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Review Of Pigeon Racing Formula Secrets Revealed!
How to Race Pigeons
The best tips can be found in “Pigeons Racing Formula” – True Racing Secrets Revealed’
If you find yourself getting less than stellar performances and other pigeon racing teams are always winning all the accolades then maybee you need to do something different. In fact you need to do something about it now. If you think that other fanciers have an edge or they know something you don’t than you pegged it right on the head. If you are tired of feeling the pain of the losing , then you need to get ‘Pigeons Racing Formula’- True Racing Secrets Revealed’.
This book explains simply and easily how to make racing pigeons into champion racing pigeons. Best of all it has a money back guarantee. By far this is the best book they have on the subject. Knowledge of the sport is the key to the success.
It’s imperative you learn how the best birds can be chosen for racing, what should be the nutrition and dietary regime for the pigeons, how they should be trained and how to understand the breeding pairs.
In order to become a true top fancier that knows all about his or her racaing birds than you need to aquire experience. Experience is what you get from this book.
Here is just some of the insight you will obtain from the book
•Building the right loft, that takes into consideration the minimum space requirements for the birds. This ensures that each of the birds have ample space for feeding and keeping in top most shape.
•How to place the nest boxes, which will ensure that the birds are eager to return to their mates and win the races •How to turn the noise into a good thing rather than treating it as a nuisance is also shown by the eBook.
•How to control the inbreeding, that will further the chance of raising prize winners. However, the inbreeding needs to be controlled else it can become counteractive.
•How to ensure that the birds mate and solve the problems if some birds just don’t want to mate.
•How to make sure that the racing birds laid their eggs with hard and strong shells.
•Keeping a track of the weaning schedule and how to start the training for the young racing pigeons.
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Deciding on the right pigeon loft/ house!
Deciding on the Right Pigeon House
Now that you have taken in breeding, how many pigeons your going to have, will you be racing them or are they going to be carrier pigeons and of course animal intruders, you are going to find out you are pretty prepared for your flying comrades. Since there are different types of pigeons you are going to need to consider that as well. By doing this you will be able to provide each breed his or her exact need.
Space is always important so plan for this in advance. Make sure your pigeon loft/house design has plenty of room for mobility. The term “having enough room comes to mind” when your dealing with creating a pigeon house suitable for your birds needs. Also space is not for aesthetic reasons only, when birds are cramped they tend to get sick. The more they are able to move the more they can be productive in performance.
Finally you also want to make sure that you have plenty of room to move around on the inside of your pigeon house as well. You will be constantally attending to them caring for the sick and the like its hard to operate if you are crampt as well.
If you take all of these things into thought then you are going to be able to build the pigeon house that will be the most beneficial to your birds.
What to do if your pigeon is not swallowing!
If your pigeon isn’t swallowing than you must give he or she fluids under the skin. Be sure to check if your pigeon is fully alert or able to function on his own before attempting any fluid methods. on his own or fully alert.
As a word of caution the procedure should be only performed by an experienced rehabber or vet.
Here is a few things to remember yet are basic and important. The cells of your pigeons body does not work properly when dehydrated. There is absoluteley nothing that can go on in the digestive process in the gut. Absortion will not take place and food sits in your pigeons stomach and will eventually kill your pigeon. So its imperative to get fluids to your pigeon if you are not a rehabber bring your pigeon to a vet pronto.
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Hydration continued for your Pigeon: Moderately dehydrated and Severely Dehydrated
In the case of your pigeon by moderately dehydrated he or she will be less than fully alert.
In addition your pigeon will have dry flaky skin and dull eyes.
Your pigeons droppings will be non formed and your pigeon will have a sticky membrane in their mouth.
In the case of your pigeon being severely dehydrated they will be lethargic or unconscious.
The skin will” tint” when slightly pinched and have sunken eyes.
Their droppings will be dry or absent. The membrane in your pigeons mouth will be dry.
Depending on the cause and the degree of dehydration, reversing this condition could take up to 24 hours.
If your pigeon is alert he or she may be re-hydrated by mouth using an eye dropper for hydration.
You can use an eye dropper every few minutes putting small drops of fluid along his beak.
The fluids you should provide your pigeon should be room temperature or warmed slightly.
This is extremely important!
Initially you should use a re-hydrating solution when administering it to your pigeon. Plain water is a last resort and should not be used unless you absolutely have nothing else available.
Life Saving Techniques: Step 3 HYDRATION!
STEP 3 HYDRATION:
When it comes to administering fluids they should only be given after and I mean only after your pigeon has been Warmed, and examined for injuries. A thorough determination needs to be made on how severe the dehydration is with your pigeon.
All fluids should be warmed or at room temperature!
Here is a description and diagnosis of what a well hydrated pigeon should look like:
A WELL HYDRATED BIRD CHARECTERISTICS:
A well hydrated bird will be very alert. Your pigeon will have elastic skin. They will also have bright eyes.
In addition they will have a moist plump membrane inside their mouth and their droppings will be moist and well formed.
Life Saving Techniques for your pigeon:Step 1 of 3 HEAT!
We don’t like to dwell on it but an unfortanate part of life is that your pigeon may need emergency care. I am including a three step basic process to help you in the event you face a dire issue for your pigeon. As allways consult with an experienced rehabber or avian vet if situation gets worse or unsure of any procedure.
As with pigeons and any bird they must be warmed gradually to a normal body temperature. Be careful on ensuring a gradual warming to reach a temperature for your pigeon to be responsive and able to swallow.
It should come to no suprise or unusual for a baby pigeon presented for rehabilitation to be very cold. If a bird is unresponsive it is allways best and recomended to seek the assitance of an experienced rehabber or avian vet immediately. Give your pigeon a quick, superficial examination.
Unless there is a critical situation such as severe bleeding your pigeon should be covered and placed on a heat source for at least 20-30 minutes to bring the body temperature back to normal.
If you suspect head trauma do not place your pigeon on any heat or heat source.
* Heat source suggestions: Again these are suggestions!
1) The first suggestion is a towel lined heating pad, that is set on low
2) The second suggestion is a towel lined hot water bottle.
3) The third suggestion is a low wattage lamp that directly shines light into your loft or other housing for your pigeon.
* In the case of an Emergency here is a heat source substitute:
A) Fill and old sock with about 2/3 full of rice. Next you will microwave the sock for a few seconds. Be sure the sock
isn’t too hot, and then place it around the bird.
By following this basic step you will be ensure to provide basic care for your pigeon until further assitance could be given.
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Racing Pigeon Loft: One Key Element You Must Have: BY ANDRE BANKS
Just imagine after building the pigeon loft of champions you find out that you overlooked a vital element to your pigeons racing success. To make matters worse you found out because of this missing element you have lost several key races and if nothing is done your pigeons will continue to lose.
You may be thinking to yourself this is an extreme what could be that important.
Let me tell you my friend in racing pigeon’s one key element off of your loft can be the means to winning or loosing.
Okay I think I given you enough reason to at least keep reading to find out what the key element is. The element I am referring to here is the pigeon perch. Now believe me, I didn’t realize the importance of this element either but believe me it is pivotal for your loft since the comfort of your pigeons depends on it.
Now the exact type of your pigeon perch will be different due to your breed of pigeon. In most cases racing pigeons and fancy pigeons that look like racers will and should have the same kind of perch.
The most common measurements for these perches are approximately 10 inches square, with a depth ranging about 5 inches. These kinds of perches are commonly known as “box perches”. In more cases than not these perches can be built in units and will fit smoothly into the wall space at the back of your loft section.
Now take note these box pigeon perches are not really made for fancy pigeons with more fluffy feathered legs. The reason being their feathers would easily become dirty from the droppings. For this factor you should make a pigeon perch that will allow your more feathered fancy to stand comfortably, without risking his plumage getting damaged or dirty.
Now since the box perch will not be suitable in this case it is highly recommend that you should think of designing the inverted “v” perch. These are the best for the fancy breeds.Depending on your preference and what seems like the norm of most fanciers many perches are designed as floor units. There are pro’s and cons to this design but ultimately the decision is yours.
Now please pay attention because this is important: Perches are one of the key elements you must have for your racing pigeon loft but it is not the exclusive element. There are others that with the constraints of an article I could not disclose. Now I will be remiss if I did not give you this http://tinyurl.com/338vgxx/ as you clink on the link you will see all you need for your racing pigeon loft.
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PIGEON LOFT:3 Steps You Can’t Forget in Building One! by Andre Banks
Let me ask you this question. Did you know that there are 3 steps in building your pigeon loft that you cannot forget? You’ll be surprise to discover that many newcomers forget these three steps and their building ideas never really take shape. This does not have to be the case since the steps are so simple in nature and are many times overlooked. So what are the steps?
Step 1: Decide first hand how much money you are willing to spend and stay to budget.
In beginning any building project it is crucial to keep costs to budget projections. Building a pigeon loft is no different then any other construction project. It needs to be taken seriously. Without a plan on how much money you are able to devote to your pigeon loft and sticking to that amount you will never get your hobby off the ground. The costs should be divided into three areas: Materials for construction, secondary items for pigeon needs and growth, and insulation costs. These costs may vary on your size and construction of your loft so be mindful that larger may not always be feasible at first.
Step 2: Start small and know the building code of your state.
To many times newcomers get large ideas but don’t take into consideration that starting small is ideal. Since the building of your loft has to be up to code measurements for your state its best to begin small. In the case of your loft not meeting state requirements it’s easier to correct code errors in smaller lofts. As a rule of thumb 6m is a good starting size and should be aligned with most state codes. It also goes without saying checking with your neighbors and discussing your building plans would be ideal. You would hate to have your building plans shut down when a simple conversation could suffice.
Step 3: Building of your loft should be done in sections.
No matter how much money you have in your budget to spend your loft should be built in sections. If you are starting small as I suggested in step 2 your first loft may just be one room with next boxes, some perches, food trays and water hopper. This would be defined as your main section. The next section can consist of putting in a partition wall in. Again this is just basics but it expresses perfectly the idea of sections. Section building allows you the ease of developing bigger in the future if you choose to. It also provides an added bonus of being easier to maintain.
Now please pay close attention:
What I described in this article is just the beginning of three steps you need and should not forget in building your pigeon loft. However there is so much more to ensure your loft is built correctly that’s why I am including a website that is devoted to this task check out http//:www.pigeonloftdesign.com and get your building done right.
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Building Options for your loft: A way to cut costs!
There is a simple way to cut cost and that is to leave the insulation out on two of the walls and to not not finish that part of the inside that you did not insulate. I know it sounds a little bizzare but it does save money.
However their is a word of CAUTION : YOU MUST KEEP THE CEILING AND THE WEST WALL INSULATED. This is the only way to protect your pigeon’s and consequently your loft from getting too warm from the hot sun especially during the summer.
Another option you can try is a one way slanted roof with one wall at six feet and the opposite one at seven feet. Now many people may not like this look because it can remind you of an old chicken coop. But it is an option and you may not mind that look. The draw back besides looking possibly like a chicken coop is that your door will have to go on the seven foot side. However you can get around this by building your own door.
You will find out there is no two pigeon lofts alike even when people follow the same blue print. While each pigeon loft serves the same basic purpose which is to provide a warm dry safe haven for your pigeon and their offsprings you can be creative and show off your unique style and design.
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Converting any outdoor structure to a perfect pigeon loft by Elliot Lang
Now there are some great ideas people have for lofts and then their are individuals who are in a class all of their own. Here is a great article from Elliot Lang. I am also including his book if you want to bring your loft and breed pigeons to the next level he is one you need to follow.
Here is his article.
Over the years, every possible location for a pigeon loft has been used. In Belgium and Holland, some of the best fanciers are still regularly installing lofts and keeping pigeons literally in their lofts!
Although this is both convenient and easily accessible from within the house, it really isn’t as sanitary as an outdoor space for your birds. In a lot of places it is actually illegal to keep pigeons inside your house and will result in your local sanitary inspector or public health officer shutting you down.
With very little cost you can convert almost any outdoor structure into a great loft that your pigeons will be happy in. It could be a shed, a grainary or an old barn; anything has potential!
As an example of this, during World War II, the British Army converted a number of double decker buses into huge, portable pigeon lofts that could easy store hundreds of birds. The only real limit is your imagination (so long as it’s in a healthy environment: you don’t want the pigeon loft to make your pigeons ill),
There are pigeon fanciers who only build their lofts above stables with the belief that the strong smell of the manure will help their pigeons find their way home. It could be true, but you can never be certain! All I can think about, in this situation, is that pigeon lofts above stables will have all sorts of horrible vapours seeping up into the air that your pigeons are breathing, which may cause them a great deal of discomfort.
In reality, for most people, the best and cheapest structures for converting will be old sheds, potting sheds or garages.
