Every pigeon enthusiast worth his weight in salt knows the huge importance of proper diet to ensure maximum output in racing pigeons. The typical formula’s to accomplish this vary but it usually consists of mixtures of pigeon feed during different seasons, supplements, fresh veggies and the like. Today I want to focus on two fantastic pigeon food sources for racing pigeons you may not be aware or pay little attention to; but are worth incorporating into your champion racing pigeons diet. They are none other than Garlic and the Remarkable Peanut
I begin with the Remarkable Peanut.
Peanuts have an intrinsic value of protein and carbs that usually is raved about for human consumption. Many fanciers would not really consider them as a traditional source of food value for racing pigeons. However this bypass would be a huge loss of productivity for your pigeons. You see, the same intrinsic characteristics that make the peanut excellent for human endurance could possibly be more beneficial for your racing pigeons. Peanuts are excellent source of stored energy and should be implemented in your racing pigeon feed. The need for peanuts are even more necessary if your pigeon’s race long distances. The stored energy will allow your pigeons to race much longer and at a faster rate. A word of caution any old peanut will not do and is not sufficient for your pigeon. You should only use natural ones that are not salted or flavored when implementing in your pigeon feed.
Garlic
Garlic resides with Peanuts as untapped source for racing pigeon excellence. Like the peanut Garlic is only thought as a healthy food for humans. It helps stop the blood from clotting and works as an antibiotic in your digestive tract. It has also been linked to reducing cholesterol and a host of other good mechanics for overall health. For racing pigeons it is equal in benefit. It acts as a blood purifier removing toxins from your pigeon’s blood and is an overall fantastic source for stable health for your pigeons.
Garlic consumption for your pigeon is best done if you take the garlic cloves and crush them as small as possible. Then add the crushed cloves into the drinking water for your pigeons. You may be inclined to look for liquid garlic to avoid the extra time of crushing the garlic. I would advise against it simply because the way garlic is processed from most companies. Unfortunately company processes eliminate the live enzymes and nutrients that make the garlic useful and productive for your racing pigeons. It depends on the company of course as there are a few that do quite well in maintaining the nutritional component. However the majority don’t and for this reason the raw cloves are the best option for your pigeons.
So with the peanut and garlic you will have two punch winning combination in pigeon food that will do wonders in improving your racing pigeons performance. Although unconventional they are excellent for your pigeon so don’t hesitate to try it after you have done your own research of course.
