The eight most common health problems with our pigeons are: Paratyphoid, Paramyxovirus, Canker, Cocci, Worms, Adeno-Coli Syndrome, Ornithosis and Candida. 1. PARATHYPHOID (Salmonella) Paratyphoid can be caused by un-sanitary conditions and the contamination of feed by rodents. It also can occur…
Space Age Ventilation – Loft Atmosphere
Space Age Ventilation – Loft Atmosphere On a visit ten years ago the Hungary to the city of Kaposyar, I met the well known German pigeon photographer Gerhard Schlepphorst. Several times we talked at length about which fanciers in Germany…
Young Bird Racing
Young Bird Racing This past winter I received several e-mails on young bird racing maybe, because I had a great young bird season last season. I thought I would write a few lines on my experiences in young bird racing…
Pigeon Tonic
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…
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Darkening System
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Darkening System I have had great success using the Darkening System with my young birds. It has helped me overcome other disadvantages I have, like a poor loft location and headwinds off the Great Salt…
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing – Suggested Rations
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing – Suggested Rations The composition of the rations given in this section aren’t written in stone, but are suggestions ONLY, and can be modified according to the experience of the fancier, and to the availability…
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing – Daily Schedule
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing – Part 4 Daily Schedule Daily Schedule Sunday AM: barley Sunday PM: 60% barley, 40% racing mix Monday AM: 40% barley, 60% racing mix Monday PM: 20% barley, 80% racing mix Tuesday AM: 100% racing…
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Protein, Carbs & Fats
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Protein, Carbs & Fats It is known that the liver of pigeons produces almost 50% of the fat for use in the body, and that it regulates fat production in the body. (Of course, fat…
Darkening System Setup, Feeding and Training
Darkening System Setup, Feeding and Training The Setup I put my breeding pigeons together near the end of January. My last birds come out of the nest near the end of May. As soon as I wean the first round,…
Double Widowhood Part 4
Double Widowhood Part 4 As stated before, my first priority is to separate the hens as quickly as possible and wean the youngsters to their own compartment. Once this is achieved then I can start to cut back on the…
