The Breeding Period After the moult, the breeding period is also an important time of the year. While it is important during the moult to help the carrier pigeons to get a good and solid new plumage, the breeding season is important to give the young pigeons the best possible start in their new lives. Had some years ago…

Did you know that…..? The moulting season is primarily the time to take particularly good care of the pigeons. Most breeders know that the prices of the following year are partly made during the moulting of the previous year. But there are still enough breeders who don't do it that way during the moult…

The moulting moulting time is in my opinion one of the most important times of the year for many growers, it is the time to turn away from the pigeons and to take more time for the family and other matters that deserve the necessary attention. A well-deserved vacation, for example. The…

Much has already been written about it. From me too. And happily, there is a growing general understanding that stuffing pigeons with medicine is better off the trail. But again, we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Medications can, if used wisely and…

“It doesn't work without it anymore” The most common discussion with breeders is whether pigeon racing is still possible without the use of antibiotics. I try to make it clear to breeders that a simple yes or no answer to this is not possible. This is not a black and white question. I have several breeders in the…

In the past few weeks several breeders have visited our clinic stating that they want to pursue a natural program but were not satisfied with the catalog they took to the show. At first I thought that was a bit exaggerated because I assumed things were clearly described. If I…

Microbiome Good health starts with optimal gut function. the statement “The death sits in the intestine” is not a loose claim. You never know how many perfectly healthy pigeons still carry viruses and bacteria that can cause major problems and even mortality when the circumstances are in your favour…

The breeding season The breeding season is an important time in the pigeon sport. The new pigeon generation must see the light of day. But not only that, the offspring must not have any supply bottlenecks during this time. Deficits at this age usually take their toll later in life. It is therefore very important that we…

Vaccination – Yes or no? Most of the questions from the last few months were still related to the paratyphoid problem. I have already discussed the topic several times from different sides, but the questions keep coming up. There still seems to be a lot of confusion on this topic. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the…

Did you know that…..? The moulting season is primarily the time to take particularly good care of the pigeons. Most breeders know that the prices of the following year are partly made during the moulting of the previous year. But there are still enough breeders who don't do it that way during the moult…