However ideal the traits that your bird has acquired, absence of proper training won't allow you to harness its full potential and winning is close to impossible. So how do you train a racing pigeon to become a winner? Let's start with the basic needs: food and shelter. Food for pigeons need to be clean, fresh, and of high quality.

Be careful with the use of cages manufactured from foreign countries as they tend to have high lead content. Don't place the cage or loft in a damp area. Parasites and fungus are likely to thrive the habitat given this environmental setup. Ensure that you clean and dry the floor and feeding area. You can use a cat litter to disinfect and take away the dampness in the area.

According to many fanciers, every pigeon should be allotted with at least 1 square feet of space. This means that the space of the lofts will be dependent on the number of birds. Supply the birds with the right amount of food. But it doesn't mean that you will have to over-feed these animals. Take care of the health of the birds by subjecting them to regular checkups.

It is likewise considered an aerial race wherein there are thousands of competing birds yet there are no spectators. Nevertheless, it is the sport that involves one of the most amazing creatures and feathered friends of man. That is no other than the Homing Pigeon. Historically speaking, they were once made as the source of food for humans and their droppings were good fertilizers for the fields.

And speaking of time; Did you know that there is a perfect time to do the practice? According to some racing enthusiasts, the perfect time is early morning or before 9:00 in the morning/ More than these, there are certain techniques and strategies that are employed in relation to breeding and training of racing pigeons.

Not all of the vitamins, minerals and trace elements are present in grains; therefore, these should be given to the pigeons in some other form. Some pigeon owners give spinach and shell grits, but these are still not enough to meet the nutritional requirements of a racing pigeon. They now add vitamins to water once or twice a week for added energy.