The Natural System for Pigeon Racing is one of the most dynamic systems for training racing pigeons. As with all systems there are inherent flaws but the motivator factor built in the Natural System makes it one of the most effective systems around. In this post I dive a little deeper into the Natural System by covering breeding and some motivators that drive the Natural System.
I would encourage you to read my first post on the Natural System since this is a continuation peace (The Pros and Cons in Using the Natural System).
Breeding
Breeding is a factor under the Natural System. The system requires the cocks and hens to copulate and create offspring’s. It is important to restrict the hens from racing when going into a laying cycle as well as special attention needs to be paid to their overall condition. One thing to not be confused on is when breeding is done under the Natural System. This does not mean the parentage of the young hatched necessarily is that of the race team.
The Natural System requires the hen and cock racing pigeons to be put together typically around the middle of February. This time frame is best because it takes time for them to choose a mate, select and fight for a nest box, and eventually start the natural breeding cycle. Ideally the hens and cocks should have been separated during the winter, or right after the old bird season. This ensures a good molt. Here is a tip, have your breeders pre-mate in the October – November time, so when they are placed together in February they will take to the process quickly.
If you have done this correctly, it is not unusual to expect to be down on eggs 15 days later placing your calendar time frame around March 1st. Racing starts vary, so take your calendar and plan backwards on the breeding cycle.
Now it’s important to note that when it comes to training you don’t have to train the hens and cocks separately, unless they are youngsters during the training. If they are youngsters, then separate training is highly recommended.
You will have to make a decision on nesting which should come around this time frame. If you are not going to hatch any more racing pigeon youngsters, then you will be flying on nesting conditions. If this is the case you only have to be concerned with driving or brooding.
Now, this is important to note… If you want a bird on a certain nest condition for a certain race, you have to plan backwards, and pull their eggs prematurely so that they will go into their laying cycle on your schedule. It is imperative and paramount that accurate record keeping is done to successfully fly the Natural System.
THE MOTIVATORS DURING THE NESTING CONDITIONS
It is crucial to record the nesting conditions as they are the motivators that drive the system. I have included several that should be recorded. This list is not exclusive but covers only a few to look out for.
- The cock driving the hen
- Sitting on eggs through these time frames 1-6, 7-12, and 13-18 days old.
- Youngster between 1-7, 8-14, and 15-21 days old.
This is just three, to give you an idea. The great thing about the Natural System is you can create your own motivators. This allows the greatest advantage compared to others using this system.
To use this system effectively you must be disciplined. It requires a lot of observation, record keeping and planning to create the desired nesting conditions.
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