Pigeon Tonic Use the following pigeon tonic receipe below, helps promote health during both the race and moulting seasons. 10 Tablespoons Colombine tea 10 Tablespoons White nettle Boil the above in 2 liters of water for 5 minutes. To this…
EggBound
EggBound Egg binding, or the obstruction of the uterus or oviduct by an egg, is a common problem seen in female birds. Since it can occur in a female bird, even if a mate is not present, unmated pet birds…
EggBinding
EggBinding As we move through the breeding season, there is increased discussion of the problem of egg binding. What is egg binding? Egg binding is the inability of a hen to pass a developed or partially developed egg. A partially…
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 6
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…
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…
