When we start road training, we start about 1/2 mile away from the loft, releasing the birds at this point 2-3 times. Remember, the routine is the same training, land, trap and peanuts. We gradually increase the distance of our…
Education: Important to Young Bird Training (Part 1 of 2)
As parents, we want the best for our children. We send them to the best schools. We want them to have the best teachers. We buy them the best equipment to learn and study. We spend time and money to…
Technology- Brings Fanciers Together and Educates the World
Technology- Brings Fanciers Together and Educates the World By: Whitney Sabrowsky, AU Youth Ambassador Three years ago, in the mind of Chris Ferrante, pigeons were simply a common type of bird. Frankly, he never gave the pigeon a second thought…
Mike Tyson’s Foray into Pigeon Racing
Mike Tyson’s Foray into Pigeon Racing Behind the Ringside Bar and Lounge on Tonnelle Avenue in Jersey City stands a white, two-story pigeon coop with several spacious rooms. The birds can spend the day touring the city and return at…
Breeding Program for Success Part 2
Breeding Program for Success Part 2 11.One or two pair of proven breeders and their closely related bloodlines (brothers / sisters, etc.) can bring great honor to a fancier for many years. The 3 season young bird race series requires…
Breeding Pigeons – Breeding Program for Success Part 1
Breeding Pigeons – Breeding Program for Success Part 1 Because of Taiwan’s unique style of racing and the various breeding seasons, fanciers must cull, select and prepare their breeders several times a year to ensure the greatest possible fertility of…
Training Pigeons – Pigeon Training and Nutrition Part 2
Training Pigeons – Pigeon Training and Nutrition Part 2 Nutrition for Humans: Untrained humans will burn their body fat first. Trained humans will burn a lot more carbohydrates. The story in training pigeons is completely different and I will come…
Pigeon Training and Nutrition Part 1
Pigeon Training and Nutrition Part 1 If you want to run the marathon, you will have to train, otherwise you will not arrive at the finish line in time. This we can all understand and accept. To develop this ability,…
Digestion Process in Pigeons
Digestion Process in Pigeons After you have eaten a large meal at home or at a restaurant all you want to do is relax on the couch. What better way to enjoy a full stomach than to just sit and…
Can We Measure Energy in Pigeons? Part 2
Can We Measure Energy in Pigeons? Part 2 The former use energy more efficiently. Now that we know exactly how much energy a pigeon uses per hour of flight, can we, if we know how much fat our feed contains,…
