The travel season for old pigeons is nearing the finish line, and now is the time to think about the young pigeons. The young birds will soon have the opportunity to show their potential in the preliminary and prize flights. However, the breeder is needed beforehand. A successful young pigeon journey does not solely depend on selecting the right parent birds. Equally important as the selection of breeding pigeons is the appropriate training, excellent care, and proper guidance during the training and travel period of the young pigeon for good development.
Properly preparing young pigeons for flights
Before, during, and after being weaned from the nest, the breeder selects the young birds that will go on the young bird journey. Young birds from the first, second, or third brood are chosen, which not only have a good pedigree but also silky feathers and a good physique. Additionally, they must make a healthy impression. To assess this, the breeder needs some experience, a trained eye, and a good touch. Many sports enthusiasts follow the motto "Good comes from good!" This means that strong-performing parent birds also produce strong-performing young in breeding. The basis for proper preparation is the health of the young birds. They receive the necessary vaccinations against salmonella, rotaviruses, paramyxoviruses, and possibly pigeon pox to prevent disease. For example, the dreaded young pigeon disease can quickly nullify good breeding work.
When it comes to feed, attention should be paid to easy digestibility for a healthy gut and good availability of nutrients. Once these conditions are met, the young carrier pigeons go on their first training flights - first at the loft and then over shorter distances to gently accustom the young pigeons to the basket.
Adequate energy and a good protein value for young pigeons
Preparing young pigeons naturally includes the right feed. From the 7th week of life - after weaning - we recommend feeding the young Top Jungtaube. The mixture, specially designed for young pigeons, contains all the important nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for healthy growth and the development of strong muscles in the offspring. The scientifically recommended protein value of 14% is ensured by the included power peas. This demonstrably improves the pigeons' immune status, promotes antibody formation in the blood, and supports the natural immune defense. Turmeric in the yellow power pea and the added milk thistle further promote liver relief and a healthy immune system. The particularly fat-rich top corn provides the young pigeons with sufficient energy needed for growth and preparation for the strenuous training and prize flights.
Travel feed for strong-performing young pigeons
Some sports enthusiasts swear by a different supply system and switch their pigeons early to their usual travel feed concept. Whether they use a 3-phase feeding with Relax, Energy, and Power-Mix or a feeding plan with only one mixture, such as Power-Mix or Elite Racing, is up to each pigeon keeper. The supply of the young pigeon with all important nutrients and especially energy is ensured in all systems. Our pigeon feeds have everything the young pigeons need in terms of nutrients - an excellent supply of proteins, amino acids, and energy - so they can reach their full performance potential. In addition to energy-rich and balanced feeding, performance can also be enhanced with supplementary feeds such as Carni-Speed or Rotosal, which are administered through the drinker.
The icing on the cake with the addition of the Immun Pearl
Supplementing the feed ration with the Immun Pearl further strengthens the immune system. The coated grape seed combines the positive properties of its base grain, such as the antioxidant effect and high-quality grape seed oil, with those of the valuable coating with additional defense components, enzymes, and functional aromas for gut stabilization. Many breeders also confirm positive results in preventing young pigeon disease.
For more information about our young pigeon feed and the entire range of carrier pigeon feeds, please see our variety program.
We wish you always a good flight!
