Posted by Foy's Pet Supplies on Jun 15th 2023
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As pet owners, it is our responsibility to ensure the well-being and health of our beloved companions. When it comes to pigeons, providing them with access to clean and fresh water is of utmost import
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Posted by Foy's Pet Supplies on May 19th 2023
Elevating Pigeon Racing: The Ultimate Guide to Pigeon-Specific Bird Feeders
Elevating Pigeon Racing: The Ultimate Guide to Pigeon-Specific Bird FeedersIn the thrilling world of pigeon racing, every detail matters when it comes to nurturing top-performing birds. Foy's Pet Supp
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Posted by Ockert Botha (BVSc) on Mar 24th 2023
Maximizing Fertility And Breeding Performance In Fancy Pigeons
IntroductionThe success of a racing pigeon fancier’s next season is hugely dependant on the raising of perfectly healthy babies. In the previous article regarding the breeding of healthy babies I disc
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May 24th 2021
Race Season
During races, the Breast musculature (Network of muscles) of the pigeon contract nine to ten times per second, for many hours at a time. This enormous burden, or strain, inevitably leads to some kind
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May 17th 2021
Feather Lice
SYMPTOMSSmall black lice can be seen on the feathers near the shaft of the feathers and you may see constant preening. Feather lice do not cause disease and are usually a result of poor loft condition
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Posted by Jerry Gagne on May 10th 2021
Training Old Birds
The old bird race season usually starts in late spring, and the first race is usually around 100 miles, and ends at a long race, commonly 500 miles or more. The old birds are the best flyers, being ma
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