Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 6 Toward the end of a very long or tough day, we see that he situation regarding the fuel supplies within the two types of muscle fibers has changed remarkably. If we…
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 5
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 5 It has been shown experimentally that within minutes after release, all of the glycogen reserves in the white fibers are completely exhausted, and for all practical purposes, their activity virtually stops…
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 4
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 4 As a reserve fuel for flight, fat has definite advantages over carbohydrate and protein. For example, one unit of fat liberates as much energy as equal amounts of carbohydrate and protein…
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 3
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 3 On the other hand, we note that the large individual white fibers have relatively few blood vessels running over their surfaces and that they have a very poor capacity to use…
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 2
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 2 Another important fact to realize is that, in birds, there are two basic types of muscle, based on the color and function of these muscles. The first of these is white…
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 1
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 1 As increasing amounts of literature about pigeons become available, it follows that there are many more informed fanciers than ever before. Scientific principles in the nutrition, breeding, racing, and indeed all…
E. Coli Infection in Pigeons
E. Coli Infection in Pigeons E. coli infection is caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli. This bacteria is very common world wide and is a common inhabitant of the intestinal tract of mammals and some birds. There has been some…
Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Egg or Hatchling—Part 1
Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Egg or Hatchling—Part 1 Being faced with an abandoned racing pigeon egg or hatchling can present some challenges for you, the pigeon fancier. If the abandoned young is from one of your more valuable…
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…
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…
