46 Days Old

Dr Colin Walker says Young birds should be flying 20 -30 minutes when reaching 46 days old, and starting to range within the following week.

Twenty words or less TCC Loft series

Cold East Winds

E. J. Sains says "Do not fly your widowers too often early in the year in cold east winds."

Twenty words or less TCC Loft series

Congratulate the Winner

Let's start off the racing season right...and be sure to congratulate the winner.

Twenty words or less TCC Loft series

Owner's Voice

Within four days of weening, young birds should be responding to the owner's voice and understanding some sense of routine.

Twenty words or less TCC Loft series

Parasites

Parasites by their very nature (being lazy and greedy) value comfort, warmth and very humid surroundings. Loft design must deprive them of plush accommodation as well as lush feeding.

Taken from The Six Principles of Pigeon Keeping

by Old Hand

Flare-ups

Dr Colin Walker, If canker was a problem during the breeding season, than trichomonad flare-ups in response to stress is likely during racing.

Twenty words or less TCC Loft series

Good YB's ... Good OB's?

Generally, the best old birds are not found amongst the good youngsters which had top performances during the races for youngsters.

Taken from The Practical Side of Pigeon Racing

by Leon Petit

May 1952