My own thoughts
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:51 pm
Breeding to win in racing pigeons
There are no short cuts to this subject, many have tried and failed. It's all about selection of the right birds needed. Racing pigeons over different distances, you need to know about the racing pigeons DNA, built up performances year on year. A strong family generation of birds and a proven track record, so how do we get this information you ask. Well, it's all down to a pedigree about that racing pigeon. The family lines from the parents to the grandparents, and on to the great grandparents and so on. The more information recorded; this gives you a clear, understanding of the quality of breeding for different distances.
The family genes are so important, when you see going back in the pedigree. Winner on winner are clear indications, that the family genes are reproducing quality in the breeding. You may also see what we call inbreeding in the pedigree, this is clear example of quality through the extending family lines. Sons and Daughters, brothers and sisters along with aunties and uncles, can be seen in the pedigrees. All playing their part in the winning family genes.
There are so many great family lines of racing pigeons, you could say great household names like the Janssen family, Gaby Vandenabeele family. These are just a couple of proven racing pigeon families, over different distances and national champions at the highest level of racing pigeons.
So, if we look at the different distances of racing pigeons. Short distance from 60 miles to 750 + miles, and in the USA the racing pigeons can race up to 1100 miles. So, we have to look for some family lines of birds. That are proven at these longer distances. We could look at the Jan Aarden family of birds, The Dolle is without any doubt, is the best long-distance bird ever.
Over the years, I would have to say the Janssen family. Have been the best breeders of racing pigeons. They have had winners from all over the world, and many breeders of racing pigeons. Have cross bred their own family lines with the Janssen birds. Bringing success to their own pigeon lofts, this has been happening all over Europe. Top breeders swapping their racing pigeons, and cross breeding and the results have been so good. Many national winners have come from this way of breeding.
We have seen a big change in the racing pigeon sport, breeding has become an art for some. One of the biggest breeders over the last few years have been PIPA, not only in breeding. But also, the major auction site of the top birds from around the world.
Another way of breeding is artificial insemination and fertilization of birds, by the Harry Geurts centre based in the Netherlands. Top racing pigeon hens can be taken to the centre, and some of the best stock cocks Viles have been frozen. You can choose what stock cocks vile will go to the hen, this is where artificial insemination takes place. But all at a price to pay for the service.
We all have different views on this subject, and that is what the sport needs.
There are no short cuts to this subject, many have tried and failed. It's all about selection of the right birds needed. Racing pigeons over different distances, you need to know about the racing pigeons DNA, built up performances year on year. A strong family generation of birds and a proven track record, so how do we get this information you ask. Well, it's all down to a pedigree about that racing pigeon. The family lines from the parents to the grandparents, and on to the great grandparents and so on. The more information recorded; this gives you a clear, understanding of the quality of breeding for different distances.
The family genes are so important, when you see going back in the pedigree. Winner on winner are clear indications, that the family genes are reproducing quality in the breeding. You may also see what we call inbreeding in the pedigree, this is clear example of quality through the extending family lines. Sons and Daughters, brothers and sisters along with aunties and uncles, can be seen in the pedigrees. All playing their part in the winning family genes.
There are so many great family lines of racing pigeons, you could say great household names like the Janssen family, Gaby Vandenabeele family. These are just a couple of proven racing pigeon families, over different distances and national champions at the highest level of racing pigeons.
So, if we look at the different distances of racing pigeons. Short distance from 60 miles to 750 + miles, and in the USA the racing pigeons can race up to 1100 miles. So, we have to look for some family lines of birds. That are proven at these longer distances. We could look at the Jan Aarden family of birds, The Dolle is without any doubt, is the best long-distance bird ever.
Over the years, I would have to say the Janssen family. Have been the best breeders of racing pigeons. They have had winners from all over the world, and many breeders of racing pigeons. Have cross bred their own family lines with the Janssen birds. Bringing success to their own pigeon lofts, this has been happening all over Europe. Top breeders swapping their racing pigeons, and cross breeding and the results have been so good. Many national winners have come from this way of breeding.
We have seen a big change in the racing pigeon sport, breeding has become an art for some. One of the biggest breeders over the last few years have been PIPA, not only in breeding. But also, the major auction site of the top birds from around the world.
Another way of breeding is artificial insemination and fertilization of birds, by the Harry Geurts centre based in the Netherlands. Top racing pigeon hens can be taken to the centre, and some of the best stock cocks Viles have been frozen. You can choose what stock cocks vile will go to the hen, this is where artificial insemination takes place. But all at a price to pay for the service.
We all have different views on this subject, and that is what the sport needs.