Pau 2018 International 11.739 old birds - New Record Number of Pigeons

Since the pigeon sport exists, there are hundreds of books written by people who had or have "knowledge" of pigeons, there are numerous films, DVDs and websites on the market from which a lot of knowledge can be obtained. Yet I often find that the pigeon sport is complex. An error is made quickly, but often I do not realize what mistake I make and I am in despair. Then it is very nice if someone points out those mistakes and gives you advice on how to do better. I am a starting pigeon fancier with a few problems. I have a part of youngsters who often stay on the roof after flying, do not want to drink in the training basket or do not fly home immediately from a training exercise race. What am I doing wrong? In the meantime we are at the end of April and the first races for the youngsters are coming closer . I go to my mentor for advice.

When top pigeon fanciers make pronouncements in today's pigeon sport as if motivation is the most important link that leads to top performances in pigeons, it would be a missed opportunity not to report on this. Pigeons are intrinsically placed to defend their territory. Both cocks and hens. So here are opportunities for motivation, the vector for success, to bring out the best of the pigeon.

What is currently possible ? Compared to, among other things, food-producing animals such as cattle, where in fact no calves are born any more without knowing all of its full genetic qualities and capacities on beforehand, there is still a long way to go around genetics in pigeons. The fact that this is of course a smaller market than beef or milk and the typical competitive attitude of pigeon fanciers and perhaps also pigeon veterinarians, which complicate the sharing of data or financing of large-scale research plays its role here. Veterinarians who think they have found something or collect data keep this secret hoping that one day they will be able to do something with it.

Defender + is a new product on the market that was specially developed for youngsters.

The warm weather has ensured that manure is less good in many lofts than before. Heat and humidity are the ideal hotbed for intestinal parasites and bacteria. Coccidiosis, E-colli or even salmonella take the upper hand.

Once our pigeons were the mail deliverers of the past. They have played a major role In many wars, marriages and so on . This because they could find their way like no other. Nowadays there are masses of other means of communication that are much faster and simpler. The pigeon sport of today is purely our hobby. But here too, nowadays, everything is being tackled very professionally.

The game with hens has become a real fashion trend. Increasingly, pigeon fanciers discover that hens are capable of great performances. Especially in the middle distance and the long distance races, their performance equals the performances of the cocks. Every year there are a few good hens between the youngsters. Why should they not be able to do what they did as a youngster, namely beat the cocks, being yearling or old?

A while ago, already, we announced to you a big change in Duivenkrant and LVC. The 2 newspapers have been transformed into a new magazine. This magazine will appear on a monthly basis and contain beautiful in-depth articles about all aspects of the pigeon sport. The articles are thoroughly worked out and full of information.

Do not cure if it is not really necessary. Your pigeons become more resistant and it weakens them. Therefore, use a vet check.

Pro-gain is a completely new product that has already been extensively tested in the past year. It ensures a fast and effective muscle building.

The solution for youngsters! The problems with the youngsters are an annual phenomenon. Young age, stress, races, heat and extreme weather conditions ensure that many lofts have major problems and breakdowns of their youngsters.