Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Secrets

Dr. Rob Marshall Dr. Rob Marshall is a bird veterinarian with more than 25 years experience in treating birds. He has kept birds since the age of eight. The age…

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…

The Pigeon Loft

The Pigeon Loft Pigeons are kept in pigeon lofts. Chickens are kept in a coop, so when we talk about a loft, we mean that it is a house just…

Pigeon Buying Guide Part 1

Guide to Buying Racing Pigeons – Part 1 of 6 Buying in Volume In this six-part guide to buying racing pigeons we will cover four approaches to replacing or increasing…

Pairing Your Birds

Pairing Your Birds In preparation of the breeding season there are several things we should consider every year. The birds should be good and rested and should have gone through…

Pigeon Racing Partnerships: the good, the bad, the just plain ugly!

Pigeon Racing Partnerships: the good, the bad, the just plain ugly! Overview Pigeon racing can be enjoyed by anyone. Competitive pigeon racing takes dedication, skill, the ability to adapt,…

PETA at it Again – Investigation Exposes Pigeon-Racing Cruelty

In April 2012, PETA released a 15-month undercover investigation—spanning five states—into some of the largest pigeon-racing operations in the U.S. PETA documented massive casualties of birds during races and…

Pigeon Racing – The Pro’s and Con’s of Combines

This section is intended to define pigeon racing at the combine or federation level. What is a combine and how is it organized? A combine is a coalition of…

Pigeon Racing – The Pros and Cons of Average Speed

What is average speed? Average Speed is a loft award for overall performance in pigeon racing. It is sometimes broken down into short average speed and long average speed, the…

Racing Pigeons – Managing a Team Part 2

We know of the pitfalls, here’s how to manage the team. Sub-teams Breaking your racing pigeons into sub-teams at the beginning of the season assist you in mentally visualizing your season…

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Taking on Tyson – Episode Six

Taking on Tyson – Episode 6: “Last Man Standing” Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
13March 16, 2010
From Heavyweight to Featherweight, Pigeon Racing Reality Show!

From Heavyweight to Featherweight, Pigeon racing goes primetime with it’s own reality show! Former world heavyweight champ Mike Tyson will take flight on Animal Planet with a new sport —…
12December 10, 2009
Dr. Rob Marshall

Dr. Rob Marshall Dr. Rob Marshall is a bird veterinarian with more than 25 years experience in treating birds. He has kept birds since the age of eight. The age…
7March 16, 2010
Healthy Pigeons Win Races Part 4 “A Realistic Health Program”

A Realistic Health Program Before Young Bird Races: Vaccinate for pox, PMV and paratyphoid 30 to 45 days before training starts. Before Breeding in the Winter: Vaccinate all old birds,…
11July 14, 2010
Beyond the Hype; Identify the Truth

Beyond the Hype; Identify the Truth Top performance lofts and their great results are displayed throughout the various racing publications around the world. These fanciers have become famous for their…
1April 17, 2012
Managing a Race Team

Managing a Race Team “You are the General Manager….the Buck Stops With You!!!” Overview How many times have you seen a flyer hit a tough race and suddenly…
0March 23, 2012
Rebuilding for the Next Race

How you rebuild for the next race or races depends on many factors. What is the next race? what kind of a week are you coming off of? What are…
3March 6, 2012
Quarantine Late Birds

What is a late bird? A late bid is any bird that has been out for more days that race time. An unfortunate but necessary assumption is that birds…
1February 29, 2012
When the race is over, After the Return.

“The first thing I’m going to do when I get home is…” You prepare for the next race while this week’s race is in progress. Heh, wait a minute!!!…

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Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Hatchling– Part 2 Feeding

Posted on March 4, 2011 | 7 Comments
Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Hatchling– Part 2 Feeding Feeding the Pigeon Hatchling Before you begin to handfeed the pigeon hatchling, you’ll need to create an artificial beak. You...
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Pigeon Roundworms

Posted on November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment
Pigeon Roundworms Roundworms; these worms are fairly large, and measure 1 1/2 to 2″ or more in length. They are believed to compete with the pigeon for nutrients in the...
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Jack Barkel

Posted on March 30, 2010 | 8 Comments
Jack Barkel | Website JACK BARKEL must surely have been the youngest serious keeper of fancy pigeons of all times. He started this hobby, which was to develop into an...
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Pairing Your Birds

Posted on November 24, 2009 | 1 Comment
Pairing Your Birds In preparation of the breeding season there are several things we should consider every year. The birds should be good and rested and should have gone through...
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Chris Smith’s Pigeon Racing Exercise and Training Program

Posted on November 20, 2009 | 3 Comments
Chris Smith’s Pigeon Racing Exercise and Training Program All my Pigeons in the race loft are unseparated all year long. In the beginning of the RaceProgram there must be no...
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Trapping Racing Pigeons – “The race isn’t over until the bird is clocked.”

Posted on February 21, 2012 | No Comments
“The race isn’t over until the bird is clocked.” What is trapping and clocking? “Trapping” is a term that I think stemmed out of the used of the word stall...
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Pigeons are more living helicopters than flying rats…

Posted on February 15, 2012 | No Comments
The humble pigeon could provide the unlikely inspiration for a flock of small military drones that can navigate enclosed spaces. It turns out the common birds can redirect their flight...
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