Making waves
The pigeon families of third generation champion fancier Charles Carlson breed highly competitive ‘racing machines’, writes Thomas Smit.
The way to better birds
If it’s success you’re after, get rid of your average pigeons and use world-class birds, urges Thomas Smit.
Champion breeding
Success comes from taking both genetic and physical characteristics into account, and this is where racing pigeon auctions and shows are valuable, explains Thomas Smit.
Corrie’s top quality pigeons
On 1 May, 72 outstanding racing pigeons owned by Corrie Naudé & Son were auctioned at the Alberton Homing Society, east of Johannesburg. Thomas Smit reports.
Remembering a true legend
Hennie Wardeck was a formidable opponent with a knack for selecting champion pigeons. He will be sorely missed, writes Thomas Smit.
Breeding one-day loft race winners
In a one-day racing pigeon loft, all the training and racing is done for you. But you still need to deliver the right kind of youngster, says Thomas Smit.
How to play the mating game
Thomas Smit offers some tips on how to breed quality pigeons by helping nature along.
Silver Backs success
Champion racer Thys Matthysen shares some of his recollections with Thomas Smit.
A rapid rise to success
GJT Lofts had an incredible season in 2011 thanks, in part, to a solid foundation of ‘super pigeons’. Thomas Smit reports.
Sprint strategies for winners
Pigeon sprint racing refers to the distance flown, not the velocity, notes Thomas Smit.
An attractive option
With armchair pigeon racing, all the work is done for you. You just have to breed the youngsters you enter, writes Thomas Smit.
Breeding quality
There’s no secret formula when it comes to selecting winners, but there are some guidelines worth following, writes Thomas Smit.
Bonding-your secret weapon
Fanciers who understand the psychology of bonding with racing pigeons will be able to use this as a secret weapon in a master breeder’s programme and during races.
Doing things the professional way
It’s no longer possible to be competitive in South African pigeon racing without world-class quality pigeon stock, but there are ways of acquiring this without breaking the bank, says Thomas...
Off season preparation
What you do now to prepare your race team will affect its performance in the upcoming season, writes Thomas Smit.
Prepare for a great racing season
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a new starter or an old hand at pigeon racing, without well-defined goals and proper preparation you’re not going to be a competitive fancier, says...
Racing the world
The Kitchenbrands are one of the oldest pigeon families in the South African pigeon racing fraternity. Now, fourth-generation champion Mark Kitchenbrand is racing pigeons both here and abroad, reports Thomas...
World-class racing pigeons
There is no weak link in champion racer and renowned breeder Boet Troskie's racing pigeon stock. He recently sold all his superstar pigeons at three auctions. Thomas Smit reports on...
Is pigeon racing cruel?
Role players in the sport cannot agree on this question, resulting in a looming court case that may spell the end of pigeon racing in South Africa.
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