Old Birds Old bird systems are designed around motivation. Cocks and hens are motivated by their love for home (security, food, shelter), their nest box, their mate, their eggs, etc. Natural system This system allows for the birds to mate…
Old and Young Bird Racing System
Old and Young Bird Racing System Old Birds I race 16 pairs of cocks and hens. I stop the yearling at 350 miles, two years and older go all the way. I pair the birds mid febuary and they raise…
April in the Loft Part 1 – Health of the Young Racing Pigeon
April in the Loft Part 1– Health of the Young Racing Pigeon The health of the young racing pigeon is the first and foremost priority of the successful fancier. By this time of year, it is common to have the…
John Glemser’s Young Bird Tips
John Glemser’s Young Bird Tips John puts the lights on 24 hours a day, in the breeding lofts. He does this until May 1, and then the lights are turned off. “That is my first hatch only.” They are loft…
Conclusion – Feed and Medication Programs for Young Birds in Training
Over the past few days we have discussed Bob prisco’s feed and medication program for his young birds during weaning, settling & loft flying and road training. If you missed those articles you can read them by clicking the links below. =>…
Road Training and Racing Pigeons – Feed and Medication Program for Young Birds in Training
Road Training and Racing Pigeons – Feed and Medication Program for Young Birds in Training FEED – 3 times a day: Once in morning 2 hours before road training; Once mid-day; Once evening. Feed the birds all they want to…
Settling and Loft Flying Pigeons – Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds In Training
Settling and Loft Flying Pigeons – Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds In Training SETTLING and LOFT FLY: 35-40 DAY OLD BIRDS should be settled to the loft and know the trapping procedures. As birds start flying freely around…
Feeding Pigeons During Weaning- Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds in Training
Feeding Pigeons During Weaning- Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds in Training Success with racing pigeons in a young bird racing series starts with good, healthy birds and a proper feed and medication program. Assuming you have good breeders…
Education: Important to Young Bird Training (Part 2 of 2)
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…
