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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I just got into the sport again after 25 years. Prices on everything when up. Pigeons are very expensive. But you have some clubs that will give you some decent birds. I remember there where coops everywhere. Alot of the old timers are gone I guess. I think Pigeon racing dropped down and is stuck. What we need to do is promote. Help each other out.
its up to the members them selfs to do somthing about our dieing sport / hobby . the men at the top the committee dont seem to worried about it they just get there pay packet and are happy . we all need to upset the apple cart with someone writing a letter to all clubs with forms with the actions we the racing men want to take for the future [ then post to the committee ] and that is to try and improve and go forward . at the moment we all moan encluding me . thats it im off me soapbox .
Hi Chris,
I’m really impressed with the articles you offer though I’m new to subscribing to Pigeon Racing Pigeons. As far as I know, the racing pigeon sport is very popular in my country Taiwan and will be still growing in other country China too. There is no short cut to be succeed only when you do all the best among the best. Try to find the blind poind and the sport will never die.
Chris, pigeon racing sport is not dying. Decreasing the number of fans, it’s true but it will not die. Compared with the technological progress of course we do not have chances, but we will not falter. Greetings from Bosnia
Hi fellow fanciers, in my opinion the sport is growing dispite how exspensive the sport has become.the majority of people entering the sport has the money and employing loft managers ect.The cost for pigeons has increased tremendously however for the fancier who cant afford the exspensive pigeons has to increase his/her knowledge …it has been proven time and time again that the best pigeons was gifts to a fellow fancier or simply a pigeon spotted by a knowledgeble fancier, today it’s all about the money but money can’t by knowledge, persistance and where you want to go within the sport, most pigeon medications are all just gimmiks….they are in the bussiness to make profits.
hi to all;
for me this sport is not dying, in fact i should say that it is going bigger and wider, why do I say so because I am a newbie in this sport, and in the philippines, a lot of new fanciers is joining in this sports, it is a very nice hobby and sports. as of now it os all i can say i need to have more experiences and ideas on how to train, and how to keep the birds in condition, maybe you guys can help me in giving me tips or sending me a proper program on what to do to my birds. thanks
hi all,
i don’t think that this sport is dying now a days, just because that there are huge number of well educated persons now involve in this hobby and promote it
i also know top highflier fanciers around the world like in neepaal, america, canada, iran, pakistan, india etc. who play this hobby not for money even acces thier hobby with honesty and gain experience in it.
regards,
racing pigeons is very popular sport here in philippines, and i can say that it’s still growing, even the old fanciers passed away, there are new generation that will continue this good sport. have a nice day every one.
The sport is definetly on a decline. Due to the price of pigeons,feed,meds,and fuel.Also the interest of the younger generation is on other things and not on
pigeons. We have to start getting kids more involved some how to keep this hobby going.
Here in South Africa the pigeonsport are also declining in numbers. I’m thinking that the huge amounts that’s paid for pigeons are one of the main contributers of placing a lid on the sport (I know that you must spend to get the best) There is however a bealieve that the richer person will be able to buy better pigeons. Furthermore it’s the distances that our union vote in. Know small fancier could compete succesfully with his small team of racers.