Embryonic Death in Racing Pigeons The normal rate of embryonic death in the incubating eggs of racing pigeons is about 5%. If you are dealing with a death rate above that, you need to investigate possible causes of why the…
Embryonic Death in Racing Pigeons
Embryonic Death in Racing Pigeons The normal rate of embryonic death in the incubating eggs of racing pigeons is about 5%. If you are dealing with a death rate above that, you need to investigate possible causes of why the…
Pigeon Disease – The Eight Most Common Health Problems in Pigeons
The eight most common health problems with our pigeons are: Paratyphoid, Paramyxovirus, Canker, Cocci, Worms, Adeno-Coli Syndrome, Ornithosis and Candida. 1. PARATHYPHOID (Salmonella) Paratyphoid can be caused by un-sanitary conditions and the contamination of feed by rodents. It also can occur…
Conclusion – Feed and Medication Programs for Young Birds in Training
Over the past few days we have discussed Bob prisco’s feed and medication program for his young birds during weaning, settling & loft flying and road training. If you missed those articles you can read them by clicking the links below. =>…
Road Training and Racing Pigeons – Feed and Medication Program for Young Birds in Training
Road Training and Racing Pigeons – Feed and Medication Program for Young Birds in Training FEED – 3 times a day: Once in morning 2 hours before road training; Once mid-day; Once evening. Feed the birds all they want to…
Settling and Loft Flying Pigeons – Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds In Training
Settling and Loft Flying Pigeons – Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds In Training SETTLING and LOFT FLY: 35-40 DAY OLD BIRDS should be settled to the loft and know the trapping procedures. As birds start flying freely around…
Digestion Process in Pigeons
Digestion Process in Pigeons After you have eaten a large meal at home or at a restaurant all you want to do is relax on the couch. What better way to enjoy a full stomach than to just sit and…
Secret #3: Good Health
Secret #3: GOOD HEALTH When selecting quality pigeons, always select “Good Health.” There can be no sound foundation without it. Healthy pigeons produce healthy young that will race well. This is an undisputable fact. Secret #3: Good Health By…
Pigeon Supplements
Pigeon Supplements Confined birds such as stock birds are not given the opportunity to forage. Foraging allows a bird to feed selectively and to supplement its diet in the event of the nutritional balance of the diet being inadequate. The…
Balance of Grains and Vitamins
Balance of Grains and Vitamins Balance In addition to there being adequate levels of vitamins in the pigeon’s diet, it is important that they are not given in overdose. For example, overdose of vitamin A interferes with the absorption of…
