The pigeon Surgery Centre.

These are the most important things we need to look for, in keeping our lofts in good health.

http://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/menu/pigeon-disease-the-eight-most-common-health-problems-in-pigeons/

Some useful info there dev, thanks for putting it up

one drop of tcp in each nostril helps to cleasr greasey whottles also used it like this for one eye colds in the past also a little (ferrus sulphate cristles) think it was in the water when breeding for iron

maybe some members will enjoy.

http://www.elimarpigeons.com/xTheArtofBreedingConditioningandRacingPigeonsattheExtremeDistance.htm

Another good read for some members.

https://sites.google.com/site/racingpigeonssite/Home/everything-about-health/the-moult

Good articles!!

Great articles Devo

Home made antibiotics

http://anonhq.com/how-to-create-homemade-penicillin-seriously/

At present and over the last week temperature in loft 58f, i think this is not bad for November. Any thoughts on ideal temperature for the loft. If i can hold it like this, i think it will be ideal for breeding.

weather paterns over the last 3 years have been warm for early breeding the problem lies when you cant get them out come feb and march it always seems to be misty and raining
they youngbirds get big and strong and off they go

we going to give it a go this year but i do feel the same weather will come it seems as if its found a new way of getting colder the later we go on its a chance you take i guess
we have lights in the loft and will extend the hours of light in the next 2 weeks also the heaters will go on this is only for the stock birds

I've no lights or heaters what I think is much more important is good feeders

devo56 wrote:

At present and over the last week temperature in loft 58f, i think this is not bad for November. Any thoughts on ideal temperature for the loft. If i can hold it like this, i think it will be ideal for breeding.

mid 70's f is optimum but of course its about the humidity in a loft too and air flow a combination of the three working together ...atb

pigeons don't realy need the warmth for early breeding more so a constant temp
and drie as all ways fit birds will pair and go down on eggs at any time of the year
as long as they are in condition jmo

markevans wrote:

pigeons don't realy need the warmth for early breeding more so a constant temp
and drie as all ways fit birds will pair and go down on eggs at any time of the year  
as long as they are in condition jmo

Fair enough comment Mark . Though, give me a warm sunny day etc for breeding any day, over one where it's cold & p*ssing down with rain .  

same here oz i like it warm when i pair mine up but fanciers pay to much attention to have a warm loft when pigeons dont need it as their are fanciers all over the world that carn't have this as we all no

For some members, a read i think is very important.

http://www.pipa.be/en/newsandarticles/pigeonandloft/elements-nutrition

good article dev ...I see he explains the importance of grit in detail ,very interesting

I intend to mate stock birds about Dec 15th or so. Some years it is 2o to 30 below freezing. Use a night lite. Comes in when it gets dark. Have a biscuit tin with a hole cut in top lid. Run a small extension cord into the tin with a 15 watt energy saver bulb. Usually stops the drinker from freezing but not always. Youngsters when weaned go into a loft with an aviary. Sometimes it is a month before they get out. Yes strong on the wing but lost very few. No heat. Have seen parents feeding young when the box has snow blown in it. Long as they have lots of feed no problem.

halcanada wrote:

I intend to mate stock birds about Dec 15th or so. Some years it is 2o to 30 below freezing. Use a night lite. Comes in when it gets dark. Have a biscuit tin with a hole cut in top lid. Run a small extension cord into the tin with a 15 watt energy saver bulb. Usually stops the drinker from freezing but not always. Youngsters when weaned go into a loft with an aviary. Sometimes it is a month before they get out. Yes strong on the wing but lost very few. No heat. Have seen parents feeding young when the box has snow blown in it. Long as they have lots of feed no problem.

Hope all goes well Hal, another battle ahead in which i am sure you will win. Good luck Hal.

Dont forget members, any advice you can pass on, please do so. There is some members just starting up again, So it would be a great help.

Not sure about the UK but Winter is approaching fast here. Nights and some days below freezing. Which sparks the movement of rodents seeking shelter. Over the years have trapped or shot cats, raccoon's, skunk,rats,weasel,opossums. Caught a rat yesterday so now all lofts are baited underneath with rat bait. Soon will put out Coca cola and fly bait. Kill s raccoons pretty fast. Do not like to kill them. Catch and release just does not work.

yeah same over in the uk hal...its getting colder after some very mild weather for the time of year

Some good old reading for some members.

http://www.pigeonbasics.com/articles/article106.html

 

Its coming to that time of the year for some members.  


http://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/whats-new/pigeon-breeding-john-glemsers-breeding-tips/