The Balanced Approach: Confinement + Limited Free Time

Based on expert practice, one of the most effective strategies is a balanced one: keep your race birds mostly closed during molt months but let them out twice a week for short flights.

This method allows you to:

  • Preserve energy for molting
  • Prevent feather damage from over-flying
  • Maintain respiratory health and circulation
  • Support mental stimulation and loft loyalty

A couple of short free loft sessions per week, especially in good weather, will not delay the molt—but will support overall bird wellbeing and contribute to optimal molt management in racing pigeons

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