THE OLD SYSTEM COMBINED WITH THE NEW

by Jim Emerton

Elements of ancient flying techniques of conditioning distance pigeons i.e. 5 to 700 miles are alive today. Records of the lives of the old boys, poised with their corn tins, show the love and devotion to open loft methodology of the 20th century. The true optimal race condition can be modernised with scientific applications of special feeding, both liquid and solid and supplementation, and medication where applicable. The immune system of birds close to their instincts in nature can be sky high, supported by routine treatments against pests and diseases. With upwards of 11 birds out of Barcelona International into England, our modus operandi is improvement of the birds we evolve over time. We see no need for widowhood or roundabout, yet do fly the sexes separated from time to time. The policy is latebreds out of the key performers, and any that approach champion status e.g. at least twice in the clock at Barce Int. The birds and us respond well to the free and easy system.

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Elimar - February 2015