This weeks discussion of the week is…
What do you think the current state of pigeon racing is?
For example do you think pigeon racing is growing or dying and why, express your views and share with others your opinions on the current state of pigeon racing by placing your vote in the poll below then posting a comment in the comment section below this post.
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it’s true as to what mr. greg s. said the racing pigeon sport in the philippines is still growing.many pigeon clubs are being established in different areas in the metro and also in the provinces.
good day to everybody and enjoy our pigeon sport!
Yes the sport is dying in some areas one of the reasons i see is when a veteran flyer that gets beat gets mad because he gave the fancier birds and the old saying is get out the crying towel because hes not really a sportsman. I am glad when a fancier does well with my bird. Help a beginner out and teach him or her to be a sportsman and give off your best. Always look out for who you can help. I have seen men not offer to help a kid in their area out but when I won a big race this man walk up and said see i took fourth, I felt like saying and you are a decrease to the sport only worring about self In 2 yrs back in the sport. I SEE ALOT OF GREED from the SPORT KILLERS
Here in new zealand its sadly static at best. People are just stunning, the club racing fantastic. the old hands help the new, birds are given or you can buy. My father is the president of the local club, you just have to look into his eyes when he talks about his birds to know its not going to die just yet. if its a passion…it will survive.
Here in the Philippines the number of pigeon fanciers is increasing as well as the pigeon clubs big or small.
Happy New year! happy flying..
Greg S.
i dont realy know , i havent raced or join a club yet , but here in ft. wayne, in. i here some guys around here complaine about this and that , but personaly i see it as a rich sport that i want to partisipate in, but realy cant afford ,i got into pigeons for the enjoyment of the animal,i do, in the near future plan on partisipating in one loft races.but most of those are alittle rich. maybe that amonst other pricey reasons the sport is on a decline .like i said i hope the sport is around long enough for my grandson to enjoy.
i hear people mixing honey ,candy with feed . why , wouldnt that add unnessesary sugar levels ?
im not sure i,v only been in the sport a short time ,have noticed most people are very friendly ,and helpful ,imy grandson is 2 yrs. old and loves (his) birds! i hope it lasts long enough he can appreciate thier beauty , and grace terry area13loft
Hard to say really. There are certainly fewer young people involved in the sport and it is quite expensive now to keep going, so it probably is dying off a little bit. In the UK there are still lots of clubs around but it never gets any publicity. It would be a real shmae if it did die off because it’s a fantastic sport to be apart of and i’m still amazed by some of the feats of endurance and courage that a simple pigeon displays.
hi to everyone..
here in the philippines, pegion racing is still rising. we filipinos love pigeon racing..there more small racing clubs every year…pegion hobby is becoming pegion sports even with those fancier that are not rich..we all know that our hobby’s are depending in our budget in other to give our flying friends good health in order to win..like me i’m just a small time pegion fancier here in our country and i cant buy expensive birds in order to get the best bloodlines but i always give my pegions everything thier need for us to win but maybe my breeds are not the best birds that can give a troupy..so i still trying my best even i dont have the right birds for long distance race..
maybe you can help me to fullfil my dreams,
to have a champship troupy with my birds..
thank to everyone..
Hi all
In Johannesburg it is a dying sport.We do not get young intrest and I think todays
kids are more interested in the computers. The fanciers send there birds to
Sun City Million Dollar Race and there they have a chance to recope some or all of there money.I think that is the way the sport will go. Afew stock birds that is all
We need to do something to get pigeon racing on the map
hi my name is josh i read your comment on pigeon racer and i agree with you i started with pigeons last year and they are good to have i am located in cape town if u ever come down here to race i would like to meet u contact me on 0216972816
thanx bye
josh