help The Pigeon Racing Sport Grow?
Last weeks discussion of the week we asked what you thought the current state of pigeon racing was? alarmingly the general consensus seemed to be that the sport of pigeon racing was dying and the main reason fanciers felt this way seemed to…
The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 2
The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 2 Ventilation When the air inside the loft is not as fresh as the outside air, then there is a ventilation problem. The traditional Australian loft is open at the front and gets good race…
The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 1
The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 1 Irrespective of its geography, shape, size or structure, the loft must provide the pigeons with: Sunlight during the day. A secure place to rest at night. Sunlight and the elevated flight Sunlight is a…
Pigeon Buying Guide Part 1
Guide to Buying Racing Pigeons – Part 1 of 6 Buying in Volume In this six-part guide to buying racing pigeons we will cover four approaches to replacing or increasing and improving your racing stock. The first approach we will…
Pigeon Feeding – Feeding to Win
Pigeon Feeding – Feeding to Win During the racing season, the main function of food is to provide the fuel for flying. Our common aim is to provide the racing pigeon with the best fuel for race day. To do…
Respiratory Disease Checklist
Respiratory Disease Checklist The Common Signs of Respiratory Disease in Racing Pigeons are: Panting after flying. Sneezing Loft flying decreases Race losses Eye and nostril discharge Swollen cere and sinus Stretching of neck and swallowing Yawning The top race performance…
Good Feather, Handling For Quality
Good Feather, Handling For Quality Handling For Quality When the experienced fanciers handle a racing pigeon they are assessing its racing ability by judging its aerodynamic soundness. Their skill has been taught by time and their success in predicting the…
Pigeon Buying Guide Part 4
Pigeon Buying Guide– Part Four What to Look for in a Breeder Pigeon Knowing what characteristics to look for in a breeder pigeon is essential to successfully improving your loft’s bloodline. There are probably as many preferences among fanciers as…
Race Day Concerns—The Effect of Heat and Humidity on the Racing Pigeon
Race Day Concerns—The Effect of Heat and Humidity on the Racing Pigeon Because racing pigeons do not possess sweat glands, control of their bodies’ heat and hydration is regulated through their air sacs. Cooling occurs during respiration as moisture is…
