What are the precautions for breeding racing pigeons?
Racing pigeons are an extremely important part of the pigeon breeding process, as reproduction basically relies on these racing pigeons, so breeding these racing pigeons cannot be the same as other meat pigeons; there must be some differences. So what issues should be paid attention to during the process of breeding racing pigeons? Let's find out below!
1. Breed in a timely manner
The prime period of a pigeon is limited, and the performance peak of racing pigeons is even more short-lived, so this time must be fully utilized. Many people always fail to make good use of some extremely high-quality racing pigeons; instead, they have a bit of a collecting habit and like to just keep them, because breeding to a certain extent affects the racing pigeons. By the time the racing pigeons' performance is no longer as good, they then think about breeding again, and in the end they waste the good breeding time of these high-quality racing pigeons for nothing. So when breeding, be sure not to waste the time of these racing pigeons, so that you can gain greater returns.
2. Reduce release flights
Many people who breed racing pigeons have a habit of releasing them to fly. Although letting them fly freely is good for racing pigeons, the risks are also not small. Although pigeons have good cruising ability and generally come back on their own, quite a few released racing pigeons do not return every year, and each one lost means one more loss. It is fine to release them, but pay attention to limiting the frequency. If the racing pigeons have not undergone any training, it is best to test them first before releasing them, so as to avoid greater losses. Of course, not releasing them to fly does not have much effect on racing pigeons; after all, everyone is not raising ornamental pigeons.
3. Control density
The density of racing pigeons is very particular. Generally, about 2 are kept in one cage and raised separately, unlike other meat pigeons, which are kept in a cage in a bunch. Also, the space inside the racing pigeon cage should be a bit larger, so that the racing pigeons can walk around. If the cage is too small, the racing pigeons will become rather listless. If some racing pigeons are more dominant, it is best to raise them separately to avoid problems when they are kept together, and density must be well controlled.
4. Pay attention to feeding
When feeding racing pigeons, pay more attention to their health. Since racing pigeons are raised in cages, their activity is not as frequent as in the wild, and their food is not as diverse, so when feeding, attention should be paid to dietary diversity and sufficiency. Secondly, racing pigeons do not need fattening; they need to maintain high-quality body functions, so it is best to prepare a separate feed formula for racing pigeons. It is best to ensure the supply of various trace elements to avoid nutritional imbalance.
The above are some issues that need attention in racing pigeon breeding. I hope this is helpful to everyone's breeding. When breeding racing pigeons, be sure to understand the key points clearly; racing pigeons should not be raised like meat pigeons.