Where Pigeons Go To Die is a Sentimental drama about an aging man’s fond reminiscences of his relationship with his grandfather in 1950 Midwest and the time they spent together raising racing pigeons. Click the play button below to watch…
The Racing Pigeon Diet – Optimizing Nutrition with Supplementation Part 1
The racing pigeon diet has evolved over time as research has revealed the specific nutritional requirements for optimal breeding and racing performance in the racing pigeon. No longer is the diet of 30 years ago, a diet of just peas…
Are Mobile Phone Towers Pigeon Killers?
Hundreds of disappearing racing pigeons have many fanciers pointing the finger at mobile phone towers, which are becoming more and more common across the country. Could the electro-magnetic radiation emitted by these towers be affecting the birds homing ability? Or…
Managing a Race Team
Managing a Race Team “You are the General Manager….the Buck Stops With You!!!” Overview How many times have you seen a flyer hit a tough race and suddenly they are out for the season. It’s understandable to a…
Panting in Racing Pigeons – When Is It Normal and When Is It Not, Part 4
Panting During Racing Healthy racing pigeons racing on hot days will pant. This is completely normal and understandable now that you know that panting is the bird’s natural way of cooling itself. And, it is completely normal and natural for a resting…
The Racing Pigeon Diet – Optimizing Nutrition with Supplementation Part 2
Vitamins to Be Supplemented Vitamin B12 is low or even absent in most plant foods. The most popular and effective form of supplementation is with yeast, such as Baker’s or Brewer’s yeast. Another source is inactivated yeast supplements such as…
Panting in Racing Pigeons – When Is It Normal and When Is It Not, Part 3
Panting in Healthy and Fit Birds Any healthy and fit racing pigeon that has to fly hard in a short time period will pant. Similar to a marathon runner panting after a sprint, birds pant to recover from the oxygen…
Panting in Racing Pigeons – When Is It Normal and When Is It Not, Part 2
Panting and Disease In studying the process of respiratory panting as a part of the disease process, we need to know that, compared to humans, a racing pigeons ability for the respiratory tract to heal after infection or injury is considerably reduced.…
Racing Pigeons – Managing a Team Part 2
We know of the pitfalls, here’s how to manage the team. Sub-teams Breaking your racing pigeons into sub-teams at the beginning of the season assist you in mentally visualizing your season at the beginning from a manager’s point of view.…
Tribute to Pigeon Racing
Thank you to all of our members and fanciers around the world…
