The Real Issue: Quality or Health?

This is a common dilemma in the sport: Is it poor genetics or poor condition? Here’s the truth—no one can spot a winner just by looking at a pigeon. You can’t judge a bird’s potential by its eyes or its bloodline alone. However, you can often tell when a bird is clearly not going to be a star. Birds with poor feather quality, weak bodies, or generally lacking vitality don’t belong in your loft.

One of the secrets of top racers is knowing what birds to remove. Smart racing pigeon selection is everything. Everyone makes mistakes when picking birds, but the best fanciers make fewer of them—and that’s the key. A strong selection process, especially one based on natural health, sets you up for success. If you have 40 pigeons and 38 look healthy, don’t waste time trying to fix the other two. Get rid of them. You wouldn’t treat an entire class of students with aspirin just because two have headaches, right?


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