Last weeks discussion of the week we asked what you thought the current state of pigeon racing was? alarmingly the general consensus seemed to be that the sport of pigeon racing was dying and the main reason fanciers felt this way seemed to be cost. The Pigeon Insider has fanciers from all over the globe so it was pretty interesing to see some of our friends from other parts of the world say that the sport was growing. Maybe we can learn from each other and get the pigeon racing sport to grow universally all around the world by learning what each one of us are doing.
So in this weeks discussion of the week we would like to know?
What do you think fanciers can do to help the pigeon racing sport grow?
Post your comments on what you think each one of us can do to help promote the sport, also let us know if you have any ideas on how to lower costs etc. If your in an area where the sport is on the rise post your comments and let other fanciers know what has worked in your area.
We will be forwarding all of your comments to pigeon racing organizations around the world, Hopefully; together we can help the sport grow universally around the world.
The more members we have the cheaper it is, what I see happening is a club gets a trailer and then they think it is control, fellows, that’s not the way we should be. When we think we are infallible remember, that it is cheaper in numbers furthermore if a club wants separate liberation so what. Don’t be children in a field crieing its my bat and ball We teach our children sportsmanship, Why not we do the same. I came back into the sport because I alwaws missed the birds but had a family to support. The first year I won a furirtury and was acused of cheating and the next year I lucked out again. I was tempted to leave the sport I eliminated most of my birds, because of this evil man. I should have read the writing on the wall when he said I’m going to start a club and you have to pool every bird to a dollar.The conclusion is men like this don’t exist,so lets get busy helping each other and listing to the wants of each other and the sport will be better.
I know that money in needed to to operate. It seems that if money was not the driving force in every race the average joe could to fly.
O K,I did this when i was in 4th grade and 6 kids and 2 Teachers got the Pigeon bug.And to this day still do. We need to get kids interested by “On The Job Training” Persey. Lets Bring our Racers to schools,Set up 10 to 20 birds in Show Pens,or preferably more birds and let it be like an old fashion Show N Tell type of appearance. Have Kids split up into 2 person teams or pairs. for example sally and sue make up 1 team Joe and Dave make up another team etc. Show them a video first before letting them start viewing and Showing them how a pigeon is held/handled, after watching a video on racers,rollers or fantails or whatever kind/breed of pigeon. After watching a movie like 1 on Nat Geo, Let them handle the birds and bring them to the school on the hungry side so the teachers and students can hand feed them. Which should catch the attention of some of the 20 or more teachers and students. Have yourself stand at the podium and explain to the kids about the pigeons laying,the time it takes to hatch and proper handling and training methods. also bring a few ybs in the nest for them to pat and handle,explain how banding is done and when to band,talk about how the ybs are fed by the parents.After this is all done have the teams of 2 per team[2 kids] put a note inside those special bands that hold messages and have the kids write letters and place in the band. If possible have a field trip to the loft the next day so all the kids/teams can witness the letters they wrote,which should amaze them that their bird HOMED with proof being the written letters. And to even go furter to promote these kids the loft owner/speaker could invite parents/teachers/students to visit the loft on a saturday to watch their bird {the kids/teams bird come in from a race . And to even further promote the birds bring the kids and teachers to the club the night before the race to view how race/shipping night works.-I believe this is a fantastic way to promote the sport-Glen C @ GlenComLofts. Ps. Please let me know if this idea is something youde be willing to pursue, Thanks-Glen Comeau
for me, racing pigeon sport is a good hobby and sport just like horse racing. because it needs dedications
You can promote all you want. When shipping costs are one dollar and up to ship each bird, plus the training, feeding, no newbie can afford it. $30 to $40 dollars per week minimum. Electronic timers, lofts and training baskets. Wouldn’t be so bad if club members were helpful and friendly. When there not, there is better things to do elsewhere. A person get’s auctioned out at these club bird sale fundraisers. Tried raffle ideas, brat fry for charity and no one wants to do anything but complain. Not a good environment for kids. Tried 4H at a meeting. Never heard from them again.
hi all i think charity should start at home. instead donating all the money raised at pigeon shows given to charity they should now put it back to the sport promoting the sport of racing pigeons in major news papers give money to the young to get them hook on pigeons ie free membership give free entry to some of the races then it is still a tall order,
i think if a person offerd this (pigeon racing ) to a t.v. crew , just like horse racing,cars ect. popularity would grow first ,then intrest ,but like becky said we need to promote the sport ,news papers ,invite spectaters ,school classes, 4-h ,etc.
hito everyone,..
here in the philippines we give our close friends some of our birds and ecourage them to join the race…and for those tha we have just met with loft visit we give them low price when they want to buy depends on the bloodline they want…
we ordinary filipino pegion fancier always wants to have racing pegion from other country but we cant afford to by one..so we just buy birds to some guood fanciers but the problem is they dont give the right bird we want…
hope some one give us some good bloodline birds to try it here if it is still the high class bloodline..
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Chris, I am a retired educator, thirty two in the business and have access to many classrooms. I have made a few presentations and had bird releases at these schools. I always present with birds present. I will also take babies if available, you know, those UGLY little birds. Maybe you could help. I am looking for a CD or tape, that is not too long, that would be informative, to go along with my presentations in grades K-6. Any ideas?
Thanks, Miguel
Miguel
Mr. Jim Jenner is making a tape with the school pigeon flyers in his area. If you want contact him for info pigeonfilms.com
Don Campbell