Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 3 On the other hand, we note that the large individual white fibers have relatively few blood vessels running over their surfaces and that they have a very poor capacity to use oxygen, the burning of fuel, the burning of fuel, because they contain very little myoglobin. […]
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 2 Another important fact to realize is that, in birds, there are two basic types of muscle, based on the color and function of these muscles. The first of these is white muscle such as that seen best in the pale breast muscles of the domestic chicken. […]
Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 1 As increasing amounts of literature about pigeons become available, it follows that there are many more informed fanciers than ever before. Scientific principles in the nutrition, breeding, racing, and indeed all aspects of the sport are much more evident even though there are many fads and […]
Nutrition, vitamins and minerals There’s more to feeding than just grain and grit. Nowadays, pigeon fanciers know that there’s more to feeding than just grain and grit. Certainly, grains are an excellent source of energy, protein, and fibre, but they are very low in the minerals, trace elements and vitamins required for the exertions of […]
Pigeon Racing; What Make’s a Champion? Ever since becoming interested and falling in love with the wonderful world of pigeon racing I have always wondered what the secret was, what made the champions so successful. You see and hear it time and time again experienced fanciers dominating the race sheets while new comers to the […]
Pigeon Racing In August During the month of August a number of racing fanciers give more attention to their young birds. This stage is very crucial yet enjoyable. On the other hand, we should never forget that breeders and old bird racers should get their ample share of attention and time as well. After the […]
Giving Iodine to your Racing Pigeons Lugol’s Iodine is necessary in avian nutrition and supplementation is desirable. It should be administered one (1) day a week at one (1) Teaspoon per gallon, and during the racing season I recommend it is used the day after the race. Additional benefits are: LUGOLS is a disinfectant, and […]
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Well we are well into 2013!! and I hope you are having a fantastic year so far!. You are a huge par of the Pigeon Insider and I value your opinion so I just wanted to give you an update for 2013 on what I have planned (and not planned) for this year for […]
Training Racing Pigeons During The Mid Season Training mid season is a huge question and there is no one right answer. It depends a lot on how you manage your team during the races. If they are all beat down from tough races, then you are in rebuilding mode. If you are managing your team […]