Racing Pigeon Care

ForestForever74 · October 10, 2013

This year has been all about learning to care for our birds more than ever before. We have subscribed the attitude that if we leave the birds with no human excuses then they should perform to their ability and anything that stops them is outwith our control. Here is a wee list of things we have put right this year. Racing has really taken a back seat this year because of it.

Feeding

Medicines

Supplements

Mice

Slugs

Loft Layout and Ventilation

Roof Moss

Training

Basket Training

Loft Cleaning regime

Garden Environment

Breeding

Currently being doing some research into whey they eat greens in the garden and what plants my mother has in the garden and it turns out they are poisonous and can cause various symptoms if eaten. Needless to say the plants were removed and they are now given greens to play with in the loft. :-)

What other things would members say are important to get right in order to have a successful team and loft? I feel like we have worked our socks off to get these things right in preparation for next season but I am sure there are other things that we have not thought of. It certainly highlights how much hard work needs to be put in and its okay starting it but id imagine maintaining it all the time will be more difficult but I guess you have to put the work in to get the rewards and even then your doo's out in the lead in a national on its way home in great time only to be taken down by BOP 10 Miles from home. What a thought.

Any comments and additions to the list are welcome.

Andy