| Pigeon racing used to be a little known pastime | | | | Races can be over 1000 miles long originating in |
| but over the last few years people from all over | | | | different countrys and lasting for months but |
| the world have joined the sport and as a result of | | | | normally the logistics in setting up these events |
| this, prize money can now be very large. The | | | | can be ardouous. This is not the best way to |
| sport was dominated by a very few people but | | | | start in the sport. It is best to get aquainted with |
| the internet has helped fanciers from all over the | | | | reigional clubs and start small and slowly aquaint |
| world unite. This has increased a thirst for | | | | yourself with the rules and regulations and gain |
| knowledge and getting to the top of the sport | | | | knowledge from seasoned veterans without |
| can be very daunting for the beginner. Few | | | | trying to get too complicated. |
| people are willing to share winning tips and tricks | | | | You dont need a lot of space to keep a loft. |
| so the best seem to win all the time. Forums are | | | | Many lofts are situated in towns in small back |
| great places to gain information but you can get | | | | yards but you must ensure your birds are not |
| blinded with science with all the different opinions | | | | stressed and well looked after. |
| out there so if you take everybodys advice you | | | | Building your own loft is pretty straight forward |
| can very easily end up in a pickle. | | | | and there are many sites that you can get plans |
| Quality information costs and people don't like | | | | to build your own. You can also get secondhand |
| giving it out to anyone so choose your mentors | | | | timing clocks as they are quite expensive to buy |
| carefully. On the other hand, you can get started | | | | new. Ebay is a good place to search for items as |
| pretty easily.Start up costs can be quite low and | | | | well as your local clubs. |
| the learning curve can be short. Here is a list of | | | | You will find that there will be an elite crowd who |
| things that you need to be aware of and they | | | | always win and don't take too kindly to |
| are all available to the beginner on the internet: | | | | newcomers. Don't let this put you off. These |
| Buying and breeding winning birds | | | | people have normally been in the sport for years |
| Types of racing breedswhere to find winning birds | | | | and don't take too kindly to change. This goes for |
| and breeders | | | | any elite group but everyone has to start |
| What to look for in a bird | | | | somewhere, just remember that they were new |
| How much to spend on good stock | | | | to the sport once. With the right information you |
| Care and feeding | | | | will be right up there comprting with the best. It's |
| Equipment | | | | up to you to level the playing field and you can do |
| Disease | | | | this with the right information and the desire to |
| Vaccinations | | | | succeed. |
| Food | | | | Don't get too bogged down in trying to know |
| Finding lost birds | | | | everything too soon one step at a time and you |
| Training for results | | | | will get there and start to enjoy the sport of |
| Tips and tricks for optimal performance | | | | Pigeon Racing. |
| Dealing with weather issues | | | | |