Condition Training for Racing Pigeons 2
Now to pick up we left of for training methods varying on distance travel is the ideal method for training your pigeons. The 1 to 3 miles and then moving to 5-10 then 20 -40 miles system you can gradually increase the endurance, strength and speed of your pigeons. It is the most effective method since it all the youngster of your pigeon flock who will be racing for the first time to get comfortable with their surroundings and entering the loft.
It sometimes not thought about but allowing your pigeons to get comfortable entering the loft is actually a really big deal. In times of crunch races are won within seconds, so you definitely don’t want your pigeon to be hesitant or take its sweet time to enter the loft when there are pigeons right behind them. Could you imagine how frustrating it would be to loose something as simple as not getting in the loft fast enough.
Not only does distance training work, it allows you to work on other things with your pigeons. You work on signalling as a byproduct making sure they listen to your signals. You will also see what trapping methods work best for your pigeons during distance training work. You will be able to introducing training systems such as Widowhood, Darkening, Jealousy, and some others.
By doing distance training work you will be making multiple tosses before your first race, so there is plenty of opportunities to see which systems you like more than others. Another added advantage is it is an amazing way to find out about what mixtures of feed gives your racing pigeon more energy and more strength.
Implementing the proper methods for training racing pigeons is extremely important. Be sure you do some research and find techniques that are proven to work. Racing pigeons is and art and something that will take time, and a lot of education to become successful at.
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