Last weeks discussion of the week we asked what you thought the current state of pigeon racing was? alarmingly the general consensus seemed to be that the sport of pigeon racing was dying and the main reason fanciers felt this way seemed to be cost. The Pigeon Insider has fanciers from all over the globe so it was pretty interesing to see some of our friends from other parts of the world say that the sport was growing. Maybe we can learn from each other and get the pigeon racing sport to grow universally all around the world by learning what each one of us are doing.
So in this weeks discussion of the week we would like to know?
What do you think fanciers can do to help the pigeon racing sport grow?
Post your comments on what you think each one of us can do to help promote the sport, also let us know if you have any ideas on how to lower costs etc. If your in an area where the sport is on the rise post your comments and let other fanciers know what has worked in your area.
We will be forwarding all of your comments to pigeon racing organizations around the world, Hopefully; together we can help the sport grow universally around the world.
We all seem to be on the same page, cost, clocks and feed, For me things have really change since the late Fifty’s, a bird was 25 cent to about a dollar, now don’t even thing about it, show’s like taking on tyson, and all the you tube, you guys place on there about pigeon, help so very much, take me, I have not had a bird in over fifty years, and now after watch taking on tyson, I’m weighting everything, reading all I can about todays bird flying, I have always love flying pigeon, Back in brooklyn, flying birds was like baseball and mom’s apple pie, and I still have a sweet tooth, so at the age of 65, I plan on getting back into the Birds, thanks you for this great website, Keep up the good work……….Thomas
We have to some how get the younger generation involved and to make the sport affordable again.
To increase participation within the sport, the leaders within this sport should look at how the National Wild Turkey Federation increases turkey population as well as boosting numbers within that sport. They achieved success on many levels. Marketing,Marketing,Marketing. Finding a niche and advertising within the age groups that routinely participate in this sport would be helpful. Then finding the age groups that have room for growth. The hunting shows constantly state within their monologues to take a women and child hunting and this is working. Child participation as well as women participation are growing rapidly. MikeTyson’s show needs to take part in a broad message concerning participation and getting the relatives of a pigeon jocky to take up the sport. I was speaking with friends concerning pigeon racing and they have no clue of what it takes. But they DID watch the Mike’s show. Shows like this could be used to further the sport tramendously.
Hi,
Here in our place, pigeon racing is growing but affected by factors such as limited knowledge sharing by fanciers, lack of publicity about the sport, high cost, limited no. of activities by the club, etc…..I am considered a novice in this sport and knew that there should be a lot of passion in the sport and love of pigeons to remain in this.
sir,
here in the Philippines, pigeon racing is growing up. but still the PHA, PFC, MMFC and EPFC. are the top clubs that still arises most of the clubs. it is the integrity of the club that count most here, one of the reason why these clubs still has the numbers of membership secondly, is the cost of prices and gimmicks.
thanks,
ron
I have been out of the hobby for awhile but it still seems fairly exclusive or unknown. I think having local races with reasonable entrance fees and most importantly a purse which would be collected at the after event bbq would be cool. It would also be good if technology was incorporated so the club could be at a bbq while results came in via internet with a rfid tag on the bird and a scanner at the trap door connected to the internet so the results could be viewed by all club members at a remote location (bbq, bar, etc.). Club racing websites could be created where outsiders could look ar pictures/race results of contending pigeons to make wagers. Ten percent of the wagers could go into the clubs books to pay for club expenses. Clubs may be doing this already, these are just thoughts of someone wh has been out of the sport awhile.
Here in South Africa we have a problem with the amount of yearling sales per year,and you are expected to participate.Our racing cost (transport) is also very expensive-propose that there must be some sort of subsidy from our pigeon union in South Africa.In our country there is very little exposure to the public regarding pigeon racing, i think that we must involve school chids with our sport
Tks Fritz
Im from Generl Santos City, Philippines. Aside from Pacman as one of remarkables in this southern part of the country, we also have bombings and killings.
There were couple of individuals here who raised racing pigeons. The first one was just an ordinary person who would sell his birds for a few bucks and the other one one would sell his for way too much, without considering that raising pigeon here is not that popular yet. It discouraged me at first.
Pesisiting to raise my own birds, I acquired some pairs from Manila for a decent price. At present I have 20 birds and still counting. 10 are flyers and 4 are squeakers.
Without any clubs here, I am encouraging my friends to raise by giving them a pair or two. I am releasing my birds where people can see and get curious. Most of the time they would ask what am I doing. Thn I would explain to them and give them my number should they want to raise pigeons.
I look forward to seeing fanciers flying together in this part of the world.
This my own little way of not of making this not as a sport but as a hobby for now.
More power to pigeonracingpigeon.
As a backgrounder here in the Philippines particularly in Pampanga the sport of pigeon racing is steadily growing because of the continouos advertisement and gimmiks of the different clubs through facebook , websites and other means as an example the free membership fee for those who what to join the different clubs..
I think some of new fancier stop playing because of luck of knowledge with regards to this sport, like me am a new fancier, just knowing basic procedure taking care of my bird. Honestly speaking last month I’ve plan to stop it but upon logging on your site my knowledge grow a lot and starting to be interested again. My suggestion is if possible kindly include basic standard of taking care of pigeon, some technique how to raise a good breed especially on a tropical country like on us.Please do continue posting advice it help it a lot. more power on this site