Thursday, October 11, 2012

A Good & Complete Moult

Pigeons having a good and complete moult keep their good health in general and come into form in an easier way. They glide through the air with a  minimum of resistance and do not bother about rain, fog, or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.

Taken from The Practical Side of Pigeon Racing
by Leon Petit
May 1952

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Complete Rest

During the moulting period it is important that the birds should have a complete rest, which does not mean that they should be deprived of their liberty.

Taken from The Practical Side of Pigeon Racing
by Leon Petit
May 1952