How to Find Good Racing Pigeons
- 1). Visit as many breeders as possible before purchasing your pigeon. If preferable the pigeon should come from a breeder who is experienced, and respected as a racing pigeon breeder. When shown the pigeons' loft, pay attention to how the breeder interacts with the birds, and only buy from someone who is comfortable handling the animals.
- 2). Look for pigeons that come from a racing stock by asking to be shown official documents regarding the breeding history of the bird, including any past champions. Many dealers will breed pigeons specifically for racing, and may have birds descended from a long line of champions which will increase your chances of owning a good quality and fast racer.
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A pigeon's feathers is a good indicator of its general health and racing ability.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Inspect the bird's physical features to make sure it is healthy and strong. Pay particular attention to its feather quality. They should be both silky and strong to ensure the pigeon has a fast flying style. Avoid buying a pigeon with dry feathers, as this means the bird will lack the stamina and strength required to win races. - 4). Observe the pigeons in their breeding loft and keep an eye on any pigeons that are on their own. Aside from the physical strength required to win races, you need to be aware of buying a bird with the psychological ability to race. Most birds stay in numbers, even when flying. A racing pigeon must have the right frame of mind to fly alone in order to win races. Look for a bird that is not influenced by the other pigeons, and does not continually seek out the other birds for companionship,
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