Pigeons

Learn how to raise pigeons efficiently with expert advice on nutrition, breeding, housing, and bird care.

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.

Advice from a pro fancier

Champion fancier Chris Van Jaarsveldt talks to 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.
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