As the table below shows, the major part of what we feed our pigeons consists of carbohydrates. A pigeon’s digestive system changes the carbohydrates of the maize, wheat and peas into animal proteins, which are then stored in the muscles…
Medicating, Feeding and Training Racing Pigeons for Racing
There are many roads that lead to success in this particular subject, and although they all have some measure of success, there are methods that may cause the pigeons to be virtually useless as racers or breeders after their first…
*Video* Teaching Young Racing Pigeons How To Eat
*Video* Teaching Young Racing Pigeons How To Eat Here is another fantastic video from our friends at the 4H Pigeon Club. In this video you are going to learn how to teach your young birds how to eat properly. It…
Race Feed Recipe For Racing Pigeons
Racing Pigeon Race Feed by Lavender Hill Lofts I have had a lot of people call and ask me what I feed my racing pigeons particularly my racers and I wanted to show you the mix that I feed. This…
*Video* Giving Calcium to Your Racing Pigeons
*Video* Giving Calcium to Your Racing Pigeons Calcium is very important for all animals, especially for racing pigeons during breeding. Here is a great video from our friends at Lavender Hill Lofts showing a very good Calcium additive that they…
*Video* Feed Program for Non-Racing and Breeding Racing Pigeons
Here is a fantastic video from Lavender Hill Lofts showing exactly how they feed their non-racing and breeding Racing pigeons. Check it out by clicking the video below. The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine – The…
*Video* Quick and Easy Way to Give Vitamins and Minerals To Your Racing Pigeons
Here is a great video from Dr. John Lamberton where he shows you a quick and easy way to administer vitamins and minerals to your racing pigeons in the daily feeding of grain. The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine…
Racing Pigeons and Apple Cider Vinegar
Racing Pigeons and Apple Cider Vinegar by Robert Percival With the interest in Apple Cider Vinegar by racing fanciers, I decided to do a little research on the subject. Following the old cliché’, “An apple a day keeps the doctor…
The Pro’s and Con’s of Feeding Racing Pigeons Pellets
The Pro’s and Con’s of Feeding Racing Pigeons Pellets by Barry Wilson Since my early days of keeping pigeons I have always had to allocate a portion of my income for my pigeons. Back in 1964, that income came from…
The Racing Pigeon Diet – Optimizing Nutrition with Supplementation Part 3: Additional Nutritional Considerations
Additional Nutritional Considerations Loss of Nutrients The loss of nutrients in stored seed should be considered when ensuring optimal nutrition for your racing pigeons. Consider the fact that seed gets harvested once a year so, at some point, the available…
