This weeks discussion of the week is… What do you think the current state of pigeon racing is? For example do you think pigeon racing is growing or dying and why, express your views and share with others your opinions…
The Miracles of Chlorine…NOT!
**Before reading this article I would like to tell you that I DO NOT AGREE! with putting chlorine, bleach or any other chemical like that into your birds drinking water. These chemicals are toxic to the birds, in the article…
*Video* Health Tip Adding Garlic to Your Birds Drinking Water.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7rJNy6qlI4] Here is another great video from Dennis of hawkbait lofts, he shows how he adds garlic to his birds drinking water once per week. He simply takes 4 cloves of ordinary garlic and removes the skin then pokes holes…
The Pigeon Racing Medicine Cabinet
The Pigeon Racing Medicine Cabinet Medicines which the fancier may be wise to stock, and the reasons to use them: Baytril–a good choice for serious infections, mainly intestinal or systemic. This drug comes in tablet form and individual pigeons can…
*Video* Feed Mixing for Breeding Racing Pigeons
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J3ki44NRTU] In this video Dennis Weinreich of Hawkbait lofts shows us how he mixes feed for his breeders. He starts off with a 15% commercial pigeon feed mix that you can get at any feed supply and to that…
American Racing Pigeon Union | AU | ARPU
American Racing Pigeon Union | AU | ARPU The American Racing Pigeon Union or AU, ARPU as some call us is the largest organization devoted to pigeon racing. The organization has approximately 700 affiliated clubs around the country and over 10,000 members.…
*Video* Pigeons Used to Smuggle Drugs
Pigeons Used to Smuggle Drugs Here is a pretty interesting news story, even though the pigeons were being used in a bad way it still shows how magnificent these birds are. ANCHOR: Brazilian prison authorities have discovered a new smuggling…
The Pigeon’s Medicine Cabinet
The Pigeon’s Medicine Cabinet ERYTHROMYCIN.(Gallimycin)- An antibiotic generally effective against respiratory infections,especially Mycoplasmosis. May also be useful against certain Staph infections. DOSAGE: 3-6 tsp per gallon for 4-7 days; PREVENTATIVE DOSE: ¾ tsp per gallon OXYTETRACYCLINE (Terramycin)- A broad spectrum…
13 Tips For Pigeon Racers
Here are 13 tips for pigeon racers that will help you during the season. #1. How about racing on the “Dark System” with only half your pigeons? As you wean the youngsters place the young hens on the “Dark System”…
Difficulties with Eggs and Babies
Difficulties with Eggs and Babies This time of the year when many of us are expecting our first round of youngsters to hatch, we are disappointed with some aspect of our breeding success. The most common problems being clear eggs;…
