As the table below shows, the major part of what we feed our pigeons consists of carbohydrates. A pigeon’s digestive system changes the carbohydrates of the maize, wheat and peas into animal proteins, which are then stored in the muscles…
*Video* Feed Program for Non-Racing and Breeding Racing Pigeons
Here is a fantastic video from Lavender Hill Lofts showing exactly how they feed their non-racing and breeding Racing pigeons. Check it out by clicking the video below. The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine – The…
*Video* Quick and Easy Way to Give Vitamins and Minerals To Your Racing Pigeons
Here is a great video from Dr. John Lamberton where he shows you a quick and easy way to administer vitamins and minerals to your racing pigeons in the daily feeding of grain. The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine…
The Racing Pigeon Diet – Optimizing Nutrition with Supplementation Part 3: Additional Nutritional Considerations
Additional Nutritional Considerations Loss of Nutrients The loss of nutrients in stored seed should be considered when ensuring optimal nutrition for your racing pigeons. Consider the fact that seed gets harvested once a year so, at some point, the available…
Pigeon Feeding Schedule Utilizing Raw Peanuts
Pigeon Feeding Schedule Utilizing Raw Peanuts Before breeding season keep all breeders on a protein diet of 15-17% grain mixture and an assortment of various grains, 12-18 different types of seed, plus electrolytes, vitamins, minerals in the water 2 times…
Raw Peanut’s: An Important Part of a Racing Pigeon’s Diet
Raw Peanut’s: An Important Part of a Racing Pigeon’s Diet The racing in Taiwan is the most challenging and difficult for the young racing pigeon. The strenuous schedule or race series and the very young age of the birds requires…
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,…
Can We Measure Energy in Pigeons? Part 1
Can We Measure Energy in Pigeons? Part 1 When we go to the city for the day or a weekend, we make sure that we are well prepared for the trip. We take a coat, our wallet, perhaps a camera…
