Pigeon racing is a consuming and addictive hobby. Fanciers love and admire these fascinating birds that will withstand countless obstacles to return home after navigating hundreds of miles. My oldest son still tells the story of the day one of my birds returned with a large gash in her breast. I took ordinary thread and a needle and sewed her up. A few days later she was in the air again. That was about 35 years ago. Keeping the birds healthy is of prime importance. Today there are many products on the market that can contribute to that goal. Vitamins, mineral compounds and articles on feeding, training, loft management written by some of the top flyers in the world. It would be foolish to try and duplicate excellent articles already available. I can devote some of my time researching areas of holistic care where little information is available. In the interest of the sport it is a pleasure to so.
Often pigeon illness and disease can be avoided with nutrition and holistic care. Many vets agree that hobby sports have become overly focused on chemical solutions. The silver bullet to cure all ills. The bullet simply does not exist. As example some attribute the serious outbreak of Newcastle's decease in pigeon lofts in Europe in the 1900's to chemicals used to improve performance of racing pigeons. Many believe that returning to basic holistic thinking will better serve all in the sport.
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