Craig Goode In 1966, Craig’s older brothers, Kavin and David got their first homing pigeons from a neighbor. And so Craig’s lifelong love of being a pigeon fancier began at the age of five. Together the boys built their first…
The Darkening System
The Darkening System First when we say darkening your loft You can use anything to cover your loft windows with whatever is convenient and at your disposal: curtain material, wood, or a piece of tin. I personally cut up a…
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…
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…
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…
EggBound
EggBound Egg binding, or the obstruction of the uterus or oviduct by an egg, is a common problem seen in female birds. Since it can occur in a female bird, even if a mate is not present, unmated pet birds…
EggBinding
EggBinding As we move through the breeding season, there is increased discussion of the problem of egg binding. What is egg binding? Egg binding is the inability of a hen to pass a developed or partially developed egg. A partially…
