Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Winning Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Strategies - Pigeon Insider The leading Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Community ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [How do you pair your breeders? - Part One](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-do-you-pair-your-breeders-2/) - How do you pair your breeders? - Part One Fanciers start looking back at their old and young bird racing seasons in November and start to look at bringing in new birds to their lofts. If they didn’t do well in the short races, they’re going to be looking for speed birds. If the long - [Spraddle Legged Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/spraddle-legged-pigeons/) - I am sure we have all experienced spraddle-legged youngsters in the nest. Here one or both legs splays outward producing a deformity in the leg or legs. The deformity is mainly in the ability to position the limb in a proper posture; but can also result in true deformed bones or joints of the involved - [Racing Pigeons: Three Things to Look For When Selecting Breeders](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/racing-pigeons-three-things-to-look-for-when-selecting-breeders/) - Racing Pigeons: Three Things to Look For When Selecting Breeders 1. Racing Performance Chances are better that you will produce a winning pigeon if you are breeding from birds that are winners. In racing pigeons, we are selecting for so many factors many of which can not be seen or detected when holding a pigeon - [Can We Measure Energy in Pigeons? Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/can-we-measure-energy-in-pigeons-part-1/) - Our pigeons are also prepared for a flight each week. On the short races (Vitesse) we feed a little lighter and less then for the middle distance (Midfond) and for the long races (Fond) usually peanuts are fed, in order to give the birds more energy. But, are we giving them enough? How we feed them is often a matter of, it feels right. - [Can We Measure Energy in Pigeons? Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/can-we-measure-energy-in-pigeons-part-2/) - The former use energy more efficiently. Now that we know exactly how much energy a pigeon uses per hour of flight, can we, if we know how much fat our feed contains, calculate how much a pigeon needs? Example: Let’s suppose your pigeons were being entered for Orleans, and that the race would normally take 6 hours of flying for our pigeons. - [Q&A With Pigeon Racing Champion Ron Pairan](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/qa-with-pigeon-racing-champion-ron-pairan/) - Q&A With Pigeon Racing Champion Ron Pairan Q. When did you start racing pigeons and how did you get interested in the sport A. I became interested after a couple of my friends got pigeons. One of them, Ron Boyer, still races in California. Though I had pigeons, I wasn’t able to race them, and - [Training Racing Pigeons - Types of Tosses "Developing Leaders Instead of Followers"](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/racing/training-racing-pigeons-types-of-tosses-developing-leaders-instead-of-followers/) - Types of Tosses "Developing Leaders Instead of Followers" To this point we've discussed group tossing. This is where you take the whole team and release them at once. When the flock heads for home there is usually one or more leaders. At times the leaders will change. For the most part, there are a LOT - [The Probiotic "Health Dividend" (Part 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-probiotic-health-dividend-part-2/) - The Probiotic "Health Dividend" (Part 2 of 2) By: John Vance When all defenses are working properly, 98% of all pathogenic invaders are neutralized and flushed out of the digestive tract without having penetrated the intestinal lining. However, when all defenses are not working properly, a pathogenic population may be successful in expanding its presence, - [Beyond the Hype; Identify the Truth Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/beyond-the-hype-identify-the-truth-part-2/) - Beyond the Hype; Identify the Truth Part 2 In part 1 of "Beyond the Hype; Identify the truth" we discussed 7 qualities that all champion fanciers have in common and how easy it is for new and experienced fanciers to get information overloaded. In part 2 we wanted to shed the hype and explain each - [*Video* Pigeons Used to Smuggle Drugs](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-pigeons-used-to-smuggle-drugs/) - Pigeons Used to Smuggle Drugs Here is a pretty interesting news story, even though the pigeons were being used in a bad way it still shows how magnificent these birds are. ANCHOR: Brazilian prison authorities have discovered a new smuggling scheme used in jails. Carrier pigeons are being used to deliver drugs and mobile phones - [The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-racing-pigeon-loft-part-1/) - The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 1 Irrespective of its geography, shape, size or structure, the loft must provide the pigeons with: Sunlight during the day. A secure place to rest at night. Sunlight and the elevated flight Sunlight is a basic requirement for all birds and it is easy to see the positive effect that - [How did you get involved in pigeon racing or pigeon keeping in general?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-did-you-get-involved-in-pigeon-racing-or-pigeon-keeping-in-general/) - In going along with the pigeon racing promotion theme in this weeks discussion of the week we would like to know, How did you get involved in pigeon racing or pigeon keeping in general? You see, if we could figure out what got you interested in pigeon racing or pigeons in general for that matter we - [*Video* Mike Tyson: "A pigeon caused my first fight"](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/mike-tyson-a-pigeon-caused-my-first-fight/) - Here is a great video of Mike Tyson telling Graham Bensinger about his lifelong love for pigeons and why one caused his very first fight. - [Show Us Your Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/showusyourloft/) - Show Us Your Loft! We love seeing what our members are doing around the world. Post a picture of your loft and share it with the Pigeon Insider Community. Look forward to seeing them. Click here to post your loft picture and to view other lofts from the Pigeon Insider community! - [Pigeon Racing – 10 Commandments to Increase Your Lofts Performance](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/general-thoughts/pigeon-racing-10-commandments-increase-lofts-performance/) - When it comes to pigeon racing, you will find 101 different methods to get to the finish line. The truth is there is no ONE perfect way or "system" to develop your loft and race team. That's what makes racing pigeons so amazing, it’s an individual journey to the tops of the race sheets. Those - [Vote Now: Winning Knowledge -VS- Winning Birds](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/discussion-of-the-week/vote-now-winning-knowledge-vs-winning-birds/) - Hey fellow flyer and lover of the sport! I have been running the Pigeon Insider for close to seven years now and over that time I have had the pleasure of meeting, talking to and interacting with many fanciers both new and old. Over that time and through all of my countless conversations with flyers - [The Natural Flying Mated Method- part II](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/the-natural-flying-mated-part-ii/) - The Natural Flying Mated - part II From the chosen candidates I will eliminate until I have only two or three left which are both in top physical condition and also in the right nesting condition to create the required mental condition. My pool and nomination birds will come from these last few selections. I - [Ornithosis In Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/diseases/ornithosis-in-racing-pigeons/) - Ornithosis In Racing Pigeons Health is the most fundamental and important topics in pigeon racing. It doesn't matter how good a pigeon is or how well its fed an unhealthy pigeon will never be able to win a race. Occasionally, we will select some very interesting questions and answers concerning a certain topic and publish - [13 Tips For Pigeon Racers](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/general-thoughts/13-tips-for-pigeon-racers/) - Here are 13 tips for pigeon racers that will help you during the season. #1. How about racing on the “Dark System” with only half your pigeons? As you wean the youngsters place the young hens on the "Dark System” and the young cocks on natural light. The young cocks will be going through the - [Tips For Racing Pigeons Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/general-thoughts/tips-for-racing-pigeons-part-2/) - Tips For Racing Pigeons Part 2 We had a great response to the first set of 13 tips for racing pigeons, if you missed that post you can check it out by clicking here. In today's post we are going to cover another great set of tips that will help you win more races. #14. - [*Video* Letting your pigeons go outside the loft for the first time.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/video-letting-your-pigeons-go-outside-the-loft-for-the-first-time/) - Letting your pigeons go outside the loft for the first time. A few helpful tips for those releasing your pigeons for the first time. It can be scary when letting your birds out to free fly for the first time, so here are a few tips for letting your birds outside of the loft the - [Breeding Racing Pigeons is Easy](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/breeding-racing-pigeons-is-easy/) - Breeding Racing Pigeons is Easy by Dr. Wim Peters Get two pigeons, one of either gender, provide them with a loft, nesting material and a secluded spot and before long, on average 10 days later, the hen will have laid two eggs. Hatching begins immediately and after 18 days baby pigeons pip out of the - [How to Pair Racing Pigeons for Breeding, Simple Guidelines to Follow.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/how-to-pair-racing-pigeons-for-breeding-simple-guidelines-to-follow/) - There are guidelines that can help one in the search for breeding potential. First to consider, is the pedigree. And by pedigree I mean a full disclosure of the immediate predecessors and their performances, in either the race loft or the breeding loft. The reason is that the more winners that appear in the ancestors, - [Medicating, Feeding and Training Racing Pigeons for Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/nutrition/medicating-feeding-and-training-racing-pigeons-for-racing/) - There are many roads that lead to success in this particular subject, and although they all have some measure of success, there are methods that may cause the pigeons to be virtually useless as racers or breeders after their first or second year. Most keenness starts with the time just before the racing season when - [Dissection of a Winning Racing Pigeon](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/dissection-of-a-winning-racing-pigeon/) - To be able to breed winners we need to understand the factors or attributes that determine the ability of any pigeon to win races. Tackling the problem from a slightly different angle than usual, may help us to arrive at an answer more readily. Finding the essential truth about winners may require some dissecting so - [A Simple Plan to Keeping Your Racing Pigeons Healthy](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/general-thoughts/a-simple-plan-to-keeping-your-racing-pigeons-healthy/) - I have raised pigeons for over 55 years. So what I'm about to lay out for you comes from years of experience breeding and racing pigeons. Many of you will not have heard this information from any source before because there is no profit in sharing this information other than sportsmanship. This simple understanding of - [Interview with World Champion Jos Thone](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/champion-fanciers/interview-with-world-champion-jos-thone/) - If you don't know who Jos Thone is then today I have a treat for you. Jos Thone is a name synonymous with pigeon racing, he has accomplished everything a fancier could ever want to in this sport and in many cases has done it six times over. To say he is a super champion - [Join the Pigeon Insider Facebook VIP List in 5 Easy Steps](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/join-the-pigeon-insider-facebook-vip-list-in-5-easy-steps/) - Did you know that there is exclusive pigeon racing tips, tricks, techniques and strategies that you may be missing? But don't worry because today I'm going to show you how to get access to this exclusive content and join the Pigeon Insider Facebook VIP list for free in just 5 easy steps. So go ahead - [The #1 Secret to Winning in Pigeon Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/general-thoughts/the-1-secret-to-winning-in-pigeon-racing/) - Keeping records may not be the first thing you think of when breeding, training or doing anything else in your loft, but can be key to future success. It’s not only important to know the father and mother of your youngsters but there grandparents, in other words about their origins. That is why most fanciers - [Feed, Nutrition and Peanuts For Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/nutrition/feed-nutrition-and-peanuts-for-racing-pigeons/) - As the table below shows, the major part of what we feed our pigeons consists of carbohydrates. A pigeon's digestive system changes the carbohydrates of the maize, wheat and peas into animal proteins, which are then stored in the muscles and the liver of the bird in the form of glycogen. During the race the - [Pigeon Racing Taking Flight in China](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/pigeon-racing-taking-flight-in-china/) - Wine, gold and art are traditional investments made by wealthy Chinese but a new and growing investment has been taking flight in recent years, racing pigeons. Carrier pigeons have been a functional part of Chinese socienty since they delivered mail during the Ming Dynasty but racing pigeons in China has emerged following the cultural revolution. - [Where Pigeons Go To Die](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/where-pigeons-go-to-die/) - 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 it now (Run Time 1:31:56) Where Pigeons Go to Die is a 1990 made-for-television film - ["American Pigeon Racing" Documentary](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/american-pigeon-racing-documentary/) - Summary One of the best pigeon presenters known to history Toni Melucci introduces this documentary film that will captivate the avid pigeon racing fancier. This video takes us all around the Gulf Coast of Florida and west of the Mississippi River to the Southern wards of New Orleans. A passionate Fancier, who serves as a - [The Miracles of Chlorine...NOT!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/the-miracles-of-chlorine/) - **Before reading this article I would like to tell you that I DO NOT AGREE! with putting chlorine, bleach or any other chemical like that into your birds drinking water. These chemicals are toxic to the birds, in the article below you will notice that Dr. Marx states that after using the chlorine in his - [Treating Pigeons with Spraddle Legs](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/treating-pigeons-with-spraddle-legs/) - Spraddle Legs is a condition caused as a result of a newly hatched pigeon not being able to get good footing in the hatcher or brooder right after hatching. The photos here are of a Silver Spangled Hamburg chick that hatched in a GQF Sportsman and jumped out of the tray and tried to walk around - [What do you think of the Pigeon Insider?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/what-do-you-think-of-the-pigeon-insider/) - Hey, I just wanted to ask you a quick question... What do you think of the Pigeon Insider? Please post your comments here and let me know what you think of it, do you love it or hate it, do you like the articles and videos, have you found it valuable ect, just let me know what you - [Pigeon Disease - The Eight Most Common Health Problems in Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-disease-the-eight-most-common-health-problems-in-pigeons/) - The eight most common health problems with our pigeons are: Paratyphoid, Paramyxovirus, Canker, Cocci, Worms, Adeno-Coli Syndrome, Ornithosis and Candida. 1. PARATHYPHOID (Salmonella) Paratyphoid can be caused by un-sanitary conditions and the contamination of feed by rodents. It also can occur when introducing new pigeons into the loft, without checking first if they are healthy. Before - [Digestion Process in Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/digestion-process-in-pigeons/) - The pigeon has a crop, where a pre-digestion process takes place. The large grains are ground up when enter the gizzard (stomach). Depending on the type of food the pigeons eat this process can be long or short. Peas, beans and corn etc. therefore need a longer time then peeled rice or dari etc. - [Recognition Of Physical Attributes of Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/recognition-of-physical-attributes-of-racing-pigeons/) - Recognition Of Physical Attributes of Racing Pigeons It has become obvious over many years that although all pigeons have similar physical attributes, variations in these inheritances will enhance the capabilities to make some more capable athletes than others. Also some will be more capable of passing these enhancements down from generation to generation. This has - [Jack Barkel](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/jack-barkel/) - Jack Barkel | Website JACK BARKEL must surely have been the youngest serious keeper of fancy pigeons of all times. He started this hobby, which was to develop into an abiding passion and fully-fledged sport later on, in 1941, at the tender age of five! Jack remembers: The Second World War was in full swing, - [*Video* Old Timer Water Secret For Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/old-timer-water-secret-for-your-racing-pigeons/) - Old Timer Water Secret For Your Racing Pigeons Many top lofts use grape juice to help improve their racing pigeon's race performance and overall condition. Before a race use it Tuesday and Wednesday and after a hard race on return day and the next day. Mix one whole can per one gallon of water. I've seen - [Energy, Vitality and Stamina](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/energy-vitality-and-stamina/) - Energy, Vitality and Stamina These three words in the title of this article are often misinterpreted when we come to applying them to our sport of pigeon racing. Too often have I read articles by learned people likening the preparation of our pigeons to that of runners, cyclists and even boxers? Strange to say they - [Interview with Racing Pigeon Feed Consultant Willem Mulder](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/interview-with-willem-mulder/) - Who is Willem Mulder and what do you do?\nMy name is Willem Mulder. I am a feed nutrition consultant for a animal feed company. My specialty is racing pigeon feeds. - [What Do You Think is The Current State of Pigeon Racing?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/discussion-of-the-week/what-do-you-think-is-the-current-state-of-pigeon-racing/) - 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 - [Racing Pigeons on Widowhood, Training and Feeding Explained](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/racing-pigeons-on-widowhood-training-and-feeding-explained/) - Racing Pigeons on Widowhood, Training and Feeding Explained by Robert Mihaila The loft-training system During the winter months my bird's do not train at all, when its time to start training again I want to bring the flying condition back so we begin with loft training. The training starts when all pairs are sitting for about 5 days - [*Video* The Secret's of The Champion's](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/champion-fanciers/video-the-secrets-of-the-champions/) - Click Here For More Information *Video* The Secret's of The Champion's In this video we cover why most people struggle in the sport of pigeon racing and ultimately end up quitting all together and how the champion pigeon racer's always seem to constantly dominate the race sheets. In this video you will learn... The 3 - [Pigeon Racing; What Make's a Champion?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/pigeon-racing-what-makes-a-champion/) - 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 Health Matters Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-health-matters-part-1/) - From a veterinary health point of view pigeons represent an extreme therapeutic challenge. In a closed stock loft or parrot aviary, where the movement of birds in and out is very low it is simply a matter of testing birds, identifying what diseases are present and treating them. Once this has been done good care, - [The Pigeon Loft - Healthy Pigeons Win Races! Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeonloft-healthy-pigeons-win-races-part-1/) - The Pigeon Loft - Healthy Pigeons Win Races! Part 1 In order for a pigeon loft to win consistently in tough competition four things are required. You must fill your pigeon loft with good birds, the best you can obtain. Fit Birds They must be well conditioned motivated Birds They must want to come home - [Feeding Young Widowhood Cocks](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/feeding-young-widowhood-cocks/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gWkqKgLzyU] Here's another great video from Dr. John Lamberton, in this video he shows us his techniques for feeding young widowhood cocks in the nestbox. Also pay attention to how he associates feeding with his call, this is a very important thing in pigeon racing. By now I'm sure you already know just how important - [Pigeon Feeding - Feeding to Win](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeonfeeding-feeding-to-win/) - Pigeon Feeding - Feeding to Win During the racing season, the main function of food is to provide the fuel for flying. Our common aim is to provide the racing pigeon with the best fuel for race day. To do this consistently we must have a good understanding of the food itself. The following paragraphs - [The Pigeon Racing Medicine Cabinet](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/the-pigeon-racing-medicine-cabinet/) - The Pigeon Racing Medicine Cabinet Medicines which the fancier may be wise to stock, and the reasons to use them: Baytril--a good choice for serious infections, mainly intestinal or systemic. This drug comes in tablet form and individual pigeons can be dosed at 5mg per pigeon per day. Flock treat with the liquid Baytril only - [Helpful tips for Pigeon Auctions (part 3 of 3)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/helpful-tips-for-pigeon-auctions-part-3-of-3/) - Helpful tips for pigeon auctions continued... 6. Avoid "Auction Fever". It will cause a buyer to spend more than he or she wants. Hold you emotions in check. Free food and alcohol affect these emotions. The food is OK, but the alcohol gets you to open up your wallet. Keep to the rule: once you - [Pigeon Auction Helpful Tips (part 2 of 3)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-auction-helpful-tips-part-2-of-3/) - Helpful Tips for purchasing pigeons at auctions. 1. Make sure the representatives of the auction company or the sponsors and management of the auction have a vested interest to provide a positive image for the sport and have excellent reputations and high integrity. 2. Buyers should do some serious homework and check the reputation and - [Pigeon Auctions, Helpful Tips (Part 1 of 3)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-auctions-helpful-tips-part-1-of-3/) - The vast majority of public auctions are credible events that provide an excellent opportunity for buyers and sellers to meet at a central location and conduct business. Also, they provide an excellent opportunity for buyers and sellers to arrive at the fair market value of the birds. Pigeon Auction Categories: 1. Complete Sell Out: A - [The Natural Flying Mated Method- part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/the-natural-flying-mated-part-1/) - The Natural Flying Mated - part 1 Fanciers are always seeking methods by which the pigeons may be urged to race home faster. One cannot hope to find a better method to assist in this matter than the pigeon's own natural instinct. The first and most important consideration for pigeons are food and water. Once - [Long Distance Pigeon Racing Takes Patience](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/long-distance-pigeon-racing-takes-patience/) - Long Distance Pigeon Racing Takes Patience One of the basic principles of long distance racing is that you need a lot of patience. There are different long distance breeds that will only perform well as a yearling or at the age of two so it is essential that you allow your pigeons time to develop - [Homing Pigeons Fly Home Using Mental Map](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/general-thoughts/homing-pigeons-fly-home-using-mental-map/) - Homing Pigeons Fly Home Using Mental Map (Source: RedOrbit) Homing pigeons fly off from an unknown place in unfamiliar territory and still manage to find their way home. Their ability to find their way home has always been fascinating to us humans. Despite intensive research, it is not yet definitively clear where this unusual gift - [Dr. Rob Marshall](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/champion-fanciers/dr-rob-marshall/) - Dr. Rob Marshall Dr. Rob Marshall is a bird veterinarian with more than 25 years experience in treating birds. He has kept birds since the age of eight. The age he decided to become a bird veterinarian. Since 1975, Dr. Marshall has been attending to birds as a veterinarian. In 1988, he received his M.A.C.V.Sc. - [Nutrition, Vitamins and Minerals](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/nutrition-vitamins-and-minerals/) - 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 - [Feeding Pigeons During Weaning- Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds in Training](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/feeding-pigeons-feed-medication-program-for-young-birds-in-training/) - Feeding Pigeons During Weaning- Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds in Training Success with racing pigeons in a young bird racing series starts with good, healthy birds and a proper feed and medication program. Assuming you have good breeders that produce healthy, well developed young birds that potentially will handle the tough style of - [Road Training and Racing Pigeons - Feed and Medication Program for Young Birds in Training](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/road-training-and-racing-pigeons-feed-and-medication-program-for-young-birds-in-training/) - Road Training and Racing Pigeons - Feed and Medication Program for Young Birds in Training FEED - 3 times a day: Once in morning 2 hours before road training; Once mid-day; Once evening. Feed the birds all they want to eat at each feeding. The birds are always sent to road training with plenty of - [Summer Youngsters: A Blessing for the Patient Fancier](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/4960/) - Summer Youngsters: A Blessing for the Patient Fancier by Verheecke Marc - Degrave Martin (PIPA) Most fanciers are not fond of breeding pigeons in summer: they breed two or maybe three rounds from their loft without paying much attention to it and that is it. If a fancier does decide to let his breeders sit - [The Problem With Flying Hens](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/the-problem-with-flying-hens/) - The Problem With Flying Hens by John Lambrechts - Jules Gallez (PIPA) Hens can compete against widowers in the most demanding long distance races. Victor Eerdekens from Limburg proved that in a tough Pau. He won 2nd National from a distance of 971 km. (600 miles). The winner was a 3-year-old hen feeding a 10-day-old - [How to Train and Handle Your Racing Pigeons The Right Way](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/how-to-train-and-handle-your-racing-pigeons-the-right-way/) - How to Train and Handle Your Racing Pigeons The Right Way by Theunis F - Gallez Jules - Degrave Martin (PIPA) The training of a pigeon starts the moment it is weaned and has to fend for itself. Youngsters are weaned any time between 21 and 28 days of age. They would normally not attempt - [Different Method's of Racing Pigeons (Part 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/different-methods-of-racing-pigeons-part-2/) - Different Method's of Racing Pigeons (Part 2) by Theunis F - Gallez Jules - Degrave Martin (PIPA) It is difficult to strike a happy medium but by study and experience one gradually evolves a system to which one's pigeons respond and by which one can achieve success. I have found that one should become acquainted with - [Different Method's of Racing Pigeons (Part 1)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/different-methods-of-racing-pigeons-part-1/) - Different Method's of Racing Pigeons (Part 1) by Theunis F - Gallez Jules - Degrave Martin (PIPA) At one time the natural system of racing, where the pigeons are mated and then flown whilst they are breeding or feeding youngsters, was the only system known. Belgium fanciers, however, discovered and developed what is today known as the - [Famous Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/famouspigeons/) - G. I. Joe G.I Joe is one of the most famous pigeons in history, most noted for saving a thousand soldiers during WWII. During the month of October 1943, British troops were trying to advance on the German held Italian town of Colvi Veccia. In an effort to weaken the German position, the infantry ordered - [The Heroic Story of Cher Ami](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-heroic-story-of-cher-ami/) - The Heroic Story of Cher Ami Prior to the age of electronic communication, pigeons were one of the most reliable forms of communication in existence. During World War I, pigeons carried thousands of messages that saved many hundreds of lives. In World War II pigeons continued to be used. Radios were frequently not working due - [The Great Pigeon Race Disaster of 97'](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-other/the-great-pigeon-race-disaster-of-97/) - The Great Pigeon Race Disaster of 97 One of the great joys of science is the unexpected discovery of a wondrous ability in what you had thought to be a drab, uninteresting creature. This is why I have recently become fascinated with homing pigeons (Columba livia). These small grey birds have a remarkable ability to - [Trapping - The Difference Between Winning and Loosing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/trapping/) - Trapping - The Difference Between Winning and Loosing Trapping is a big part of the race. If the bird comes home, but does not go in, the race is not over. To win races you have to have birds that will trap on command. This takes conditioning. You have to train over and over when - [Dr. John Lamberton](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/dr-john-lamberton/) - Dr. John Lamberton Dr. John Lamberton, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA is dedicated to breeding, training, and racing champion homing pigeons in the USA and Belgium with Mr. Jef Cuypers. Dr. Lamberton provides thoughtful science-based information to fanciers by sharing his practical loft management strategy and positive approach to the sport of racing pigeons. His website and - [Resistance Training Technique For Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/resistance-training-technique-for-your-racing-pigeons/) - Training Tosses Into the Wind by Dr. John Lamberton As you will see in this short video, Dr. John Lamberton requires his racing pigeons to fly home against the wind for at least one-third of his regular training tosses. This type of exercise is referred to as resistance training and helps the birds strengthen and condition - [Pigeon Racing and The Importance of Nest Boxes](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/pigeon-racing-and-the-importance-of-nest-boxes/) - Pigeon Racing and The Importance of Nest Boxes by Dr. John Lamberton One of the most important "triggers" of the homing instinct in high quality racing pigeons is the type and amount of territory that each pigeon claims or is allowed to claim for him or herself due in the pigeon loft. Homing pigeons primarily - [What's Killing Our Sport... The Result's](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/discussion-of-the-week/whats-killing-our-sport-the-results/) - What's Killing Our Sport... The Result's The Pigeon Insider has been running for over 5 years now. I started the Pigeon Insider in 2009 to help preserve and promote the sport as well as to unite fanciers and create an outlet for fanciers from all over the world to get together and share our common - [What's Killing Pigeon Racing?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/discussion-of-the-week/whats-killing-pigeon-racing/) - What's Killing Pigeon Racing? Pigeon racing in my opinion is one of the greatest sports on the planet. It combines humans with nature as well as science, construction, skill, comradery, socialization among other things. It really is one of those things that allow humans to harmonize with nature and the outdoors, which unfortunately has been - [Darkening System Setup, Feeding and Training](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/darkening-system-setup-feeding-and-training/) - Darkening System Setup, Feeding and Training The Setup I put my breeding pigeons together near the end of January. My last birds come out of the nest near the end of May. As soon as I wean the first round, they go on the system. All of the birds I raise during the season are - [Advantages and Disadvantages of the Darkening System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-darkening-system/) - Advantages and Disadvantages of the Darkening System I have had great success using the Darkening System with my young birds. It has helped me overcome other disadvantages I have, like a poor loft location and headwinds off the Great Salt Lake. This is the eighth season I have used this system. I had some success - [Craig Goode](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/craig-goode/) - Craig Goode In 1966, Craig's older brothers, Kavin and David got their first homing pigeons from a neighbor. And so Craig's lifelong love of being a pigeon fancier began at the age of five. Together the boys built their first pigeon loft in Smithfield, Utah from scrap lumber and started training and racing pigeons. That - [EggBound](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/eggbound/) - EggBound Egg binding, or the obstruction of the uterus or oviduct by an egg, is a common problem seen in female birds. Since it can occur in a female bird, even if a mate is not present, unmated pet birds can also experience this problem. Egg binding can be life-threatening, especially in the smaller species - [Racing Pigeons - Managing a Team Part 2 ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-auction/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. If you are competing for average speed, you need to have birds available and in - [Let's Talk About Systems...(part 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/lets-talk-about-systems-part-2/) - Let's Talk About Systems...(part 2) The quality of our pigeons is always NUMBER 1. Without athletes, we can never determine how good or bad a system is. I have witnessed many people that believe because they are trying a new system, they will do just as good, or better than before but in many cases, - [Widowhood, Natural Pigeon Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/widowhood-natural-pigeon-racing/) - Widowhood, Natural Pigeon Racing, by Robert Mihaila For a long time I get many questions from the English speaking fanciers around the world to do an article about widowhood. As a system practised by myself for about 25 years did not reveal any secrets for myself, I could not see any reason to put my - [The Widowhood System - Keeping your Bird's Motivated](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/the-widowhood-system-keeping-your-birds-motivated/) - The Widowhood System - Keeping your Bird's Motivated by Robert Mihaila The motivating system of trics To keep your widowers going full speed from the beginning of April till the end of July is a period of 16 weeks. To do that successfully you can understand your widowers get bored soon when you follow every - [How to Prevent and Treat Salmonella In Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/diseases/how-to-prevent-and-treat-salmonella-in-racing-pigeons/) - How to Prevent and Treat Salmonella In Racing Pigeons HOW TO PREVENT Salmonella infections: Proper hygiene is the best way to keep Salmonella away from the loft. Don’t overcrowd! The disease has a greater chance of spreading in overcrowded conditions and stale air environments. Overcrowding also lowers immunity by stressing the birds. The chance of - [Salmonella in Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/diseases/salmonella-in-racing-pigeons/) - Salmonella in Racing Pigeons Salmonella are gram negative bacteria that infect pigeons, other birds and even animals or humans. There are about 2000 species. Free-ranging birds can be sub-clinical carriers and so they simply are a reservoir of Salmonella. It is known that also mice and rats (and even flies) may be vectors of Salmonella. - [Man Uses Homing Pigeon To Deliver His Suicide Note](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/man-uses-homing-pigeon-to-deliver-his-suicide-note/) - Man Uses Homing Pigeon To Deliver His Suicide Note A man in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou appears to have used a homing pigeon to send his suicide note. Li Yong, a neighbourhood watch volunteer in the city, picked up the pigeon over the weekend in a suburban housing compound. "We brought it back - [China Still Using Racing Pigeons As a Communication System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/china-still-using-racing-pigeons-as-a-communication-system/) - China Still Using Racing Pigeons As a Communication System China is training 10,000 messenger pigeons to deliver vital military communications in the event of the country's communication systems breaking down. According to the Chinese state media, the pigeons are being trained by a special unit of the People's Liberation Army in the central city of - [Teacher Uses Racing Pigeons As Learning Tool](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/teacher-uses-pigeons-as-learning-tool/) - 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 process. They write letters to other pigeon racers and use math and computers in tracking - [Powerful Disinfectant For Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/powerful-disinfectant-for-your-racing-pigeons/) - Powerful Disinfectant For Your Racing Pigeons By McLaughlin Lofts Virkon S is a disinfectant sold by Dupont. Not only is it the most amazing disinfectant you will ever use in the lofts for sanitation but it is simply magic when used in the pigeons drinking water. Virkon S should be the first line of defense - [2014 Pigeon Insider Update](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/2014-pigeon-insider-update/) - HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Wow I can't believe it's 2014 already! it feels like just yesterday we were all worried about the millenium and the world coming to an end lol. The Pigeon Insider is going into it's 5th year and as always I usually like to start each year with a yearly update of what - [Happy Holidays!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/happy-holidays/) - I just wanted to thank you for being part of the Pigeon Insider family and wish you and your family a very safe and happy holiday and amazing new year!. I look forward to making 2014 the best year yet for you and the Pigeon Insider. Thank you again! Happy Holidays from the Pigeon Insider Yours - [The Bull System Made Easy](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/the-bull-system-made-easy/) - The Bull System Made Easy There has been much talk lately about the advantages of using a stud sire with lots of different hens. It would be truthful to say that many lofts house great pre-potent cocks capable of siring class quality offspring that win out of turn. It would be a great idea to - [*Video* Teaching Young Racing Pigeons How To Eat](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/video-teaching-young-racing-pigeons-how-to-eat/) - *Video* Teaching Young Racing Pigeons How To Eat Here is another fantastic video from our friends at the 4H Pigeon Club. In this video you are going to learn how to teach your young birds how to eat properly. It may sound like an easy thing but you'll see in the video some very special - [Vaccinating a Racing Pigeon Subcutaneously](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/medications/vaccinating-a-racing-pigeon-subcutaneously/) - Vaccinating a Racing Pigeon Subcutaneously by Slobberknocker Lofts There are two ways to vaccinate a racing pigeon. One is subcutaneously in the back of the neck. To vaccinate this way, lay the racing pigeon across your lap, holding the bird gently but securely (you may need to get help with this) and gently spread the - [*Video* How to Band Baby Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/video-how-to-band-baby-racing-pigeons/) - *Video* How to Band Baby Racing Pigeons Here is a great video on how to properly band baby racing pigeons. Although this may be a beginner topic it is a very important one. This video will show you how to band your babies without harming them. *Video* How to Band Baby Racing Pigeons - [Racing Pigeons - A Short Documentary](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/champion-fanciers/racing-pigeons-a-short-documentary/) - Racing Pigeons - A Short Documentary Here is a great short documentary showing Tom and Ian Dagnall at their pigeon lofts in Hesketh Bank, Southport. In this mini documentary you will look behind the minds of these two successful pigeon fanciers. Its a great little documentary that shows the life of a pigeon fancier and also - [**Video** Can GPS trackers save pigeon racing?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/discussion-of-the-week/video-can-gps-trackers-save-pigeon-racing/) - Can GPS trackers save pigeon racing? by BBC News Can GPS trackers save pigeon racing? by BBC News Pigeon fancying has been a staple of British culture for decades and even the Queen is known to send her royal pigeons into races. But the sport has seen its popularity decline over the years with fewer - [Race Feed Recipe For Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/nutrition/race-feed-recipe-for-racing-pigeons/) - Racing Pigeon Race Feed by Lavender Hill Lofts I have had a lot of people call and ask me what I feed my racing pigeons particularly my racers and I wanted to show you the mix that I feed. This is a mix that is based off of American fancier Bruce Gordon from Seattle Washington. - [October In The Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/year-in-the-loft/october-in-the-loft/) - October In The Loft October is the time when fanciers all over the United States begin and enjoy the young bird racing season. What happens in the lofts is dictated by geography. The racing season has ended in the northern part of the United States while there are still a few weeks left in the - [Vote for your favorite pigeon tee!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/vote-for-your-favorite-pigeon-tee/) - Which shirt design do you like the most? Shirt A: High Flyer Shirt B: Keep Calm and Fly On Shirt C: There's no Place Like Home Shirt D: I'd Rather Be Racing Shirt E: Victory in the Sky View Results Loading ... - [September In The Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/year-in-the-loft/september-in-the-loft/) - September In The Loft September is the month where fanciers enjoy the fruits of their hard work they have put in. It is the month where young birds are evaluated from the past breeding season. This is the time where the quality of the previous year’s pairings will be assessed. Most fanciers beat their heart fast as - [Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Introduction](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/grains-fuel-and-pigeon-racing-introduction/) - Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Introduction Following a series of seminars delivered in Australia during the Fall, I was approached by some fanciers interested in grains/seeds and their levels of nutrients. It occurred to me then that it might be useful for these and other fanciers to have nutritional information on grains/ seeds in the - [The Secret of the Champions](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-secret-of-the-champions/) - The Secret of the Champions When pigeons fail to have good results one need not seek far to find a reason for that. There are two possibilities: Either the birds are no good or they are not in good shape. Very rarely it is both as quality birds nowadays are so wide spread that I - [*Video* The Homing Instinct - Documentary ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-the-homing-instinct-documentary/) - *Video* The Homing Instinct - Documentary Two old friends and rival pigeon racers are preparing for the big race of the season. Set in the North East of England where Maurice's allotment is home to the world's only listed pigeon Cree, the ageing miners embark on what could be their last season together. Jackie and - [Pigeon Racing In August](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/loft-management/pigeon-racing-in-august/) - 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 - [*Video* China's Million Dollar Pigeon Sport](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-chinas-million-dollar-pigeon-sport/) - *Video* China's Million Dollar Pigeon Sport Pigeon racing is a big business in China, Racing pigeons are the new thoroughbreds here, with birds auctioned for hundreds of thousands of dollars apiece and races netting millions for the championship flock. This documentary takes us behind the scenes of the Pigeon Racing scene in China and we - [*Video* Giving Iodine to your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-giving-iodine-to-your-racing-pigeons/) - 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 - [*Video* Giving Calcium to Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/video-giving-calcium-to-your-racing-pigeons/) - *Video* Giving Calcium to Your Racing Pigeons Calcium is very important for all animals, especially for racing pigeons during breeding. Here is a great video from our friends at Lavender Hill Lofts showing a very good Calcium additive that they use to give to their birds. - [Using Fostering in your Breeding Strategy](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/using-fostering-in-your-breeding-strategy/) - Using Fostering in your Breeding Strategy by Domanski Family Loft I was half tempted to entitle this section “Embryo Transfer”. In horses, embryo transfer is the procedure of artificially inseminating a mare from sperm from a specific stallion. Once the mare is pregnant, the embryo is then surgically removed and transferred to the womb of - [Intensive Inbreeding “A Practical Discussion” Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/intensive-inbreeding-a-practical-discussion-part-2/) - Intensive Inbreeding “A Practical Discussion” Part 1 by Domanski Family Loft The reason that my strategies involve working with the descendents to start the inbreeding program starts with the two foundation birds and not the ancestors is because most people do not have all the ancestors. We are living in an age when so many birds - [Intensive Inbreeding “A Practical Discussion” Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/intensive-inbreeding-a-practical-discussion-part-1/) - Intensive Inbreeding “A Practical Discussion” Part 1 by Domanski Family Loft When we discuss breeding, we are not discussing simply how to put two birds together and get offspring. We are discussing how to breed to a higher standard to get the most potential out of our stock. When we start discussing genes and how they - [Vote Now](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/vote-now/) - Which topic would you like me to bring you information on first? Racing Systems Weather Conditions Health and Medicating Training, Breaking and Loosing Birds Nutrition and Feeding Predator Control The Loft Race Team Management View Results Loading ... - [When to Train Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/loft-management/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 swing shift or night, the birds can fly in the morning. If you have banker's - [*Video* Motivation Technique for Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/loft-management/video-motivation-technique-for-your-racing-pigeons/) - *Video* Motivation Technique for Your Racing Pigeons by Terry Moore Here is a fantastic video from one of our resident pigeon racing experts Terry Moore. In this video Terry shows us how he uses his squeakers to help motivate his birds to race home faster. Check out the video now to learn this excellent trick - [Intensive Breeding Theory ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/intensive-breeding-theory/) - Intensive Breeding Theory By Domanski Family Lofts What is it that we want to accomplish when we breed? We want to produce prize and race winners. We want to produce birds that we can introduce back into the breeding loft that also produce prize winners and race winners. I don't think there is a competitive - [Pigeon Buying Guide Part 4](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-buying-guide-part-4/) - Pigeon Buying Guide-- Part Four What to Look for in a Breeder Pigeon Knowing what characteristics to look for in a breeder pigeon is essential to successfully improving your loft’s bloodline. There are probably as many preferences among fanciers as there are fanciers. In this article we will discuss some of the characteristics that good - [*Video* Water, and Important Ingredient to a Racing Pigeon](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/video-water-and-important-ingredient-to-a-racing-pigeon/) - *Video* Water, and Important Ingredient to a Racing Pigeon Here is a another great video from Lavender Hill Lofts on how important water is to your birds. When you breed late breeds be sure to watch them closely especially when it the temperature gets higher later in the year. Make sure they have plenty of - [Pigeon Buying Guide Part 3](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-buying-guide-part-3/) - Guide to Buying Racing Pigeons—Part Three Purchasing Ace Pigeons One way to go for the ‘big’ money is to buy the ace pigeons of certain race competitions. In Europe, each year at the end of the racing season, the champion birds are put up for sale. These champions can go for record sums. Unfortunately, many - [Pigeon Buying Guide Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-buying-guide-part-2/) - Guide to Buying Racing Pigeons—Part Two Buying Proven Racing Stock A more expensive option you have for buying racing pigeons is buying proven racing stock right out of the racing loft. You can purchase a bird that perhaps is not necessarily a great racer but falls into the average or good racer category and you - [Pigeon Buying Guide Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-buying-guide-part-1/) - Guide to Buying Racing Pigeons - Part 1 of 6 Buying in Volume In this six-part guide to buying racing pigeons we will cover four approaches to replacing or increasing and improving your racing stock. The first approach we will discuss is buying in volume. Buying in volume is the least expensive way to buy - [Are Mobile Phone Towers Pigeon Killers?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/discussion-of-the-week/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 is there something going wrong at an even deeper level? The Times in England reported - [The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-racing-pigeon-loft-part-2/) - The Racing Pigeon Loft Part 2 Ventilation When the air inside the loft is not as fresh as the outside air, then there is a ventilation problem. The traditional Australian loft is open at the front and gets good race results in areas with low humidity (non-coastal and inland regions, South Australia etc.). Such a - [Pigeon Racing Formula Case Study - Allan Shaeffer](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/pigeon-racing-formula-case-study-allan-shaeffer/) - Pigeon Racing Formula Case Study - Allan Shaeffer In this case study from Allan Shaeffer, Allan reveals a problem that he was experiencing that really is far to common among new fanciers, lost birds. By implementing the strategies in the Pigeon Racing Formula Allan was able to go from loosing most of his youngsters during - [Creating "Sports" When Breeding Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/creating-sports-when-breeding-racing-pigeons/) - Creating "Sports" When Breeding Racing Pigeons Overview I use the term "Sports" because it was a term used by M.H. "Dad" Paget in his book Intensive Line-breeding. In his term of sports it was used to define products of successful breeding. A Sport was a bird that was superior to the standard. I like the - [Evaluating Breeders](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/evaluating-breeders/) - Evaluating Breeders By Domanski Family Lofts It's easy to evaluate racers, they either, win, diploma, score in the points, are also ran's or get lost. Breeders are an entirely different matter, In order to properly evaluate them, you have to keep accurate breeding records, you must have a breeding strategy and you have to be - [Where to Find Good Stock Birds](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/stock/where-to-find-good-stock-birds/) - Where to Find Good Stock Birds Most new fanciers breed from their race team. It is an economical approach and reduces the number of birds one must own in order to race pigeons. Eventually, either an excellent pigeon distinguished himself and the fancier no longer wishes to risk him on the races but wants to - [6 Must's For Selecting Breeders](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/6-musts-for-selecting-breeders/) - 6 Must's For Selecting Breeders Recently we have been discussing breeding and in particular we have been discussing some very important things you should be looking at when selecting your breeders. In the last article we went over three of the most important things to look at when selecting your breeders which will help you get - [Breeding Racing Pigeons: Methods of selecting breeders](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/breeding-racing-pigeons-methods-of-selecting-breeders/) - Breeding Racing Pigeons: Methods of selecting breeders Genetics are not covered in this section. Entire volumes of scientific information is available on the subject of genetics. One can easily get lost. What most pigeon fanciers want to know is; how do I breed a champion racer? Unless you have lots of spare cash to invest - [Balance of Grains and Vitamins](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/balance-of-grains-and-vitamins/) - Balance of Grains and Vitamins Balance In addition to there being adequate levels of vitamins in the pigeon's diet, it is important that they are not given in overdose. For example, overdose of vitamin A interferes with the absorption of vitamin E and vitamin D3. In extreme overdose of vitamins, 20 - 100 times the - [*Video* A Surfing Racing Pigeon... Seriously!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-a-surfing-racing-pigeon-seriously/) - Have you ever seen a surfing racing pigeon? if not now you have, check out the awesome video by clicking the video below. - [New York pigeon racing heritage: Is it on its last flight?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing-news/new-york-pigeon-racing-heritage-is-it-on-its-last-flight/) - New York pigeon racing heritage: Is it on its last flight? by Michael Walsh / New York Daily News A shrinking group of pigeon racers strive to keep a New York tradition soaring, despite waning interest from the youth and attacks from activists. Lofts scattered throughout the city still bustle with pigeon racers thanks - [Racing Pigeons Laying Cycle](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/racing-pigeons-laying-cycle/) - The Laying Cycle of Racing Pigeons The time line for the laying cycle begins with pair up or mating. 5 Days - after mating the cock should start driving the hen. This is seen by the cock chasing the hen around the loft from perch to perch in his attempts to get her - [Pigeon Racing Game](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/pigeon-racing-game/) - I'm not sure if you had a chance to check out the "Pigeon Insider 2013 update" yet but in it I went over a few things I have planned this year. One thing I touched on in that post was the pigeon racing game that I am working on having created. So in this - [Pairing Racing Pigeons For Breeding](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/breeding/pairing-racing-pigeons-for-breeding/) - Pairing Racing Pigeons For Breeding If you are breeding with a strategy and not by chance the art of pairing up is essential. When breeders are not producing young, cocks and hens must be separated to enable you to reintroduce them to new mates when you enter the next breeding season. For systems such a - [Pigeon Insider 2013 Update](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/pigeon-insider-2013-update-2/) - 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 - [Effective Drug Policies for Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/effective-drug-policies-for-racing-pigeons/) - Effective Drug Policies for Racing Pigeons Written by: John Vance ~ loftmaster@racingpigeonmall.com Back in May of 2012, Peta released a “Sting” video about the racing pigeon sport, and from the very beginning, this video was full of misrepresentations and out right lies. However, in one part of the video, a club officer of one of - [*Video* One Eye Cold Treatment for Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-one-eye-cold-treatment-for-racing-pigeons/) - *Video* One Eye Cold Treatment for Racing Pigeons Here is another great video from Lavender Hill Lofts showing how they treat One Eye Colds in their racing pigeons. If you don't have Tetracycline ointment to treat a one eye cold you can make a paste using Tetracycline powder by mixing just enough warm water to - [*Video* Feed Mixing for Breeding Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/racing-pigeons-breeder-feed-mixing-video/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J3ki44NRTU] In this video Dennis Weinreich of Hawkbait lofts shows us how he mixes feed for his breeders. He starts off with a 15% commercial pigeon feed mix that you can get at any feed supply and to that he adds... 1 cup Maple Peas 1 cup Safflower 1 cup 16% chicken pellets (helps - [*Video* Grading Baby Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-grading-baby-racing-pigeons/) - *Video* Grading Baby Racing Pigeons Here is another video from Lavender Hill Lofts on grading babies. It is important that you grade your babies before banding age. Look for abnormalities, signs of disease, lack of vigor etc..., Remove those that show any signs of disease, stress or lack of vigor. Check it out by clicking - [*Video* Weaning Baby Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-weaning-baby-racing-pigeons/) - *Video* Weaning Baby Racing Pigeons Here is another great video from Lavender Hill Lofts on how they wean their babies. In this video your going to see how they use other adult pigeons to help them wean the youngsters. The start this process when the youngsters are between 15 and 18 days old, this will - [How to Pair Your Pigeon Breeders—Part 3](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-to-pair-your-pigeon-breeders—part-3/) - How to Pair Your Pigeon Breeders—Part 3 In this final article of our three-part series on how to pair your pigeon breeders, we will touch upon line-breeding and inbreeding. We will conclude with details on how to calculate inbreeding coefficients. Inbreeding and Line Breeding While line breeding is our preference for the majority of our - [How to Pair Your Pigeon Breeders—Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-to-pair-your-pigeon-breeders—part-2/) - How to Pair Your Pigeon Breeders—Part 2 In the second part of this series on how to pair your pigeon breeders, we will discuss the issue of genetic links and how this factors into producing successful birds for your loft. Genetic Links Research studies have proven that pairing pigeon breeders that are linked genetically yields - [How to Pair Your Pigeon Breeders—Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-to-pair-your-pigeon-breeders—part-1/) - How to Pair Your Pigeon Breeders—Part 1 The serious pigeon fancier is always working to improve the performance of his loft and, for that, knowledge of how to pair pigeon breeders is essential. In this three-part series of articles, we will discuss various considerations in pairing pigeon breeders. Evaluate Your Racing Performance Season To know - [Q&A with Pigeon Racing Champion Jim Greelis](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/champion-fanciers/qa-with-pigeon-racing-champion-jim-greelis/) - Q&A with Pigeon Racing Champion Jim Greelis Jim, you have been a competitive and successful flyer in the Omaha Racing Pigeon Association. You won the distinction of having an Elite AU Registered Champion Certificate awarded to one of your birds, AU 04 GREELIS 0405 a Blue Check WF Hen with a score of 160.32 pts. - [Would you like the Pigeon Insider to go Print?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/would-you-like-the-pigeon-insider-to-go-print/) - Would you like the Pigeon Insider to go Print? The Pigeon Insider was started in 2009 and over the past 3 years it has received some great reviews from it's members. The Pigeon Insider was started to help the sport of pigeon racing and the fanciers who participate to connect with one another and share - [*Video* Parasite Prevention for your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-parasite-prevention-for-your-racing-pigeons/) - *Video* Parasite Prevention for your Racing Pigeons Here is another great video from Lavender Hill Lofts. This video is about how to give Permethrin to prevent lice, mites and mosquito from biting your birds. So go ahead and watch the video by clicking the play button below. I recommend all fanciers to us Permethrin to - [Training Your Racing Pigeons to Break](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/training-your-racing-pigeons-to-break/) - Training Your Racing Pigeons to Break What is breaking? Breaking is when a bird separates from a flock and heads out on his own course. If you observe a flock of racing pigeons you will notice there is usually on leader once they are on a straight course. Occasionally there are a few that switch - [Calcium in Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/supplements-vitamins/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 has a higher demand for egg formation. From a nutritional viewpoint calcium is the most - [Efficient Training and Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/efficient-training-and-racing-pigeons/) - Efficient Training and Racing Pigeons Training is one of the aspects of pigeons that most likely will not ever be exactly the same every year. Though we may have a constant philosophy or method of training, there are far too many factors that make it impossible to train exactly the same. Things that affect our - [*Video* Quick and Easy Way to Give Vitamins and Minerals To Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/nutrition/video-quick-and-easy-way-to-give-vitamins-and-minerals-to-your-racing-pigeons/) - Here is a great video from Dr. John Lamberton where he shows you a quick and easy way to administer vitamins and minerals to your racing pigeons in the daily feeding of grain. The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine - The Pigeon Insider - [*Video* Feed Program for Non-Racing and Breeding Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/nutrition/video-feed-program-for-non-racing-and-breeding-racing-pigeons/) - Here is a fantastic video from Lavender Hill Lofts showing exactly how they feed their non-racing and breeding Racing pigeons. Check it out by clicking the video below. The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine - The Pigeon Insider - [*Video* Tour of a Pigeon Racing Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-tour-of-a-pigeon-racing-loft/) - Racing Pigeon Loft Here is a great video tour of a racing loft, you will see how the loft is seperated in youngbirds, oldbirds and breeders. This is a fantastic video so click the video below to watch it now. - [Compass Training Racing Pigeons Continued](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/compass-training-racing-pigeons-continued/) - Compass Training Racing Pigeons Continued Step One: Train your birds along the line of flight to a desirable distance such as 50-100 miles. Train them out in increments that you are confident with and keep stepping them out in leaps until the desired distance. I prefer to jump my birds once they have made three - [How Do You Pair Your Breeder's - Part Two](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-do-you-pair-your-breeders-part-two/) - How Do You Pair Your Breeder's - Part Two I like to pair my birds so that there’s always a genetic link between two pigeons. The studies I‘ve done on the subject really back this up. I’ve spent countless hours studying genetic percentages. I’ve found that there seems to be a common denominator between 28% - [Compass Training Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/compass-training-your-racing-pigeons/) - What is Compass Training? Compass training is based around the theory that race pigeons while en-route home from a race will remain in a large group until it's time to "break" from the group and head to their own individual loft. Depending on weather conditions or wind direction and speed, the group could be - [Training Racing Pigeons During The Mid Season](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/training-racing-pigeons-during-the-mid-season/) - 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 - ["Racing Pigeon School" Continued](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/racing-pigeon-school-continued/) - "Racing Pigeon School" Continued Racing Pigeon School is a twelve month/365 day per year program. Racing Pigeon School begins each year on November 1st. Here are a few of the key dates each year for Racing Pigeon School: (These dates are approximate.) November 1 - all of the pigeons, especially the breeders, are medicated during - ["Racing Pigeon School"](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/racing-pigeon-school/) - GENETIC TENDENCIES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PREDISPOSITIONS If homing pigeons are not "in racing pigeon school," then they are in the wild - even in a pigeon loft. If homing pigeons do not continually interact with fanciers on a daily basis (at a minimum), then they are growing up in a "natural" or "wild" psychological environment. As - [*Video* How to Judge a Racing Pigeons Distance Ability](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-how-to-judge-a-racing-pigeons-distance-ability/) - *Video* How to Judge a Racing Pigeons Distance Ability Here is a great video from Elimar Pigeons on how to look at the secondaries on racing pigeons to judge their distance ability. The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine - The Pigeon Insider - [Racing Pigeon Dipping Feather Lice Treatment](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/diseases/racing-pigeon-dipping-feather-lice-treatment/) - Feather lice are an irritiating part of raisng Pigeons. The pictures above shows what they look like. Although not harmful to the birds, they do chew holes int he feathers of birds. When you hear someone talk about "pinholes" in Pigeons, that is what they mean. It is the damage these Lice do. I use - [How to Give Your Racing Pigeons Oral Medications](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/loft/loft-management/how-to-give-your-racing-pigeons-oral-medications/) - How to Give Your Racing Pigeons Oral Medications by Slobberknocker Lofts To give a racing pigeon a pill or other oral medication or vitamin supplement, I simply use my index finger to gently open the beak as shown in the pictured below. Place the pill in the back of the throat of the bird and release the - [Vaccinating Your Racing Pigeons The Safe Way](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/medications/vaccinating-your-racing-pigeons-the-safe-way/) - Vaccinating Your Racing Pigeons The Safe Way by Slobberknocker Lofts The second way to vaccinate is much safer on the racing pigeon and has virtually NO health risk to the bird. I put the bird upside down between my knees with the birds head pointing towards me. Gently extend the bird's leg up and slightly outward as - [Pigeon Breeding - John Glemser's Breeding Tips](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-breeding-john-glemsers-breeding-tips/) - Pigeon Breeding - John Glemser's Breeding Tips When John does bring a foreign pigeon bird into his loft, it must be a bird with high performance bloodlines. John said he prefers birds with a high performance bloodline, like he has already in his loft. John tells us, "I inbreed my champion racers or breeders for - [American Racing Pigeon Union History and Origin Part 4](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/american-racing-pigeon-union-history-and-origin-part-4/) - American Racing Pigeon Union History and Origin Part 4 Current Era Restrictions prohibiting the keeping of pigeons were unforeseen in 1909, when many homes had stables housing horse and buggy. Today, ordinances and other governmental restrictions are a limiting factor on the growth of the racing pigeon sport. Despite population increase, membership has not varied - [Healthy Pigeon's Win Races Part 3 "The Big Four"](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/top/healthy-pigeons-win-races-part-3-the-big-four/) - Healthy Pigeon's Win Races Part 3 "The Big Four" The Big Four: The following four diseases account for 95% of the poor performance in racing lofts that is related to health. Ornithose Complex: This is probably the most common cause of poor performance related to health. I'm not talking about overt respiratory disease where the - [Things to Avoid When Medicating Your Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/medications/things-to-avoid-when-medicating-your-racing-pigeons/) - Things to Avoid When Medicating Your Racing Pigeons By Dr. David Marx We have all heard these things before, I am sure, but we all forget and need to be reminded periodically of the medication no-no's. There are all degrees of net results and variables involved, but in general, the rules apply. Avoid using Emtryl - [Racing Pigeons and Apple Cider Vinegar](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/nutrition/racing-pigeons-and-apple-cider-vinegar/) - Racing Pigeons and Apple Cider Vinegar by Robert Percival With the interest in Apple Cider Vinegar by racing fanciers, I decided to do a little research on the subject. Following the old cliché', "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", apples are one of the oldest, most nutritious foods on earth. They are rich - [The Pro's and Con's of Feeding Racing Pigeons Pellets](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/nutrition/the-pros-and-cons-of-feeding-racing-pigeons-pellets/) - The Pro's and Con's of Feeding Racing Pigeons Pellets by Barry Wilson Since my early days of keeping pigeons I have always had to allocate a portion of my income for my pigeons. Back in 1964, that income came from mowing lawns each summer. I would stretch the money out all year long to support - [10 Mistakes of Non-Champions](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/10-mistakes-of-non-champions/) - 10 MISTAKES OF THE NON-CHAMPIONS by Ad Schaerlaeckens Many champions share the same ideas and fanciers that will never be champions are also of a type. The reason why they will never be champions is not the fact that they make mistakes, (everybody does) but the fact that they are not aware of that and - [Pigeon Racing Webinar?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/pigeon-racing-webinar/) - In my quest to make the Pigeon Insider one of the most informative and member driven resources for the pigeon racing sport and hobby I would like to run something by you. One of the best ways to be successful in this sport is to have a mentor who can actually show you the ropes - [A BIG Thank you!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/a-big-thank-you/) - Click the video to play Click Here to Post Your Comments Now! and answer these three questions, 1. What Free information would you like me to make? 2. What frustrations are you having that you would you like me to address? 3. What's the most important thing you feel you need to be successful? - [The Probiotic "Health Dividend" (Part 1)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-probiotic-health-dividend-part-1/) - The Probiotic "Health Dividend" (Part 1 of 2) by John Vance The digestive tract of a racing pigeon, is home to a number of microorganisms, including various types of protozoa, bacteria, and fungi (includes yeast). The normal relationship between these microorganisms and the host (racing pigeon) is symbiotic, meaning "the living together of dissimilar organisms". - [Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework First (Part 1)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/buying-pigeons-do-your-homework-first-part-1/) - Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework First DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK BEFORE SEEKING ANY PURCHASE OF NEW BIRDS! THIS IS A MUST. THE KEY IS YOUR OWN RESEARCH. DO NOT TAKE SOMEONE ELSE'S WORD. IF POSSIBLE, YOU SHOULD RESEARCH THE RACE RESULTS FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS OF YOUNG BIRDS AND OLD BIRDS FOR THE CLUB, - [*Video* Pigeon Grit Mixing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-pigeon-grit-mixing/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkK_rUN67mQ] Dennis from Hawkbait lofts is back and this time he shows us how he mixes his grit. He starts off with a commercial grit mix which consists of Granite, Minerals, Charcoal and Oyster Shell to this he adds... A little more Oyster Shell about 1 cup (excellent calcium source) Then he adds 1 tablespoon of - [Dr. David E. Marx D.V.M](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/dr-david-e-marx-d-v-m/) - Dr. David E. Marx D.V.M Dr. David Marx, DVM, is probably America's best know pigeon veterinarian. An accomplished racing pigeon flyer, he was the founding president and a two-term president of the Association of Pigeon Veterinarian's. Golden Valley Pet and Pigeon Clinic 2707 NW 60th Ave. Norman, OK 73072 1-900-737-MARX Dr. David E. Marx Articles - [Secret #1: Cull Heavy](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-1-cull-heavy/) - Secret #1: Cull Heavy When cutting back, forget all about names, strains, cost, etc. There are two kinds of pigeons: GOOD ONES AND BAD ONES. "Bad" pigeons cost us more money than "Good" pigeons! We spend a lot of money on feed, supplies, medicine and training; as well as time on poor birds only to - [Secret #8: Lofts Should be Comfortable and Secure](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-8-lofts-should-be-comfortable-and-secure/) - Secret #8: Lofts Should be Comfortable and Secure I believe that pigeons have no sense of luxury, but they do have a sense of comfort and security. Therefore, a luxurious loft is not essential to success, but a loft must provide comfort and security from all outside dangers: Dry & Clean - Bleach loft and water - [My Best Kept "Secrets" Recap](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/my-best-kept-secrets-recap/) - My Best Kept "Secrets" Recap I hope you enjoyed Bob Prisco's best kept "secrets" I just wanted to give you alittle recap just incase you missed any of them. Start practicing them in your own loft and you should start seeing a big improvement in your results. and just remember, It is often said, "A fancier - [Chris Smith's Pigeon Racing Health Program](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/top/chris-smiths-pigeon-racing-health-program/) - Chris Smith's Pigeon Racing Health Program THE THREE BIGGEST ENEMIES AND DISEASES ARE WORMS (TAPE WORM, ROUND, HOOK, THREAD AND HAIRWORMS. TRICHOMONIASIS (CANKER) CAN BE SEEN AS YELLOW MARKS IN THE THROAT AND MOUTH COCCIDIOSIS (ALSO KNOWN AS GOING LIGHT), SYMPTOMS THE BIRDS LOSE WEIGHT AND DO NOT WANT TO FLY. TREATMENT AND PREVENTATIVE: TAPE - [Building Consistency - Identifing "The Ones" (part 2 of 6)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/building-consistency-identifing-the-ones-part-2-of-6/) - To identify which pigeons are the ones to surround your program around you must breed many youngsters from them and fly them out. I have never been one to coddle my young up and coming pigeons. My best stock birds and proven champions get my respect and are given the best, but they must earn - [Electrolytes](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/electrolytes/) - Electrolytes? Yes sir! Fanciers often ask me ‘what are electrolytes?’ Are they really useful and when should I give them to the birds? Since it seems to intrigue so many I will give a short explanation but will not go into details, since that would be too complicated a story. The term is a medical - [Respiratory Disease Checklist](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/respiratory-disease-checklist/) - Respiratory Disease Checklist The Common Signs of Respiratory Disease in Racing Pigeons are: Panting after flying. Sneezing Loft flying decreases Race losses Eye and nostril discharge Swollen cere and sinus Stretching of neck and swallowing Yawning The top race performance requires perfect health and fitness. Performance relates directly to the efficiency of the respiratory and - [Pigeon Racing Q&A with Anil George](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/pigeon-racing-qa-with-anil-george/) - Q: You won the AU Speed Record for the distance of 500-550 miles on 6-7-08 with an incredible speed of 2357.250 yards per minute. You won at all three levels, club, NE/IA combine and Husker Hawkeye Combine by as much as 38 minutes. The record setting bird was AU07JEDD13273 a blue bar cock. Am I - [Pigeon Racing Formula Case Study #2 – Robert Lansing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/pigeon-racing-formula-case-study-2-–-robert-lansing/) - Pigeon Racing Formula Case Study #2 – Robert Lansing As you can see in the email screenshot below from Robert Lansing, Rob was able to cut roughly 4 min off of his birds time and get his birds to fly about 441 yards per minute and roughly 10mph faster then his previous training sessions, just by - [Paramyxovirus Basics](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/paramyxovirus-basics/) - Paramyxovirus Basics Pigeon flyers around the world have all heard of paramyxovirus or PMV. This is a viral disease that is not to be confused with the bacterial disease paratyphiod caused by Salmonella typhimurium. PMV is caused by one of the serotypes of PMV1 viruses which happens to be closely related to another PMV1 virus - [Origin and History of the American Racing Pigeon Union Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/origin-and-history-of-the-american-racing-pigeon-union-part-2/) - Origin and History of the American Racing Pigeon Union Part 2 In 1891, Fred Goldman formed a “League of American Homing Clubs” which excluded individual members. In December of 1893 the League and the Federation were reunited under a “National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers.” Goldman, who has been called the father of the - [American Racing Pigeon Union | AU | ARPU](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/american-racing-pigeon-union-au-arpu/) - American Racing Pigeon Union | AU | ARPU The American Racing Pigeon Union or AU, ARPU as some call us is the largest organization devoted to pigeon racing. The organization has approximately 700 affiliated clubs around the country and over 10,000 members. It is the friends and mentors you'll find in the local club that can enrich - [Difficulties with Eggs and Babies](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/difficulties-with-eggs-and-babies/) - Difficulties with Eggs and Babies This time of the year when many of us are expecting our first round of youngsters to hatch, we are disappointed with some aspect of our breeding success. The most common problems being clear eggs; eggs which die before hatching; and babies which perish in the first few days of - [Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-racing-and-nutrition-of-the-muscle/) - 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 - [Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing - Daily Schedule](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/grains-fuel-and-pigeon-racing-daily-schedule/) - Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing - Part 4 Daily Schedule Daily Schedule Sunday AM: barley Sunday PM: 60% barley, 40% racing mix Monday AM: 40% barley, 60% racing mix Monday PM: 20% barley, 80% racing mix Tuesday AM: 100% racing mix Tuesday PM: 70% racing mix, 30% corn and rice Wednesday AM: 25% racing mix, - [Healthy Pigeons Win Races Part 2 "Diseases of Concern"](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/top/healthy-pigeons-win-races-part-2-diseases-of-concern/) - Healthy Pigeons Win Races Part 2 "Diseases of Concern" Diseases of Concern The following is not an inclusive list of all pigeon diseases, but it discusses those that a pigeon flyer MUST CONTROL, to be successful during the race season. Pigeon Pox: Pox is a viral disease that is very common in young birds. Most - [Double Widowhood Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/double-widowhood-part-1/) - Double Widowhood Part 1 I would like to first of all talk about some of the benefits of the widowhood system, then the choice of birds, the loft and fittings and finally feed and care. I have raced the double widowhood system for almost twenty years. Before this I raced my birds on the natural - [Chris Smith](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/chris-smith/) - Champion Fancier, Chris Smith Alder man Chris Smith ex Mayor of the city Boksburg in South Africa. A pigeon fancier since childhood. Chris Smith creator of the famous Chris Smith Blues who delivers winners all over the Globe. Chris Smith Blues consists of the following strains. Jansen, Cattryse, Ducheyne, Huysken van Riel, Old Puttrie. Results, - [Double Widowhood Part 4](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/double-widowhood-part-4/) - Double Widowhood Part 4 As stated before, my first priority is to separate the hens as quickly as possible and wean the youngsters to their own compartment. Once this is achieved then I can start to cut back on the quantity of feed given and the type of grain that I feed. For those unweaned - [Pigeon-nappers nabbed, after NT$1 mil. ransom](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-nappers-nabbed-after-nt1-mil-ransom/) - Pigeon-nappers nabbed, after NT$1 mil. ransom TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The pigeon post is back in use in Taiwan, except this time around the ancient method of communication was used to transport ransom and messages by a criminal ring that Taipei City police cracked down on yesterday. Police arrested two suspects, Chung Jung-chi and Pao Wen-chien, - [Secret #2: Quality over Quantity](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-2-quality-over-quantity/) - Secret #2: Quality over Quantity DO NOT OVER CROWD YOUR LOFT (Racing or Breeding). Quantity offers only cost and wasted time. Quality is profitable and rewarding. Once you learn the advantage of quality above quantity, put it into practice. People are creatures of habit. The easiest thing to do is repeat the same past mistakes. - [American Racing Pigeon Union, Origin and History Part1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/american-racing-pigeon-union-origin-and-history-part1/) - The origin and history of American Racing Pigeon Union Part 1 To appreciate the reasons for the formation of the American Racing Pigeon Union, you must first know something about the history of pigeon racing in the United States. In the 1860s, homing pigeons were imported from Europe. By 1872 the first club was formed - [Secret #9: Build the "love of the loft" in your birds.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-9-build-the-love-of-the-loft-in-your-birds/) - Secret #9: Build the "love of the loft" in your birds. Spend quality time with your birds, and you will improve your record. Give the birds kind, gentle and regular attention so they will trust you. This should make them contented and unafraid. This loving care they receive will encourage their instinctive love of home, - [Double Widowhood Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/double-widowhood-part-2/) - Double Widowhood Part 2 I now realize that there are very few principles in this sport to which you need to strictly adhere. Be as innovative as you possibly can be and try to find out what works for you. Our first race is generally the first week in May so I like to put - [Secret #7: I Believe in Heredity](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-7-i-believe-in-heredity/) - Secret #7: I Believe in Heredity I believe in the simple principle of genetics, "Heredity is handed down from one generation to the next." No one can start with mediocre pigeons and castoffs from several different fanciers, and hope to come up with anything that is close to an established family of pigeons that will - [Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 3](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-racing-and-nutrition-of-the-muscle-part-3/) - 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. - [The Cheating Racing Pigeon](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-cheating-racing-pigeon/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-ZWi422gg] I guess he figured the subway would be faster! :-) The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine - The Pigeon Insider - [PETA Feathers Ruffled Over Pigeon Show](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/peta-feathers-ruffled-over-pigeon-show/) - PETA Feathers Ruffled Over Pigeon Show NEW YORK -- An animal rights group wants New York prosecutors to investigate boxing legend Mike Tyson's upcoming reality television show about pigeon racing. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says the Brooklyn-based show is cruel to animals and its races could involve illegal gambling. The show will - [Famous Pigeons Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/famous-pigeons-part-2/) - Famous Pigeons Part 2 KENLEY LASS KENLEY LASS was dropped into France with an agent codenamed Phillippe who was parachuted behind enemy lines. In October 1040 Kenley Lass flew back to her loft, the first successful receipt of secret communications from an agent working in occupied Europe. She received her Dicken Medal in March 1945. - [Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-racing-and-nutrition-of-the-muscle-part-2/) - 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. - [Holding and Switching Eggs](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/holding-and-switching-eggs/) - Holding and Switching Eggs There are often times, at least for some breeders to switch eggs under foster parents for one reason or another. This is easily done, but the timing of incubation with both pairs needs to be similar. Usually, if the sets of eggs are laid within 3 days of each other, the - [How Would You Classify Your Knowledge of Pigeons?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-would-you-classify-your-knowledge-of-pigeons/) - Hey, I hope your enjoying the website, as much as I am enjoying making it! :-) and I really want to get to know you better, I also really want to get a good feel of your comfort level with pigeons this way we can continue to bring you more informative content that better suits your needs. So in - [Pigeon Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/pigeon-racing-pigeons/) - Welcome to The Pigeon Insider Our Goals Hello and welcome to PigeonRacingPigeon.com blog, our main goals here at The Pigeon Insider is to help preserve and promote the pigeon racing sport and hobby as well as helping with the development and growth of the sport through research, not to mention helping to educate pigeon fanciers worldwide. Here - [Health in the Loft; Your's, Not the Pigeons.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/health-in-the-loft-yours-not-the-pigeons/) - Health in the Loft; Your's, Not the Pigeons. The subject of this article is your health and how to keep it. You will hear the condition of interest called many things including Pigeon Fanciers' Lung (PFL), Pigeon Breeders' Lung (PBL), Bird Fanciers Lung (BFL) and Bird Breeders' Lung (BBL), Pigeon Breeders' Disease (PBD). PFL is the - [*Video* John Glemser's Loft Management](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-john-glemsers-loft-management/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riGzhNyuac8] Hey, this is an excellent video from John Glemser, he gives us a run down of what his loft management looks like and the products that he uses in his loft. If you have any questions or comments be sure to post them and John will try to answer them for you. John - [Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/young-bird-season-preparation-and-season-maintenance/) - Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance As one reads the various journals and books on pigeon racing it is easy to becomes very confused as far as putting it all together to win. Subjects such as nutrition, training, health care, motivation, ect. all seem to have as many opinions about them as you have - [Urban Pigeon Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/urban-pigeon-racing/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OneSDUB_TLE] Urban Pigeon Racing Thought you might like this video I think it's great. In an unlikely location in Inner City Baltimore young men are keeping the ancient sport of pigeon racing alive. In this video we will meet some of the people who are keeping the sport alive, see why they do it, and how - [Beyond the Hype; Identify the Truth](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/beyond-the-hype-identify-the-truth/) - Beyond the Hype; Identify the Truth Top performance lofts and their great results are displayed throughout the various racing publications around the world. These fanciers have become famous for their outstanding race achievements as both young bird and old bird flyers. Their training, feeding, health, medication programs, loft design and other techniques have been put - [10 Pigeon Racing Rules to Remember](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/10-pigeon-racing-rules-to-remember/) - 10 Pigeon Racing Rules to Remember Sometimes I am asked for rules that are important to remember. Sometimes I am asked about differences between champions and non champions. Sometimes I am asked so many things. I made writing about pigeons and pigeon sport my living so it stands to reason that I know nearly all - [Pigeon Racing Formula Case Study #3 - Dominick Guardino](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/pigeon-racing-formula-case-study-3-dominick-guardino/) - Pigeon Racing Formula Case Study #3 - Dominick Guardino In this case study from Dominick Guardino, after applying the techniques and strategies shown in the Pigeon Racing Formula Dom was able to get his birds to place 1st, 3rd and 9th out of a total of 181 birds in one race! (NOTE: Dom also told - [Pigeon Breeding - Correct Line Breeding, Fixing Champion Blood](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeonbreeding-correct-line-breeding-fixing-champion-blood/) - Pigeon Breeding - Correct Line Breeding, Fixing Champion Blood The young fancier and perhaps the old fancier, too, may desire a little knowledge upon the important subject of pigeon breeding, in particular line breeding, or, in any case, a system by means of which they can establish a line of speedy birds, likely to win in - [Chris Smith's Pigeon Racing Exercise and Training Program](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/chris-smiths-pigeon-racing-exercise-and-training-program/) - Chris Smith's Pigeon Racing Exercise and Training Program All my Pigeons in the race loft are unseparated all year long. In the beginning of the RaceProgram there must be no nest pans in the loft. Break or throw all eggs away. Six weeks before the first race I chase my pigeons up, but before I - [Pigeons with Blue Tongue or Blue Tissue](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeons-with-blue-tongue-or-blue-tissue/) - Pigeons with Blue Tongue or Blue Tissue I received a few questions about fanciers having pigeons with blue tongues or blue tip tongues so I wanted to address it with a short post. The blue tongue can mean many different things from something simple such as wrong diet to more serious like bad circulation. Should - [Pigeon Medical Formulary](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-medical-formulary/) - The following medical formulary was compiled and is recommended for use by the Association of Avian Veterinarians, General Considerations Purpose: The purpose of this formulary is to provide a concise, accurate description and proper dosage of the common drugs used in pigeons. Experience has shown that various sources provided vastly different dosage levels. Some of - [Important Pigeon Vitamins](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/important-pigeon-vitamins/) - The Important Pigeon Vitamins Vitamins are chemical compounds that are natural components of food. Found in minute quantities, feeding vitamins to the pigeon are essential for normal metabolism and health. The vitamins necessary for the performing pigeon are divided into six groups (A, B, C, D, E and K). Within these six main groups are - [Selecting a Quality Breeding Pair](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/selecting-a-quality-breeding-pair/) - Selecting a Quality Breeding Pair The chances of breeding a winner are increased when it is bred from a winner. We all realise, that even from the best breeding stock in the world, only a very small percentage of the pigeons produced become champions. To increase the chances of breeding champions we must first and - [Pairing Your Birds](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pairing-your-birds/) - Pairing Your Birds In preparation of the breeding season there are several things we should consider every year. The birds should be good and rested and should have gone through a good moult. A few weeks before pairing, I suggest vaccinating for PMV and paratyphoid. Also treat for worms, coccidia, and trichomonas. Preventive antibiotics is - [Double Widowhood Part 3](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/double-widowhood-part-3/) - Double Widowhood Part 3 The last point I discussed was just prior to training the old birds for racing. It is imperative that the young birds be weaned as soon as possible. Only then will we see the dramatic boost in health that we are looking for. I will have all of my young birds - [*Video* Vaccinating Racing Pigeon with PMV Vaccine](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/video-vaccinating-racing-pigeon-with-pmv-vaccine/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhHmReK9SJ0] In this video Dennis from Hawkbait Lofts shows us how he vaccinates his young birds with the PMV (Paramyxovirus) vaccine. He uses a standard syringe with a 22 gauge needle and injects the vaccine just under the skin between the leg and the body he calls it the "web". He says you may notice - [*Video* Whistle Response](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-whistle-response/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c0PrbX-rsE] A while back I posted a tip from John Glemser where he told us how he trains his birds to associate his call (in his case a whistle) to being fed. You can read more about it by clicking here after you watch the video. He trains his birds while they are still in - [Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework (part 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/buying-pigeons-do-your-homework-part-2/) - Buying Pigeons? Do Your Homework (part 2) A FAMILY OF PROVEN BIRDS THAT HAVE BEEN WINNING AND PRODUCING GENERATION AFTER GENERATION SHOULD CONTAIN PROVEN RACERS AND BREEDERS ON BOTH SIDES OF PEDIGREE. THEY SHOULD BE SELECTED AND BREED FOR "PERFORMANCE ONLY". THEY SHOULD SHOW A STRONG HISTORY OF CONTINUED SUCCESS IN MAJOR COMPETITION. A FAMILY - [Healthy Pigeons Win Races Part 4 "A Realistic Health Program"](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/top/healthy-pigeons-win-races-part-4-a-realistic-health-program/) - A Realistic Health Program Before Young Bird Races: Vaccinate for pox, PMV and paratyphoid 30 to 45 days before training starts. Before Breeding in the Winter: Vaccinate all old birds, breeders and young birds you are keeping for PMV and paratyphoid. This will get all young birds vaccinated 2 times for PMV and paratyphoid as - [The Darkening System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-darkening-system/) - The Darkening System First when we say darkening your loft You can use anything to cover your loft windows with whatever is convenient and at your disposal: curtain material, wood, or a piece of tin. I personally cut up a thin sheet of plywood. I run it in a grove so I can slide it - [E. Coli Infection in Pigeons ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/e-coli-infection-in-pigeons/) - E. Coli Infection in Pigeons E. coli infection is caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli. This bacteria is very common world wide and is a common inhabitant of the intestinal tract of mammals and some birds. There has been some debate as to whether or not it is a NORMAL inhabitant of pigeons, however, I - [Secret #3: Good Health](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/secret-3-good-health/) - Secret #3: GOOD HEALTH When selecting quality pigeons, always select "Good Health." There can be no sound foundation without it. Healthy pigeons produce healthy young that will race well. This is an undisputable fact. Secret #3: Good Health By Bob Prisco The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing Pigeons Magazine - The Pigeon Insider - [Wintering Your Birds](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/wintering-your-birds/) - Wintering Your Birds During the cold weather months the normal tendency of most pigeon flyers is to take a "break" from the birds and pretty much forget any health issues until it is time to mate up the breeders for next year. In most of the successful lofts, however, the winter time, though not as - [Good Feather, Handling For Quality](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/good-feather-handling-for-quality/) - Good Feather, Handling For Quality Handling For Quality When the experienced fanciers handle a racing pigeon they are assessing its racing ability by judging its aerodynamic soundness. Their skill has been taught by time and their success in predicting the quality of the race pigeon rests with the fact that the aerodynamics of every champion - [Building Consistency – A Consistant Family (part 4 of 6)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/building-consistency-–-a-consistant-family-part-4-of-6/) - So, now that we understand the basic principles of Pretzel breeding we can begin. The best proven racers you have may not be good producers. It is best of they come from a consistent family. A consistent family would be made up of birds that win on a regular basis and carry many common genes - [Condition and Form In Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/condition-and-form-in-racing-pigeons/) - Condition and Form In Racing Pigeons Form in General If you have ever studied power lifting training is designed to allow an athlete to peek his performance on the day or just shortly before the day of competition. This is what we try to accomplish with racing pigeons. Our goal is to ship our birds - [Widowhood Explained - The System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/widowhood-explained-the-system/) - Article provided by Frank McLaughlin of Mclaughlin Lofts Frank's Widowhood System #1. The cocks should spend 30 minutes with hens the first few races before crating for the race. They are left with the hens for two hours after a short race up to overnight on a long race. This is not real important. After - [Preventative and Curative Medicines](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/preventative-and-curative-medicines/) - Preventative and Curative Medicines As a result of the much improved knowledge of pigeons and the medications now available to manage diseases, the good fancier can enjoy a loft free of disease. The common aim is to produce the healthiest and most robust babies possible by the most natural means so that there is no - [The Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/the-wonders-of-apple-cider-vinegar/) - The Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar Real apple cider vinegar is a natural substance, but only if from a bio farm. It strengthens the immune system, as it is an excellent source of trace and micro elements. However, this is only true of vinegar derived from apples grown in a natural (e.g. grassy) environment free - [Darkening System Pre and Post Race Season](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/darkening-system-pre-and-post-race-season/) - Darkening System Pre and Post Race Season Adding Light Two weeks before the first race, I make another change and put the birds on sixteen hours of light. The birds wake to a natural sunrise, but I turn lights on in the coop with a timer and then shut them off at 10:00 p.m. with - [E.coli in Young Birds](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/e-coli-in-young-birds/) - E.coli in Young Birds Each young bird season we see an increase in disease involving the bacteria E.coli. E.coli is a normal inhabitant of the digestive system of pigeons. It has disease potential, but usually needs a predisposing condition to allow it the opportunity to cause infection. Several things can "open the door" for E.coli - [Rearing Youngsters Correctly](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/rearing-youngsters-correctly/) - Rearing Youngsters Correctly The novice must realize at the outset that young racing pigeons which do not leave the nest properly reared are a waste of time and effort. There is a lot of truth in the old saying that most of the long hard races are won or lost in the nest, and the - [*Video* Hawk Control](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-hawk-control/) - Hawk Control In this video John shows us some of his secrets he uses to keeping the hawks away from his birds. These are neat tricks that you can start using right now in your own loft to help control the hawks. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhW6RuGwrc] Hawk Control by John Glemser The Leading Online Pigeon Racing and Racing - [*Video* Loft Design, Dr. John Lamberton](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-loft-design-dr-john-lamberton/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gqm2H49PO8] Here is an excellent video from Dr. John Lamberton, in this video he explains how his loft is designed. His loft is setup like most belgian lofts with multiple identical sections and each section has 6, 8 or even 9 nestboxes and each nestbox is identical. A great tip as you will see in the video - [Pigeon Tonic](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-tonic/) - Pigeon Tonic Use the following pigeon tonic receipe below, helps promote health during both the race and moulting seasons. 10 Tablespoons Colombine tea 10 Tablespoons White nettle Boil the above in 2 liters of water for 5 minutes. To this add : 10 Tablespoons of raw sugar Dissolve the sugar into the hot tea and - [*Video* Evaluating EyeSign in Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/video-evaluating-eyesign-in-pigeons/) - *Video* Evaluating EyeSign in Pigeons [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmlwibNIdRY] Here is another great video from Dr. John Lamberton, in this video Dr. Lamberton shows us how he uses eyesign to evaluate his pigeons. You should take note that he uses eyesign as just another piece of the puzzle or only a small componant in the overall evaluation of his pigeon. - [Taking on Tyson - Episode Five](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/taking-on-tyson-episode-five/) - Taking on Tyson – Episode Five : "Could 've been a Contender" Part 1 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YUZkAw6kCY] Part 2 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4qex_XLjQo] Part 3 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_52y4WjdDE] Click here to watch all the episodes - [Garlic and Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/garlic-and-racing-pigeons/) - Garlic and Racing Pigeons Now what about the use of garlic in racing pigeons? It is a popular, widely used product, but solid, scientific information on its effects in pigeons seems to be scarce. Everything from cloves of garlic to powders, pills and oils are available in health food stores, grocery stores and by companies - [Meet The Pigeon Lady](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/meet-the-pigeon-lady/) - The Pigeon Lady of New York City I found this video that I thought you would enjoy, it shows Alayne Patur Salahuddeen better known as "The Pigeon Lady of NYC". She takes us into the world of urban pigeon keeping on the rooftops of New York City, sorta like how my uncle got started raising pigeons. - [Pigeon Hairworms](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-hairworms/) - Pigeon Hairworms Pigeon Hairworms; these worms are very small (up to 1/4 " long) and very thin, so seeing them in the intestines is very difficult, and requires special techniques. Because these worms bury their heads right into the wall of the intestines, they cause tissue damage and irritation that can result in haemorrhage, diarrhoea - [The Pigeon's Medicine Cabinet](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/top/the-pigeons-medicine-cabinet/) - The Pigeon's Medicine Cabinet ERYTHROMYCIN.(Gallimycin)- An antibiotic generally effective against respiratory infections,especially Mycoplasmosis. May also be useful against certain Staph infections. DOSAGE: 3-6 tsp per gallon for 4-7 days; PREVENTATIVE DOSE: ¾ tsp per gallon OXYTETRACYCLINE (Terramycin)- A broad spectrum antibiotic useful against many types of infections, but often not highly effective. Most usually recommended - [Young Bird Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/young-bird-racing/) - Young Bird Racing This past winter I received several e-mails on young bird racing maybe, because I had a great young bird season last season. I thought I would write a few lines on my experiences in young bird racing here in Canada. Years ago in early winter, I would pair up some of the - [Helping the Moult (Molt)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/helping-the-moult/) - Helping the Moult A good moult is generally seen as being necessary for a successful racing season next year. A smooth moult and perfect new feathers are signs of good health and good management during the moult. The moult heavily taxes the birds the birds organism. In a very short period of time the bird - [Glemser Tip: Breed Your Birds Early](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/glemser-tip-breed-your-birds-early/) - Glemser Tip: Breed Your Birds Early I get the birds to go down in mid November,those eggs are thrown away on the 25th of November. Reason being,when you first put your breeders together,some people don't have seperate pens to mate them in. Then there are sometimes fights,and you never know who is jumping who. By - [Space Age Ventilation - Loft Atmosphere](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/space-age-ventalation-loft-atmosphere/) - Space Age Ventilation - Loft Atmosphere On a visit ten years ago the Hungary to the city of Kaposyar, I met the well known German pigeon photographer Gerhard Schlepphorst. Several times we talked at length about which fanciers in Germany or Holland came up with the finest performances. During on of these exchanges the name - [Who Pigeon Fanciers REALLY are!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/who-pigeon-fanciers-really-are/) - Hey all, I have been reading many articles and news feeds ever since the news broke that Mike Tyson was getting his own show on animal planet about pigeon racing and I have noticed that some people have been bad mouthing the sport, pigeons and fanciers not to name names (PETA). They have been saying all sorts of things - [Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 4](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-racing-and-nutrition-of-the-muscle-part-4/) - Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 4 As a reserve fuel for flight, fat has definite advantages over carbohydrate and protein. For example, one unit of fat liberates as much energy as equal amounts of carbohydrate and protein put together. One gram ( about 1/30th of an ounce) provides about 9,300 calories of - [*Video* Health Tip Adding Garlic to Your Birds Drinking Water.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/video-health-tip-adding-garlic-to-your-birds-drinking-water/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7rJNy6qlI4] Here is another great video from Dennis of hawkbait lofts, he shows how he adds garlic to his birds drinking water once per week. He simply takes 4 cloves of ordinary garlic and removes the skin then pokes holes in them ad adds them to one gallon of drinking water. The garlic helps to - [Thoughts on Moult Part1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/thoughts-on-moult-part1/) - Thoughts on Moult Part1 Honestly speaking I do not feel like writing this article at all. It is about the moult and it is all so useless and unimportant. I do not mean the moult, but what I have to say about it, since pigeons just moult, that is in their nature and there is - [Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing - Feed Table](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/grains-fuel-and-pigeon-racing-feed-table/) - Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing - Feed Table This is the Feed Table that goes along with the Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing article series. Brief Summary of Table 1 Examples of grains and concentrates high in protein: Peas, beans, lentils , fish meal, peanuts, ect.. Examples of grains high in fat ( and often, - [From Heavyweight to Featherweight, Pigeon Racing Reality Show!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/from-heavyweight-to-featherweight-pigeon-racing-reality-show/) - From Heavyweight to Featherweight, Pigeon racing goes primetime with it's own reality show! Former world heavyweight champ Mike Tyson will take flight on Animal Planet with a new sport — pigeon racing. The network this week announced a new reality show that will pit Tyson, a novice pigeon racer, against serious competitors. The show is - [Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Protein, Carbs & Fats](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/grains-fuel-and-pigeon-racing-protein-carbs-fats/) - Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing Protein, Carbs & Fats It is known that the liver of pigeons produces almost 50% of the fat for use in the body, and that it regulates fat production in the body. (Of course, fat for use in the body is also derived directly form the diet.) One study in - [*Video* Widowhood Celibacy Creates Motivation on Race Day.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-widowhood-celibacy-creates-motivation-on-race-day/) - Widowhood Celibacy Creates Motivation on Race Day. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mehe_acMdr8] Here is another great video from Dr. John Lamberton, in this video Dr. Lamberton shows us how widowhood celibacy creates motivation to fly home faster on race day. If you have been confused by the widowhood system before, this is an excellent video and will help you - [*Video* The Nest Box Tells The Story](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-the-nest-box-tells-the-story/) - The Nest Box Tells The Story All of us a pigeon fanciers know that we have to wear many hatswith our pigeons, we have to serve as parents, teachers, coaches, personal trainers, doctors and investigators just to name a few. Our pigeons can't talk to us so we as the fanciers have to take in all - [Basketing Racing Pigeons - Stress Free Method](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/basketing-racing-pigeons-stress-free-method/) - Hey friends, I wanted to post this really great video that I came across that shows a fantastic stress-free method for basketing your pigeons. Most of it is due to the design of the loft which is extremely efficient in limiting stress on the pigeons as well as the fanciers, and the relationship these fanciers have with their - [Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 5](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-racing-and-nutrition-of-the-muscle-part-5/) - Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 5 It has been shown experimentally that within minutes after release, all of the glycogen reserves in the white fibers are completely exhausted, and for all practical purposes, their activity virtually stops for the moment, as a result of this depletion of fuel. In fact, these experiments - [Widowhood Explained](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/widowhood-explained/) - Article provided by Frank McLaughlin of McLaughlin Lofts Widowhood racing has been around for nearly 80 years or more. When traveling in Belgium a few years ago I watched a film made in the 1930’s for the World’s Fair. Racing widowhood was featured and identical to how we race now right down to the nest - [Loft Construction and Design](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/loft-construction-and-design/) - Loft Construction and Design In order for your race teams to perform well, the construction of your pigeon loft should reflect the type of race management system that you teach in Pigeon School. The following Basic Loft Design is based upon the widowhood system that I teach in my Pigeon School and represents the life - [Secret #6: Breed for internal Qualities not External Appearance](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-6-breed-for-internal-qualities-not-external-appearance/) - Secret #6: Breed for internal Qualities not External Appearance Some fanciers have pigeons which seem to have everything one could desire in a bird's appearance: wing, back, build, eyes, feather, etc. However, these pigeons have never earned the feed that it cost to raise them nor the money it cost to buy them. When a - [Young Birds Dying In The Nest Early](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/young-birds-dying-in-the-nest-early/) - Young Birds Dying In The Nest Early There are many reasons for young to die in the nest. The obvious ones of being trampled, chilled, etc. occur only occasionally. Trichomonas can overwhelm a squab but this is not epidemic in most cases. When it occurs in extraordinary numbers, it is usually symptomatic of a septicemic - [Thoughts on Moult Part2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/thoughts-on-moult-part2/) - Thoughts on Moult Part2 In the previous article (Thoughts on Moult Part1) I expressed my doubts on many additives that help pigeons through the moult. But do you know in which I believe a bit so far? Sedochol! A firm, known globally, manufactures it and it is cheap. The ingredients methionine, choline and sorbitol are - [Pigeon Roundworms](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-roundworms/) - Pigeon Roundworms Roundworms; these worms are fairly large, and measure 1 1/2 to 2" or more in length. They are believed to compete with the pigeon for nutrients in the intestines, so in heavy infestations, roundworms can be another cause of "going light" because they absorb nutrients that the pigeon needs. In light infestations, these - [Taking on Tyson - Episode Two](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/taking-on-tyson-episode-two/) - Taking on Tyson - Episode 2: "Mike Get's Ready to Rumble" Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 - [*Video* Evaluating Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-evaluating-pigeons/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P2HHerpJp0] Here's an excellent video from Dr. John Lamberton, he gives us an overview of what to look for when evaluating our pigeons in our hands and how to pick the best racers possible. Some key points to look for, Feel for bouyancy Feel for feather thickness and roundness of the wing Flat breast Feathers - [Training Pigeons - Pigeon Training and Nutrition Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/trainingpigeons-pigeon-training-and-nutrition-part-2/) - Pigeons sweat far less than humans during a flight. They also can’t drink, at the very least; it is our duty to make sure our pigeons don’t suffer from thirst. If they drink on the way home, firstly the question is what kind of water (healthy or contaminated) did they drink and secondly the pigeons that take the time to drink will arrive home later then we had planned. That’s why I am a proponent of using electrolytes during periods of warm temperatures. They help retain moisture and that is of great importance. - [Amercian Racing Pigeon Union History and Origin Part 3](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/amercian-racing-pigeon-union-history-and-origin-part-3/) - Amercian Racing Pigeon Union History and Origin Part 3 A meeting was held on August 2, 1909, in Washington, chaired by D. C. Buscall, at which an organizational committee was appointed, comprised of seven fanciers who had written articles advocating the principles of the new entity. Buscall prepared a draft of proposed rules and an - [*Video* Largest Release in Romanian Pigeon Racing History - 42,800 Birds!](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-largest-release-in-romanian-pigeon-racing-history-42800-birds/) - Largest Release in Romanian Pigeon Racing History The first race of the 2012 Romanian season had the biggest number of pigeons in a single release in the history of Romanian pigeon sports: 42,800 pigeons. It was a provincial race in the biggest province of Romania, Prahova. Watch this amazing video by clicking the "like" button below. - [Flag Training Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/flag-training-racing-pigeons/) - Flag Training Racing Pigeons Flag training is used to keep the racing pigeons loft flying beyond loft flying that they are motivated to do. Depending on what system you are racing under birds are sometimes motivated to return to the nest or their mate. This will decrease the amount of time they spend loft flying. The only two - [20 Tips to Becoming a Champion Fancier](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/20-tips-to-becoming-a-champion-fancier/) - 20 Tips to Becoming a Champion Fancier It is often said, "A fancier that flies well is envied." When a fancier flies especially well, it means that he has secrets or special tricks. I believe there is no truth to the so called "SECRETS" of our sport. To become a champion and remain one, the - [Ad Schaerlaeckens](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/ad-schaerlaeckens/) - Ad Schaerlaeckens Ad Schaerlaeckens is known as one of the best pigeon fanciers, authors and pigeon sport advocates of all time. He is world renowned by the pigeon community and has numerous accomplishments in the pigeon sport. In 1995 when Ad was crowned as the over all Champion of Afdeling M Brabant (cf 'Provincial') again, - [Tyson finds peace in pigeon racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/tyson-finds-peace-in-pigeon-racing/) - By Kevin Iole, source Yahoo! sports HENDERSON, Nev. – The hands that once caused so much fear, that once scrambled the brains of highly trained men, which caused elite professionals to cower in fear, now gently, tenderly, caress a pigeon. Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion of the world, the one-time baddest man on the planet, - [Secret #4: Look for Evidence of Homing and Navigation Qualities](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-4-look-for-evidence-of-homing-and-navigation-qualities/) - Secret #4: Look for Evidence of Homing and Navigation Qualities Breed from birds that have the "Compass" or "Homing Instinct." If a pigeon can't home, how can you expect it to win? There is still no consensus on how a bird homes and navigates. It is a matter upon which we can only speculate. It - [Building Consistency (part 6 of 6) - Conclusion](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/building-consistency-part-6-of-6-conclusion/) - It is advisable to maintain about 4 lines within the family; even five or six lines are good if you have the room but four works fine. You keep these lines separate and maintain them through flying and breeding. You can use these lines to cross to one another when needed. You can maintain a - [Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing - Suggested Rations](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/grains-fuel-and-pigeon-racing-suggested-rations/) - Grains, Fuel and Pigeon Racing - Suggested Rations The composition of the rations given in this section aren't written in stone, but are suggestions ONLY, and can be modified according to the experience of the fancier, and to the availability of supplies of grains, their cost, ect. In all situations, all year long, there is - [Garlic; Some Facts for the Fancier](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/garlic-some-facts-for-the-fancier/) - Garlic; Facts For the Fancier Garlic, whose scientific name is Allium sativum, is a common plant, used worldwide for food. Since ancient times, garlic has been used for a variety of human ailments and problems, and even magical properties to ward of evil spirits have been attributed to garlic. In fact, it was once considered - [Antioxidants & B Vitamins in Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/antioxidants-b-vitamins-in-pigeons/) - Antioxidants & B Vitamins in Pigeons In the modern time of pigeon racing, flyers have been aware of the facts that there is more to feed than just grain, grit & cereals. Certainly, grains are an excellent source of energy, protein, some minerals and fibers, but they have very low levels of trace elements and - [Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 6](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-racing-and-nutrition-of-the-muscle-part-6/) - Pigeon Racing and Nutrition of the Muscle Part 6 Toward the end of a very long or tough day, we see that he situation regarding the fuel supplies within the two types of muscle fibers has changed remarkably. If we look again at the red and white fibers, we see that the large white fibers - [Secret #5: Let the Basket and Races Cull For You](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secret-5-let-the-basket-and-races-cull-for-you/) - Secret #5: Let the Basket and Races Cull For You The only fair and impartial methods of selecting intelligence that gives true satisfaction and results are the training basket and long races. In my opinion, no individual can measure mentality and the degree of homing instinct of a bird from looking at it, feeling or handling - [Pigeon Feed Quality](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-feed-quality/) - Pigeon Feed Quality First and foremost, the food must be of the best quality. Good quality grain is a clean grain with low moisture content. Grains with high moisture and/or are dirty, dusty and uncleaned are more susceptible to fungus and bacterial germs and poisons than dry clean grain. The truth is that germs on - [My Best Kept "Secrets"](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/my-best-kept-secrets/) - My Best Kept "Secrets" It is easy to understand the enthusiasm a fancier displays at the start of a new season. Last season's failures will soon be forgotten with this year's great accomplishments and results. However, to expect a great turn around is foolish unless the specific problems from past years have been corrected. Basically, - [Training Racing Pigeons - The Training Crate and Road Training](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/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 to do if your birds sit out over night and nightflights. In today's article I - [Breed from Leaders Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/breed-from-leaders-part-2/) - Breed from Leaders Part 2 The difference between followers and leaders is not in the physical qualities of the birds, but the mental ability to "home", and thus repeat week after week, a necessary qualification in racing. Champion lofts seem to produce champions on a regular bases in their own countries. WHY? The legendary and - [Breed from Leaders Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/breed-from-leaders-part-1/) - Breed from Leaders Part 1 Like people, most of our racing pigeons become followers instead of leaders and independent thinkers. It is a very dangerous and fatal mistake for a fancier, and his breeding program for success in racing, to place these followers in a breeding loft. Followers are the birds that lack the mental - [Training Racing Pigeons - From Beginning to The Roof](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/training-racing-pigeons-from-beginning-to-the-roof/) - Training Racing Pigeons - From Beginning to The Roof From the Beginning Your young birds are at 21-30 days and out of the nest. They should be in their own compartment where they are beginning to learn social behavior with their fellow flock mates. Very shortly their training will begin. When we discuss training - [Racing Pigeons on The Celibacy System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/racing-pigeons-on-the-celibacy-system/) - Racing Pigeons on The Celibacy System It’s hard to find information on a true celibacy system. When one thinks of widowhood, dual widowhood and the natural system, you will realize that all are utilizing the urge to mate and rear young or suppressing that urge. The celibacy system is the most extreme in denying - [*Amazing Video* Pigeon Liberation](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/amazing-video-pigeon-liberation/) - Here is an amazing video of around 6,000 racing pigeons bursting forth from the Central Cumberland Racing Pigeon Federation's truck at Crookhaven Heads, near Culburra Beach on the south coast of NSW, Australia. In difficult, strong windy conditions the pigeons eventually headed back north to their various lofts in Sydney. - [Racing Pigeons on The Natural System ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/training-conditioning/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 to be separated. Breeding is possible on the natural system as each pair will be - [Pigeon Racing: The Decline of Long Distance Racing ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/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, most likely through better training techniques, the increase of better quality pigeons in the average - [Pigeon Racing Partnerships: the good, the bad, the just plain ugly! ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/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 time, talent and money. It's sport that one can enjoy well into their old age. - [PETA at it Again - Investigation Exposes Pigeon-Racing Cruelty](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing-news/peta-at-it-again-investigation-exposes-pigeon-racing-cruelty/) - In April 2012, PETA released a 15-month undercover investigation—spanning five states—into some of the largest pigeon-racing operations in the U.S. PETA documented massive casualties of birds during races and training, discovered rampant killing of unwanted birds and abusive training and racing methods and exposed a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling industry. PETA's investigators found that in - [Pigeon Racing - The Pro's and Con's of Combines](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/pigeon-racing-the-pros-and-cons-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 or races. Each club maintain it's own identity but the field of competition is then - [Pigeon Racing - The Pros and Cons of Average Speed](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing/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 bird clocked in each race from your loft. The total distance of all races in - [Managing a Race Team](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-auction/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 degree to see someone hit three hard weeks in a row and end up with - [Rebuilding for the Next Race](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-auction/rebuilding-for-the-next-race/) - How you rebuild for the next race or races depends on many factors. What is the next race? what kind of a week are you coming off of? What are the condition of the birds in the loft? We call it a race team, though it is nothing more than a stable of individual race - [Quarantine Late Birds](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-auction/quarantine-late-birds/) - What is a late bird? A late bid is any bird that has been out for more days that race time. An unfortunate but necessary assumption is that birds that fly long distance will occasionally be out a night on a two day race. If a bird is gone for more than 48 hours - [Sexing Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/sexing-racing-pigeons/) - Sexing Racing Pigeons Let me get this out of the way here first I am not an writer by trade, this will be a listing of statements, facts and observations on the many ways of telling the gender of homing pigeons. This is by no means the complete listing of gender facts as there are - [*Video* Pigeons Helping People](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-pigeons-helping-people/) - This is a fantastic news story from CBS News Assignment America with Steve Hartman that shows how pigeons are helping save people. In this video you'll meet former gang member Bobby Wilson who has changed his life because of pigeons and how he is using pigeons to help change others lives. pigeon racing, racing pigeon, - [Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 1/4 ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/brilliant-beasts-pigeon-genius-part-14/) - Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 1/4 This is part 1 of a brilliant series from National Geographic called Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius. This series showcases how amazing these creatures are and why they are one of the most successful animals on our planet. If you love pigeons you are absoluelty going to love this series. - [Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 2/4](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/national-geographic-brilliant-beasts-pigeon-genius-part-24/) - National Geographic - Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 2/4 This is part 2 of a brilliant series from National Geographic called Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius. This series showcases how amazing these creatures are and why they are one of the most successful animals on our planet. If you love pigeons you are absoluelty going to - [Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 3/4](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/brilliant-beasts-pigeon-genius-part-34/) - Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 3/4 This is part 3 of a brilliant series from National Geographic called Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius. This series showcases how amazing these creatures are and why they are one of the most successful animals on our planet. If you love pigeons you are absoluelty going to love this series. Click - [Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 4/4 ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/brilliant-beasts-pigeon-genius-part-44/) - Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 4/4 This is part 4 of a brilliant series from National Geographic called Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius. This series showcases how amazing these creatures are and why they are one of the most successful animals on our planet. If you love pigeons you are absoluelty going to love this series. Click - [Pigeons are more living helicopters than flying rats...](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeons-are-more-living-helicopters-than-flying-rats/) - The humble pigeon could provide the unlikely inspiration for a flock of small military drones that can navigate enclosed spaces. It turns out the common birds can redirect their flight path with the agility of a helicopter. Ivo Ros of Harvard University and colleagues let three pigeons loose in a corridor that incorporated a sharp - [Trapping Racing Pigeons - "The race isn't over until the bird is clocked."](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/trapping-racing-pigeons-the-race-isnt-over-until-the-bird-is-clocked/) - "The race isn't over until the bird is clocked." What is trapping and clocking? "Trapping" is a term that I think stemmed out of the used of the word stall trap. When a bird came home from a race it would enter the loft through a stall or hole. Once inside the hole, the bird - [When the race is over, After the Return.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/when-the-race-is-over-after-the-return/) - "The first thing I'm going to do when I get home is..." You prepare for the next race while this week's race is in progress. Heh, wait a minute!!! Shouldn't we take things one race and one week at a time? Yes and no. We do take the races one at a time, or - [The Fundamentals of Pigeon Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-fundamentals-of-pigeon-racing/) - Ever since becoming interested in pigeon racing I have had the pleasure of talking with and interviewing dozens of champion pigeon fanciers and I have noticed that they all pretty much have one thing in common, and that thing is that they all understood and mastered the fundamentals of pigeon racing. So what are the fundamantals of - [Tricks for Pigeon Foster Parenting](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/tricks-for-pigeon-foster-parenting/) - Trick 1: If you have a pair where the hen has stopped laying eggs due to any kind of reason, know that you can use this pair as foster parents. A pair which has been trying to get some babies of their own, and never managed to, would be extremely happy to find some - [Pigeon Racing, Preparing Before the Race](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-racing-preparing-before-the-race/) - "The race starts days before clock in" What does "preparing before the race" mean? Preparing before the race means preparing your birds for the type of race they will compete. This article does not cover "setting up" or different psychological tricks you can play to motivate birds. This article covers how to physically prepare your - [Pigeon Racing Systems; The Pros and Cons of Each](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-racing-systems-the-pros-and-cons-of-each/) - Old Birds Old bird systems are designed around motivation. Cocks and hens are motivated by their love for home (security, food, shelter), their nest box, their mate, their eggs, etc. Natural system This system allows for the birds to mate up, go down on eggs and race to the nest box. Eggs are often switched - [Are Pigeons as Smart as Monkeys?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/are-pigeons-as-smart-as-monkeys/) - Are Pigeons as Smart as Monkeys? By Joseph Castro Published December 23, 2011 | LiveScience Pigeons may not be so bird-brained after all, as scientists have found the birds' ability to understand numbers is on par with that of primates. Previous studies have shown that various animals, from honeybees to chimpanzees, can learn to count - [Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Egg or Hatchling—Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/articial-incubation-and-hand-raising-young-pigeons/) - Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Egg or Hatchling—Part 1 Being faced with an abandoned racing pigeon egg or hatchling can present some challenges for you, the pigeon fancier. If the abandoned young is from one of your more valuable pairs, your desire to save it is undoubtedly strong. In this article, we will discuss - [Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Hatchling-- Part 2 Feeding](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/care-of-the-abandoned-racing-pigeon-hatchling-part-2-feeding/) - Care of the Abandoned Racing Pigeon Hatchling-- Part 2 Feeding Feeding the Pigeon Hatchling Before you begin to handfeed the pigeon hatchling, you’ll need to create an artificial beak. You can do this by taking a syringe and cutting of the needle attachment at the end. The diameter of the opening should be large enough - [Technology- Brings Fanciers Together and Educates the World](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/technology-brings-fanciers-together-and-educates-the-world/) - Technology- Brings Fanciers Together and Educates the World By: Whitney Sabrowsky, AU Youth Ambassador Three years ago, in the mind of Chris Ferrante, pigeons were simply a common type of bird. Frankly, he never gave the pigeon a second thought or knew that there was a bird known as the racing homer. Chris, a New - [Care of Pigeon Breeders at End of Breeding Season](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/care-of-pigeon-breeders-at-end-of-breeding-season/) - Here's some more great videos from Lavender Hill Lofts in Washington DC. These videos explain Lavender Hill Lofts process during the end of the breeding season. At the end of the breeding season he allows his pairs to sit on dummy eggs untill they stop sitting on them. He then separates the hens from - [*Video* Fret Marks on Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/video-fret-marks-on-racing-pigeons/) - This is a great video from Lavender Hill Lofts, showing what fret marks are and explaining why they happen. - [Pigeon Training Methods From Hilsea Lofts ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-training-methods-from-hilsea-lofts/) - Pigeon Training Methods From Hilsea Lofts The question of training is largely a question of muscle and motion. Muscle develops or degenerates almost exactly in proportion to the amount of work they have to do. With a strong and vigorous constitution it is extrodinary to what degree muscle can be developed. But all excessive muscular - [Pigeon Racing Essentials](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-racing-essentials/) - Pigeon Racing Essentials Air Good ventilation and freedom from dampness. Water Fresh and in clean vessels. Food Sound food, rationally fed. Control Exercise, trapping, feeding and basket work at right time. Feeding. Winter mixture: 50% barley, 20% wheat, 20% maize, 10% peas, tares or beans. Breeding mixture: 20% wheat, 30% maize, 30% beans,peas or tares, - [Classifying Injuries in Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/classifying-injuries-in-racing-pigeons/) - Classifying Injuries in Racing Pigeons This section covers injuries to birds. Unfortunately, it's the nature of racing and training that our birds covering the distance that they do will incur injuries. We have to remember that we manage a stable of race animals and we have to consider many things, injuries being one of them. - [Old and Young Bird Racing System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/old-and-young-bird-racing-system/) - Old and Young Bird Racing System Old Birds I race 16 pairs of cocks and hens. I stop the yearling at 350 miles, two years and older go all the way. I pair the birds mid febuary and they raise one youngster in the nest. When the youngsters are 24 days old I move them - [Aviary Basket Loading Method](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/aviary-basket-loading-method/) - Aviary Basket Loading Method Great video from Dan Smith of Sunset Coast Doves showing his basket loading method using his movable wall aviary system. - [Let’s Talk About Systems…(part 3)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/let’s-talk-about-systems…part-3/) - Let’s Talk About Systems…(part 3) The Racing System: One has many options as to which racing system to use and there are these and perhaps more to be considered. For years it was strictly natural which was racing to the nest and on eggs or babies or calling to the nest or driving. Then a - [Let's Talk About Systems... (part 1)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/lets-talk-about-systems-part-1/) - Let's Talk About Systems... (part 1) As we begin this subject I checked a dictionary and this is how the word "System" was explained! "A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole." Every one of us has a system that is unique to OUR SELF! I say this as even though - [The Magic Formula for Pigeon Racing Success!...](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-magic-formula-for-pigeon-racing-success/) - The Magic Formula for Pigeon Racing Success!... In this article, I will give you the magic formula for success! This is being done because of the following comment from one of my readers and his same thoughts have been told to me by many. He states: "With every respect and no offence meant. Do you - [Feather Lice on Pigeons ](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/feather-lice-on-pigeons/) - Great video from The Dovecote Loft on how to treat your pigeons for feather lice. - [Is Pigeon Racing A Sport, Or Animal Cruelty?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/is-pigeon-racing-a-sport-or-animal-cruelty/) - Tom Strato, a 39-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, walked into his backyard pigeon coop on Staten Island, N.Y., and reached for a white racing homer tagged RBC-548. A relative of the pigeon had brought him second place at a competition last year. He held it tight to prevent it from - [Understanding Breeding and Genetics Part 3 - "Pigeons win races, not names..."](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/understanding-breeding-and-genetics-part-3-pigeons-win-races-not-names/) - Understanding Breeding and Genetics Part 3 - "Pigeons win races, not names..." As in life, there are never any dead certainties. With pigeons even less and to be realistic, one must only work on small success percentages. Any pair of breeders that will consistently produce 20 % success, i.e. one good pigeon out of five - [How can we cut costs in pigeon racing?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/how-can-we-cut-costs-on-pigeon-racing/) - How can we cut costs in pigeon racing? As you may know pigeon racing costs seem to keep rising and according to a poll I did here with Pigeon Insider members rising costs is one of the main reasons for declining memberships, participation and in the future will be a huge factor for the death of the sport and - [Understanding Breeding and Genetics Part 2 - Selection](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/understanding-breeding-and-genetics-part-2-selection/) - Selection Selection is at the basis of all breeding and the improvement of all animal species depends on it. Long before any animal breeder ever used his stockman's eye to select certain individuals, natural selection had from the very first beginning been at work. Natural selection is the driving force behind evolution - as made - [Understanding Breeding and Genetics Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/understanding-breeding-and-genetics-part-1/) - Understanding Breeding and Genetics Breeding good racing pigeons can be accomplished without any knowledge of genetics. Just think; how would the stockmen of years gone by, who did not have an inkling of genetics, have bred their livestock? Theirs was a sharp eye, loads of commonsense and normal health practices that produced top class animals... - [Pigeon Health Matters Part 2 - The Race Stage](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-health-matters-part-2-the-race-stage/) - Race stage Aim: To maintain winning form through the entire season by good management and maintenance of health. This is when it gets interesting. It is also the time when most fanciers start making serious mistakes. During competition medication is used to maintain health. It is vital that the birds are completely free of any - [Joseph Van Dorning's Pigeon Racing Tips](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/joseph-van-dornings-pigeon-racing-tips/) - No 1. Make sure your loft is 100% vermin proof. There is nothing that will knock your birds off form quicker than a small mouse urinating or leaving droppings or drinking from the birds water fountain. No 2. Make sure that your corn bins are completely sealed for the above reasons. A mouse will get - [3 Tips for Selecting Breeders](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/3-tips-for-selecting-breeders/) - From the very beginning the selection of breeders has been fascinating for me plus rewarding in meeting top flyers in different parts of the world. Like any other subject matter, Pigeon Graders, there are several good ones in America, have different beliefs and styles. Some graders will grade your birds and possibly give you a - [Pigeons Show Superior Self-Recognition Abilities To Three Year Old Humans](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeons-show-superior-self-recognition-abilities-to-three-year-old-humans/) - ScienceDaily (June 14, 2008) — Keio University scientists have shown that pigeons are able to discriminate video images of themselves even with a 5-7 second delay, thus having self-cognitive abilities higher than 3-year-old children who have difficulty recognizing their self-image with only a 2 second delay. Prof. Shigeru Watanabe of the Graduate School of Human - [Secrets of a Successful Pigeon Fancier (Part 4 of 4)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secrets-of-a-successful-pigeon-fancier-part-4-of-4/) - Secret 18 Need to up the protein during breeding? Add a high protein small kibble dog food to the mix. Ten to twenty percent dog food in the mix will do the trick. My pigeons would rather eat dog food over safflour. Pigeons love the animal protein plus all the vitamins, minerals and calcium is - [Secrets of a Successful Pigeon Fancier (Part 3)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secrets-of-a-successful-pigeon-fancier-part-3/) - Secret 13 Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the best natural additives that can be given daily to the pigeons. We give one ounce to the gallon nearly every day of the year. We also mix in vitamins and probiotics several times per week. For a natural product to have benefits it must be used - [Secrets of a Successful Pigeon Fancier (Part 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secrets-of-a-successful-pigeon-fancier-part-2/) - Secret 6 Buy a hygrometer (Home Depot) with a high low setting. The hygrometer measures humidity. Place the hygrometer in the racing loft and adjust ventilation to maintain humidity below 70%. By monitoring the humidity you will learn to keep it lower than 70% at all times. Pigeons have a big drop in form with - [Secrets of a Successful Pigeon Fancier (Part 1)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/secrets-of-a-successful-pigeon-fancier-part-1/) - Secret 1 Virkon S is a disinfectant sold by Dupont. Not only is it the most amazing disinfectant you will ever use in the lofts for sanitation but it is simply magic when used in the pigeons drinking water. Virkon S should be the first line of defense for any young bird sickness. If the - [Beginner's Handbook Conclusion](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/conclusion/) - Beginner's Handbook Conclusion You now have been introduced to the sport of pigeons. We have shown you a few of the basics. We have also taken you through one entire year in the lives of your birds. It might very well be confusing until you actually go through the experience of building a loft and - [June in the Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/june-in-the-loft/) - June in the Loft Now that old bird racing is winding down and breeding is nearly complete, fanciers around the country are starting to think about young bird racing. Folks are shipping their futurity hopefuls their selected races, and fanciers are separating their breeders. Now’s the best time to vaccinate young birds. The first weekend - [Pigeon Racing - A Number's Game? (Part 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-racing-a-numbers-game-part-2/) - There is likely a perfect ratio as to how many pigeons you can keep in a loft before the numbers and conditions become counter productive, and it’s a very good idea to know what those are for the various lofts. If your running your own you can use trial and error- as things start to - [Pigeon Racing - A Number's Game? Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-racing-a-numbers-game-part-1/) - Pigeon racing winning is about having the best most optimal birds to race with. For the last 5 years I’ve spent a great deal of my time in painstaking research trying to find the elusive details about individual pigeons that have been found to score in the top 2 percentile at least two times in - [Widowhood and its methods - Questions and answers](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/widowhood-and-its-methods-questions-and-answers/) - Widowhood and its methods - Questions and answers (part 1) It seems to us the best way, to inform you of widowhood methods, in the form of questions and answers which will give a comlete and detailed study about this subject. It will consequently become a dialogue between a novice and an expert who is - [Eyesign... Only in Pigeon Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/eyesign-only-in-pigeon-racing/) - At 57 years of age, I have been very fortunate in my life to be successfully involved in various competitive sports - HUMAN AND ANIMAL. Only in the pigeon sport have I ever heard of evaluating athletes by "EYE SIGN". I have never witnessed nor heard of coaches, owners, general mangers or parents looking into - [Tiny loft... Fascinating pigeon racing method](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/tiny-loft-fascinating-pigeon-racing-method/) - In the market town of Ware in Hertfordshire England there is an amazing racing loft. It is the loft of Ron Sampford. When I first saw it I couldn't quite believe it. It is only 8 foot by 5 foot. What's so amazing you might ask? Well that is his only loft. No separate youngbird - [The Natural System - Tips to Remember](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-natural-system-tips-to-remember/) - When racing the natural system with a hen and cock that are showing indications of pairing up, separate the two of them for several days before bringing them back together for 30-40 minutes prior to basketting. This trick will stop the hen's cycle and thus put off the laying process. The forced separation will also - [Widowhood - Tips to Remember](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/widowhood-tips-to-remember/) - When racing the widowhood system, you may notice that the cocks appear to lose interest or the hens act as if they want to start mating with one another, switch the sexes. Allow the cocks to sit on the perches let the hens have the nest boxes. You will have to lock the hens in - [Racing Pigeon Wing Structure For Flight and Performance Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/racing-pigeon-wing-structure-for-flight-and-performance-part-2/) - In the second part of our article, we will look at the wing structure of the racing pigeon as it pertains to propulsion in flight. First, let’s look at the how propulsion is attained in the flight of the racing pigeon. Propulsion As the bird glides forward, the wing functions like that of an airplane - [Racing Pigeon Flight and Wing Structure](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/racing-pigeon-flight-and-wing-structure/) - As a fancier examines racing pigeons, an assessment of their wings is performed. Are there characteristics of the racing pigeon wing structure that can be used as a predictor of flight and racing performance? If so, what are they? In this two-part article, we will take a closer look at the flight mechanism of the - [Tribute to Pigeon Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/tribute-to-pigeon-racing/) - Thank you to all of our members and fanciers around the world... - [May In The Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/may-in-the-loft/) - During this time of year in the sport, our attention turns to the old birds, especially to their health care and to their motivation for racing. In this article we are going to talk about a few things that you may want to think about during the month a May, including health considerations and racing systems. - [The Racing Pigeon Diet - Optimizing Nutrition with Supplementation Part 3: Additional Nutritional Considerations](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-racing-pigeon-diet-optimizing-nutrition-with-supplementation-part-3-additional-nutritional-considerations/) - Additional Nutritional Considerations Loss of Nutrients The loss of nutrients in stored seed should be considered when ensuring optimal nutrition for your racing pigeons. Consider the fact that seed gets harvested once a year so, at some point, the available seeds can be a year or more old. As the seed ages, there is loss - [The Racing Pigeon Diet - Optimizing Nutrition with Supplementation Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/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 the Australian Pigeon Company’s ID Yeast. All yeast contains not only Vitamin B12 but also - [The Racing Pigeon Diet - Optimizing Nutrition with Supplementation Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/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 and wheat, sufficient. Even a bird diet of multiple seeds will not provide the necessary - [Panting in Racing Pigeons - When Is It Normal and When Is It Not, Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/panting-in-racing-pigeons—when-is-it-normal-and-when-is-it-not-part-1/) - Panting in racing pigeons can be a completely normal pattern of respiration depending on the conditions. But it can also be a sign of disease or danger. In this article series, we will look at the bird respiratory system and how it adapts for survival in times of stress and disease. Anatomy of the Bird - [Panting in Racing Pigeons - When Is It Normal and When Is It Not, Part 4](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/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 bird to pant in the heat of the summer. When is it not normal? When - [Panting in Racing Pigeons - When Is It Normal and When Is It Not, Part 3](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/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 deficit caused by the burst of activity. You will often see this in birds that - [Panting in Racing Pigeons - When Is It Normal and When Is It Not, Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/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. While most panting in birds is a normal and necessary function, panting can also be - [What Can Fanciers Do To Help The Pigeon Racing Sport Grow?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/what-can-fanciers-do-to-help-the-pigeon-racing-sport-grow/) - 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 - [Mike Tyson's pigeon-racing show to debut in March](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/pigeon-racing-news/mike-tysons-pigeon-racing-show-to-debut-in-march/) - by Sean O'Neal January 7, 2011 Taking the next crucial step in his gradual career rehabilitation, Mike Tyson will star in his own reality show for Animal Planet, Taking On Tyson, in which the former heavyweight boxing champion and convicted rapist shares his lifelong love of racing pigeons—or “mens’ [sic] first feathered friends,” as Tyson - [Conclusion - Feed and Medication Programs for Young Birds in Training](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/conclusion-feed-and-medication-programs-for-young-birds-in-training/) - Over the past few days we have discussed Bob prisco's feed and medication program for his young birds during weaning, settling & loft flying and road training. If you missed those articles you can read them by clicking the links below. => Weaning feed and medication program => Settling and loft flying feed and medication program => - [Pigeon Feeding Schedule Utilizing Raw Peanuts](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-feeding-schedule-utilizing-raw-peanuts/) - Pigeon Feeding Schedule Utilizing Raw Peanuts Before breeding season keep all breeders on a protein diet of 15-17% grain mixture and an assortment of various grains, 12-18 different types of seed, plus electrolytes, vitamins, minerals in the water 2 times a week. Give fresh grit daily. 30 days before breeding add 21-28% pigeon pellets or - [Taking on Tyson - Episode Four](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/taking-on-tyson-episode-four/) - Taking on Tyson - Episode Four - "Battle in the Bronx" Part 1 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNGAr7I3xuE] Part 2 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGANdD1VBP0] Part 3 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgzORwuHq4] Click here to watch all the episode's - [Taking on Tyson - Episode Three](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/taking-on-tyson-episode-three/) - Taking on Tyson - Episode Three - "The Birth of Team Tyson" Part 1 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weioyc2V4Uc] Part 2 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVulaB-rPlM] Part 3 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktgrgZGRM8g] Click here to watch all the episode's - [Taking on Tyson - Episode Six](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/taking-on-tyson-episode-six-2/) - Taking on Tyson - Episode 6: "Last Man Standing" Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 - [Breeding Program for Success Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/breeding-program-for-success-part-2/) - One or two pair of proven breeders and their closely related bloodlines (brothers / sisters, etc.) can bring great honor to a fancier for many years. The 3 season young bird race series requires careful planning for the fancier to have his best pairs on young at band sale time. - [Breeding Pigeons - Breeding Program for Success Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/breedingpigeons-breeding-program-for-success-part-1/) - Because of Taiwan’s unique style of racing and the various breeding seasons, fanciers must cull, select and prepare their breeders several times a year to ensure the greatest possible fertility of eggs, the hatchability of young and the growth of strong, healthy young birds from their breeding loft. - [Mike Tyson's Foray into Pigeon Racing](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/mike-tysons-foray-into-pigeon-racing/) - Mike Tyson's Foray into Pigeon Racing Behind the Ringside Bar and Lounge on Tonnelle Avenue in Jersey City stands a white, two-story pigeon coop with several spacious rooms. The birds can spend the day touring the city and return at night for a safe, comfortable rest with their fellow travelers. "They always come back because - [Pigeon Training and Nutrition Part 1](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-training-and-nutrition/) - It is foolish to send pigeons directly to a 500 km race at the beginning of the season. This we can certainly all understand. We have to build up the pigeon’s condition, gradually, several weeks before the races begin, we increase their training from 15 minutes to an hour and then to an hour and a half etc.Those that can handle this and during this time fly hard are the one we need for racing. - [Education: Important to Young Bird Training (Part 1 of 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/education-important-to-young-bird-training-part-1-of-2/) - As parents, we want the best for our children. We send them to the best schools. We want them to have the best teachers. We buy them the best equipment to learn and study. We spend time and money to provide our children with the best education we can afford to give them. WHY? Because - [The Breeding Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/the-breeding-loft/) - The Breeding Loft Winning is the result of breeding, training, nutrition, consistency, stamina, heart, superior intelligence and homing ability. In pigeon racing, there is no substitute for any of the above qualities. Only excellent race results, generation after generation in the best of competition, should be the goal of any breeding loft. Always keep in - [Building Consistency In Your Birds (part 1 of 6)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/building-consistency-in-your-birds-part-1-of-6/) - I have written many articles over the years about my experiences with pigeons. I spent most of my life building a top notch strain of rollers. I painstakingly built a family of pigeons that consistently scored higher quality multipliers by the judges in World and National competitions. One of the most important aspects of putting - [Settling and Loft Flying Pigeons - Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds In Training](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/settling-and-loft-flying-pigeons-feed-medication-program-for-young-birds-in-training/) - Settling and Loft Flying Pigeons - Feed & Medication Program For Young Birds In Training SETTLING and LOFT FLY: 35-40 DAY OLD BIRDS should be settled to the loft and know the trapping procedures. As birds start flying freely around the loft (2-3 times a day), the following should be applied until road training starts. - [Breed From Leaders Part 3 - Breeding is a Numbers Game](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/breed-from-leaders-part-3-breeding-is-a-numbers-game/) - Breed From Leaders Part 3 - Breeding is a Numbers Game Breeding is a numbers game. If we find a bird and his ancestries are full of leaders and champions, the chances greatly improve the possibility that its children will possess these same qualities. You always have a better chance of success to breed from - [Culling Unproductive Flyers and Breeders (part2of2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/culling-unproductive-flyers-and-breeders-part2of2/) - Article Provided by Bob Prisco In both the racing and breeding loft the true value of a pigeon will be found only by actual results (good and bad), either by flying or by the quality of the young it produces. If a bird cannot help you to improve your results in the flying or breeding - [Culling Unproductive Flyers and Breeders (part1 of 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/culling-unproductive-flyers-and-breeders-part1-of-2/) - Article provided by Bob Prisco Culling is a procedure that is easy for some, hard for others and impossible for many fanciers. 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The birds are bred early, and John keeps a team - [(Part 5 of 6) Building Consistency - The "Smash" Race](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/part-5-of-6-building-consistency-the-smash-race/) - When racing with a club on a regular basis there will be a smash race sooner or later. This is a race where many pigeons are lost. It may be due to bad weather, a break down of the hauler and let out from an odd location behind mountains or just an odd circumstance, maybe - [Raw Peanut's: An Important Part of a Racing Pigeon's Diet](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/raw-peanuts-an-important-part-of-a-racing-pigeons-diet/) - Raw Peanut's: An Important Part of a Racing Pigeon's Diet The racing in Taiwan is the most challenging and difficult for the young racing pigeon. The strenuous schedule or race series and the very young age of the birds requires them to have the best food sources (grains), with the greatest and nutritional value, available. - [Education: Important to Young Bird Training (Part 2 of 2)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/education-important-to-young-bird-training-part-2-of-2/) - When we start road training, we start about 1/2 mile away from the loft, releasing the birds at this point 2-3 times. Remember, the routine is the same training, land, trap and peanuts. We gradually increase the distance of our training tosses to 1, 5, 10, 20 miles. We stay at each location 3 times. - [Building Consistency - Pretzel Breeding (part 3 of 6)](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/building-consistency-pretzel-breeding-part-3-of-6/) - Once we have a few proven champions we keep the parents and discard all of the other breeders that did not make the cut. Culling the stock loft is more important than culling the flyers. 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Well I wanted to start a discussion and see what your views are on eyesign? post your comments below - [Pigeon Supplements](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-supplements/) - Pigeon Supplements Confined birds such as stock birds are not given the opportunity to forage. Foraging allows a bird to feed selectively and to supplement its diet in the event of the nutritional balance of the diet being inadequate. The birds is therefore dependent on its owner to provide a complete and balanced diet. This - [EggBinding](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/eggbinding/) - EggBinding As we move through the breeding season, there is increased discussion of the problem of egg binding. What is egg binding? Egg binding is the inability of a hen to pass a developed or partially developed egg. A partially developed egg can have either a soft shell or no shell. Many cases of egg - [Racing Pigeon - Diseases Every Fancier Should Know](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/racing-pigeon-diseases-every-fancier-should-know/) - Racing Pigeon - Diseases Every Fancier Should Know Bacteria, worms, parasites, fungus. These are all causes of racing pigeon diseases. Disease can affect every racing pigeon and can rapidly spread through your loft. A successful fancier needs to know the causes, signs and symptoms of the common diseases. In this article, we will discuss the - [Slow Crop in the Racing Pigeon](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/slow-crop-in-the-racing-pigeon/) - Addressing the Problem of a Slow Crop in the Racing Pigeon A slow crop in the racing pigeon is a disorder that can not only interfere with the performance of the bird but it can also be an indicator that there is something medically wrong. In this article, we will look at the function of - [Racing Pigeons on the Widowhood System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/racing-pigeons-on-the-widowhood-system/) - Racing Pigeons on the Widowhood System As the new racing season begins, many fanciers are racing pigeons on the widowhood system. Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to rev up your race birds for racing success. Energize Your Racing Team Sometimes the cocks seem to lose interest and the hens look - [Three Tips to Keep Your Pigeons Racing Using the Natural System](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/three-tips-to-keep-your-pigeons-racing-using-the-natural-system/) - Three Tips to Keep Your Pigeons Racing Using the Natural System Are you breeding and racing at the same time, following the natural system in racing your pigeons? Here are a few tips you can use to keep your pigeons racing strong throughout the season. Tip 1-- Hen and Cock Pairing If you have a - [April in the Loft Part 1 - Health of the Young Racing Pigeon](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/april-in-the-loft-part-1-health-of-the-young-racing-pigeon/) - April in the Loft Part 1-- Health of the Young Racing Pigeon The health of the young racing pigeon is the first and foremost priority of the successful fancier. By this time of year, it is common to have the first round or two of the babies weaned and in the air. Racing success is - [Early Race Season for the Old Birds - April in the Loft Part 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/early-race-season-for-the-old-birds-april-in-the-loft-part-2/) - April in the Loft Part 2 - Early Race Season for the Old Birds The month of April begins the racing season for the old birds. Depending on your location, your races may, in fact, be in full swing. Actually, old bird races are the favorite of fanciers who like working with the more experienced - [After the Breeding and Racing Seasons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/after-the-breeding-and-racing-seasons/) - After the breeding season After your breeders have produced the youngsters to your race team, they should be stopped from raising any more young ones. Some fliers separate the pairs, while others take the real eggs away and let the pairs sit on glass or dummy eggs. One or the other needs to be done - [Culling the weak](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/culling-the-weak/) - Culling the weak If you don not race your pigeons with a club, it is still very important that your train out your youngsters. You must weed out the "duds" or else you soon will have pigeons overflowing out of your loft. Too many pigeons in the loft costs extra money for feed, extra work - [Pigeon Training - Training Down the Road](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/pigeontraining-training-down-the-road/) - Pigeon Training - Training down the road When your birds have molted their 3rd flight feather, they are finally ready to take down the road. They should be taken in the same direction from which your local club is flying. If you are not in a club, pick out on direction and stick with it. - [Training Your Birds](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/training-your-birds/) - Training Your Birds After the birds have been outside for a proper amount of time, they should be called into the loft. This is done by whistling and shaking the feed can. Just as a lion tamer uses a whip to train his lions, so you must use your feed to train your pigeons. When - [Settling Your Youngsters](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/settling-your-youngsters/) - Settling Your Youngsters Many fanciers take their squeakers outside the loft when they re 4 weeks old. They are too young to fly and cannot fly away. The youngsters will sit on the landing board and become familiar with their neighborhood. They also learn how to enter and exit the loft. Both of these are - [Hatching](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/hatching/) - Hatching The first egg will begin to pip after 17 days. The squeaker uses an egg tooth to hammer his way out of the egg. One day later, he will crawl out of his shell. After the first one is hatched, the second one will begin to pip his shell. The cock and hen will - [Pigeon Egg Incubation](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/pigeon-egg-incubation/) - Pigeon Egg Incubation After about 10 days from mating, the hen will lay her first egg. If it is not freezing outside, she will probably not sit on it all the time. She will skip a day, and then lay her second egg. Now she is ready to sit tight and incubate both of her - [Nesting](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/nesting/) - Nesting As soon as the birds are paired, you can place nesting material in the loft. Some fanciers place the material inside the nests. Some place it on the floor and let the birds build their own nests. This practice also helps them exercise and wear off Winter fat. What nesting material do you use? - [Pigeon Life Cycle](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/pigeon-life-cycle/) - Pigeon Life Cycle To help you understand what to expect from your pigeons, we will briefly follow them for one year. Because a year is a long time and many things can and will happen it will be impossible to explain everything. We will just explain the basics. Also, please remember that there are very - [Getting Your Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/getting-your-pigeons/) - Getting Your Pigeons Now that your loft is all ready, we are ready for the best part of all. We are ready to get your pigeons. Some of the best racing pigeons in America are listed for sale in the racing pigeon magazines. Unfortunately, most of them cost more than the beginning fancier can afford. - [Sick Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/sick-pigeons/) - Sick Pigeons Pigeons sometimes get sick even in the cleanest lofts. Sick pigeons often ruffle their feathers and look droopy. When they are sick, they often have watery droppings. Many different diseases will cause these symptoms. Asking an experienced pigeon flier for help is a good idea. If you have no one to help you, - [Feed, Grit and Water](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/feed-grit-and-water/) - Feed, Grit and Water Feed What kind of body would you have if you only ate cake? It certainly would be fun for a while, but you soon would get tired of it. Worse, you would soon have an unhealthy body and not very much pep and energy. Pigeons are seed eaters. Like you, they - [Necessary elements of a champion pigeon racing loft.](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/loft-elements/) - Necessary elements of a champion pigeon racing loft. Traps For those fanciers that intend to allow their birds to fly outside, traps or bobs are a must. No loft should be without a set. The Belgians have developed a new kind of trap, but most American fliers still use the traditional aluminum bobs. Once the - [Pigeon Loft Ventilation](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/loft-ventilation/) - Pigeon Loft Ventilation Even if one whole side of your loft was open, you would not have good ventilation. In fact, you would have quite a draft and probably would get sick pigeons. How do you have good ventilation and yet not have drafts blowing on the birds? How can you have good ventilation without - [The Pigeon Loft](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/the-pigeonloft/) - The Pigeon Loft Pigeons are kept in pigeon lofts. Chickens are kept in a coop, so when we talk about a loft, we mean that it is a house just for pigeons. Pigeon lofts can come in all sizes. They also come in different prices. In place where pigeon racing is "big bucks," pigeon lofts - [Introduction to the World of Racing Homers](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/introduction-to-the-world-of-racing-homers/) - Introduction to the World of Racing Homers You must also remember that this is just an introductory booklet. There are thousands of pigeon fanciers in our world. There are thousands of ways of handling and raising pigeons. This booklet is just intended to tell you the basic simple facts about raising and caring for Homing - [Varieties of Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/varieties-of-pigeons/) - Varieties of Pigeons There are very many varieties of pigeons. There are Show Pigeons, Rollers, and Racing Homers. Most show pigeons are not let outside to fly. This group includes pigeons such as Fantails, Runts and Pouters. Rollers can be shown and they also can be let out to fly. They get their names by - [Pigeon Fanciers; Ambassadors for a Great Past Time](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/beginners/pigeon-fanciers-ambassadors-for-a-great-past-time/) - Pigeon Fanciers; Ambassadors for a Great Past Time Raising pigeons is a great hobby, When pigeons get the care they need and deserve, they are a wonderful past time. It is a hobby that gives hours of inexpensive fun and pleasure. They can be as clean and enjoyable as any dog, cat, or goldfish. Racing - [Medicating Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/medicating-racing-pigeons/) - Medicating Racing Pigeons Requirements for medicating racing pigeons differ depending on each fancier’s specific situation. There is no hard and fast rule for medicating. Overall, medication should be given only if there is a specific reason for doing so. Situations in Which to Medicate For fanciers who raise pigeons simply for their own personal enjoyment, - [Factoring Genetics Example – The Meulemans Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/factoring-genetics-example-–-the-meulemans-pigeons/) - Factoring Genetics Example – The Meulemans Pigeons To set the stage for this example, the Meulemans pigeons are a combination of the Janssens and the Huyskens. And the Van Den Bosch pigeons are some of the original birds of the Huyskens van Riels. In the 1970s the renowned “Golden Couple” were paired in the - [Factoring Genetics into Racing Pigeon Breeding](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/factoring-genetics-into-racing-pigeon-breeding-2/) - Factoring Genetics into Racing Pigeon Breeding Learning and understanding the genetics of racing pigeons is crucial to the successful breeding of the birds. There are genetic traits that you know desire and need to introduce to the gene pool of your loft. You need to know just what you want. Another important area is in - [Embryonic Death in Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/embryonic-death-in-racing-pigeons-2/) - Embryonic Death in Racing Pigeons The normal rate of embryonic death in the incubating eggs of racing pigeons is about 5%. If you are dealing with a death rate above that, you need to investigate possible causes of why the fertile eggs are failing to hatch. Many fanciers think that salmonella is the cause but - [Embryonic Death in Racing Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/embryonic-death-in-racing-pigeons/) - Embryonic Death in Racing Pigeons The normal rate of embryonic death in the incubating eggs of racing pigeons is about 5%. If you are dealing with a death rate above that, you need to investigate possible causes of why the fertile eggs are failing to hatch. Many fanciers think that salmonella is the cause but - [Factoring Genetics Example - The Meulemans Pigeons](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/factoring-genetics-example-the-meulemans-pigeons/) - Factoring Genetics Example - The Meulemans Pigeons To set the stage for this example, the Meulemans pigeons are a combination of the Janssens and the Huyskens. And the Van Den Bosch pigeons are some of the original birds of the Huyskens van Riels. In the 1970s the renowned “Golden Couple” were paired in the - [Factoring Genetics into Racing Pigeon Breeding](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/factoring-genetics-into-racing-pigeon-breeding/) - Factoring Genetics into Racing Pigeon Breeding Learning and understanding the genetics of racing pigeons is crucial to the successful breeding of the birds. There are genetic traits that you know desire and need to introduce to the gene pool of your loft. You need to know just what you want. Another important area is in - [What did you think of Taking on Tyson?](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/what-did-you-think-of-taking-on-tyson/) - Hey, the first episode of Taking on Tyson primiered on Sunday on Animal Planet, did you get a chance to check it out? If you did, please tell everyone what you thought of the show in the comments below! can't wait to read them. What did you think of the first episode of Taking on - [Pairing Breeders Part 1 of 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pairing-breeders-part-1-of-2/) - Fanciers start looking back at their old and young bird racing seasons in November and start to look at bringing in new birds to their lofts. If they didn’t do well in the short races, they’re going to be looking for speed birds. If the long races were a problem, they’ll be searching for distance - [Pairing Breeders Part 2 of 2](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pairing-breeders-part-2-of-2/) - I like to pair my birds so that there’s always a genetic link between two pigeons. The studies I‘ve done on the subject really back this up. I’ve spent countless hours studying genetic percentages. I’ve found that there seems to be a common denominator between 28% and 37% common blood and a high degree of - [Race Day Concerns—The Effect of Heat and Humidity on the Racing Pigeon](https://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/uncategorized/race-day-concerns—the-effect-of-heat-and-humidity-on-the-racing-pigeon/) - Race Day Concerns—The Effect of Heat and Humidity on the Racing Pigeon Because racing pigeons do not possess sweat glands, control of their bodies’ heat and hydration is regulated through their air sacs. Cooling occurs during respiration as moisture is evaporated from the lining of the air sacs. 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