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

Feed Green

We must feed some greens to our birds so that they get some riboflavin.

Taken from Widowhood Flying

by Mark Gordon

Twenty words or less TCC Loft series

Proteins & Carbohydrates

Proteins build bone and feather, carbohydrates supply energy. It's as simple as that; you feed peas, beans, tares or vetch for body building and corn, milo, kafir for energy. Remember this and you are halfway home.

Taken from Widowhood Flying

by Mark Gordon