Secret #2: Quality over Quantity DO NOT OVER CROWD YOUR LOFT (Racing or Breeding). Quantity offers only cost and wasted time. Quality is profitable and rewarding. Once you learn the advantage of quality above quantity, put it into practice. People…
Secret #4: Look for Evidence of Homing and Navigation Qualities
Secret #4: Look for Evidence of Homing and Navigation Qualities Breed from birds that have the “Compass” or “Homing Instinct.” If a pigeon can’t home, how can you expect it to win? There is still no consensus on how a…
Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework (part 2)
Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework (part 2) A FAMILY OF PROVEN BIRDS THAT HAVE BEEN WINNING AND PRODUCING GENERATION AFTER GENERATION SHOULD CONTAIN PROVEN RACERS AND BREEDERS ON BOTH SIDES OF PEDIGREE. THEY SHOULD BE SELECTED AND BREED FOR “PERFORMANCE…
Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework First (Part 1)
Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework First DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK BEFORE SEEKING ANY PURCHASE OF NEW BIRDS! THIS IS A MUST. THE KEY IS YOUR OWN RESEARCH. DO NOT TAKE SOMEONE ELSE’S WORD. IF POSSIBLE, YOU SHOULD RESEARCH THE RACE…
Recognition Of Physical Attributes of Racing Pigeons
Recognition Of Physical Attributes of Racing Pigeons It has become obvious over many years that although all pigeons have similar physical attributes, variations in these inheritances will enhance the capabilities to make some more capable athletes than others. Also some…
The Secret of the Champions
The Secret of the Champions When pigeons fail to have good results one need not seek far to find a reason for that. There are two possibilities: Either the birds are no good or they are not in good shape.…
*Video* Evaluating Pigeons
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P2HHerpJp0] Here’s an excellent video from Dr. John Lamberton, he gives us an overview of what to look for when evaluating our pigeons in our hands and how to pick the best racers possible. Some key points to look for,…
The Pigeon Loft – Healthy Pigeons Win Races! Part 1
The Pigeon Loft – Healthy Pigeons Win Races! Part 1 In order for a pigeon loft to win consistently in tough competition four things are required. You must fill your pigeon loft with good birds, the best you can obtain.…
Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance
Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance As one reads the various journals and books on pigeon racing it is easy to becomes very confused as far as putting it all together to win. Subjects such as nutrition, training, health…
Helping the Moult (Molt)
Helping the Moult A good moult is generally seen as being necessary for a successful racing season next year. A smooth moult and perfect new feathers are signs of good health and good management during the moult. The moult heavily…
