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This picture took my heart 💓🥰❤️🫶🤩 By Christina Narine Christina Narine 🗣️ The future of the hobby is with the youth. Get them involved and it will never lack. Keep the cycle going

Congratulations to Keith Ireland and sons on clocking there yearling hen at 10p.m(In the dark)after a 16hr flight from N.R.C.C Lerwick to take 9th open,1st section A.Amazing performance lads to put the icing on the cake for a great old bird season.

Phone Carol (Watty's neighbour) upto 8pm if interested on 07407714176

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How many weeks does a pigeon racer keep in best shape during a race? Pigeon planters usually keep their top shape for 2 to 4 weeks — but that's on: --- 🔍 Factors that affect the duration of peak form: 1. The training program: ✔️ If the severity, timing and recovery are right, the peak will be long. ❌ Over training = easily tired. 2. The Deal: ✔️ Top management is good, the bird is stress free. ❌ Lack of rest, often beaten = will fall off instantly. 3. Recovery time: ✔️Provides enough rest and post-race electrolytes/protein recovery. ❌ If it was a consecutive race without recovery, the performance would drop immediately. 4. Individual Genetics: ✔️ Some birds are genetically stronger and can peak for a longer time. ❌ Some fell quickly after 1-2 races. 5. Season and weather conditions: ✔️ It is difficult to maintain top form if the race is in extreme heat, headwinds or crossing the sea. --- المع Big fan rule of thumb: > "Three weeks in peak form is enough to raise a race result, but just one week in mishandling of the situation will immediately go down. " --- ✅ Strategic advice When your bird is at its peak: Use it right away in target races (especially if there is a trophy). Watch the weight, fall, batting, attitude. After 2-3 consecutive races in peak form, just resting for a week or 2 casts to recover. من How long can a racing pigeon maintain its best shape during the racing season? A racing pigeon can usually keep its peak for about 2 to 4 weeks, but that depends on several factors: --- 🔍 Factors that affect how long a pigeon stays in its peak: 1. The training program: ✔️If training intensity, timing, and recovery is managed correctly, peak form lasts longer. ❌ Too much training will lead to bird wear out quickly. 2. The Deal: ✔️ Good apartment management and a stress-free environment helps to stay in shape. ❌ Poor rest, constant stress or too much travel will go down quickly. 3. Recovery time: ✔️Providing proper rest, electrolytes, and protein recovery after each race helps prolong peak performance. ❌ Without sufficient recovery between races, performance will decline. 4. Individual Genetics: ✔️ Some pigeons are genetically stronger and can stay at the peak for a longer time. ❌ Others lose form quickly after only 1 or 2 races. 5. Season and weather conditions: ✔️Maintaining top form is more difficult in extreme heat, strong headwinds or cross-sea races. --- 📌 Rule of thumb from big fans: > "Three weeks of peak can win races, but one week of bad mishandling can ruin everything. " --- ✅ Strategic advice If your bird is already in top shape: Use it immediately in major races (especially high-stakes ones). Watch closely: weight, waste, feather quality, and behavior. After 2-3 consecutive runs in peak form, give it a rest, or reduce to 1-2 light pitches to allow it to recover.

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Top class Derek

BY DEREK HAY AKA DELBOY This is Stella, ( straight back onto her yb after fly 456 mls from Ypre, Belgium )she just won 1 st west region Ypres. Stella has had 3 nationals in her life and has been 1st 2 nd and 5 th section ( the 5 th was achieved with her toe trapped up her back with the rubber, which means that particular, unbelievable performance is probably her best ) Stella completes the whole lot of West Region wins at every race point( distance ) for this loft. This feat has never been achieved by any fancier in the West Region history. I’ve had 35 positions in the top 3, 12 x 1 st, 12 x 2 nd and 11 x 3 rd west region, not to mention the other 300 plus diplomas( many, if not most , in the top 10) This win was the icing on the cake for my loft, which , incidentally,is located the furthest west in my section.

AF Ypres 18.07.25.pdf

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