Teacher Uses Racing Pigeons As Learning Tool Clarkdale, Mississippi teacher Ronnie Shumaker has long used pigeons to help his students learn. Students race their pigeons against the birds of other students and teachers, and learn important academic skills in the…
When to Train Your Racing Pigeons
When to Train Your Racing Pigeons by Domanski Family Lofts Loft Flying Loft flying should be done when ever it is convenient for you. This is one of the trainings you can adjust for your work schedule. If you work…
Training Racing Pigeons – The Training Crate and Road Training
Hey, The other day I posted a post called “Training Racing Pigeons – From the Beginning to the Roof” where we covered things such as beginning training techniques, when to start letting them out of the loft, roof training, what…
Calcium in Racing Pigeons
Calcium in Racing Pigeons Calcium is the most prevalent mineral in a racing pigeons body and is required in the diet in a greater amount than any other mineral. The chick needs calcium for skeletal mineralization and the egg laying hen…
Racing Pigeons on The Natural System
Racing Pigeons on The Natural System The Natural System is a pigeon racing system that uses both cocks and hens racing from a natural nest position. It requires one section for old birds as hens and cocks do not need…
Pigeon Racing: The Decline of Long Distance Racing
During the last decade it seems there has been a decline in long distance pigeon racing. Long ago, there was great pride in winning a 500 mile race and having a 500 mile day bird in your loft. Slowly,…
Pigeon Racing Partnerships: the good, the bad, the just plain ugly!
Pigeon Racing Partnerships: the good, the bad, the just plain ugly! Overview Pigeon racing can be enjoyed by anyone. Competitive pigeon racing takes dedication, skill, the ability to adapt, learn, improve and hopefully strive to achieve success. It takes…
Pigeon Racing – The Pro’s and Con’s of Combines
This section is intended to define pigeon racing at the combine or federation level. What is a combine and how is it organized? A combine is a coalition of clubs that come together to compete in the same race…
Pigeon Racing – The Pros and Cons of Average Speed
What is average speed? Average Speed is a loft award for overall performance in pigeon racing. It is sometimes broken down into short average speed and long average speed, the computation for average speed is the speed of the first…
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.…
