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…
Feeding Young Widowhood Cocks
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gWkqKgLzyU] Here’s another great video from Dr. John Lamberton, in this video he shows us his techniques for feeding young widowhood cocks in the nestbox. Also pay attention to how he associates feeding with his call, this is a very…
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing – Feed Table
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing – Feed Table This is the Feed Table that goes along with the Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing article series. Brief Summary of Table 1 Examples of grains and concentrates high in protein: Peas, beans,…
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 pigeon loft with good birds, the best you can obtain.…
Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance
Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance As one reads the various journals and books on pigeon racing it is easy to becomes very confused as far as putting it all together to win. Subjects such as nutrition, training, health…
Garlic and Racing Pigeons
Garlic and Racing Pigeons Now what about the use of garlic in racing pigeons? It is a popular, widely used product, but solid, scientific information on its effects in pigeons seems to be scarce. Everything from cloves of garlic to…
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 – 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 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…
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Introduction
Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Introduction Following a series of seminars delivered in Australia during the Fall, I was approached by some fanciers interested in grains/seeds and their levels of nutrients. It occurred to me then that it might be…
