A Golden Tip from The Real Pigeon Boss
In the world of pigeon racing, margins are everything. The difference between a top 10 finish and a place in the middle of the pack? Often, it comes down to the smallest decisions made in the final hours before basketing.
As a lifelong fancier and full-blooded racing pigeon addict, I’ve learned one golden rule that too many overlook: Never give new or extra minerals to your pigeons on the day of basketing.
Let me explain why this one small mistake could sabotage your chances of success – even if you’ve done everything else right.
1. New minerals = extra thirst
Many mineral mixes on the market today contain high levels of salts and trace elements. Sounds healthy, right? But here’s the catch: these mixes increase the thirst response in pigeons.
A thirsty pigeon during a race is a slow pigeon. On hot or tricky racing days, they might drop down for water, lose time, or even get disoriented. Your super-prepared athlete might turn into a straggler – all because of that “extra boost” you thought would help.
As I always say: What goes into the pigeon on basketing day must serve one purpose only – performance. No risks. No surprises.
2. Appetite drops when routines change
Introducing new minerals can change the taste and texture of your feed. And guess what happens next? Pigeons eat less.
If your birds don’t eat their full ration on the day they need it most, you’re burning potential before the race has even started. Racing pigeons are like high-performance engines: they need the right fuel at the right time.
Don’t confuse their system right before takeoff. Keep everything familiar, trusted, and perfectly timed.
3. Rhythm is king in pigeon racing
Your pigeons have a rhythm. A system. A flow. From the way they train, to how they eat, to how they rest before basketing. That rhythm is your secret weapon – don’t disrupt it.
Sudden changes in their diet or supplements, especially on basketing day, throw off their internal balance. And that imbalance, however small, can turn into big trouble on race day.
Boss Tip from Jan de Wijs – The Real Pigeon Boss
If you want to try new minerals, do it during training weeks or in the off-season. Never the day before a big race. And definitely not on the day of basketing.
Instead, make sure your pigeons have:
- Access to fresh water
- Their trusted, familiar feed
- Rest and peace of mind
The body is already tuned. The tank is full. The only thing left? The green light to fly to victory!
Final Thoughts: Win with Simplicity
Racing pigeons don’t need a thousand tricks. They need consistency, care, and a fancier who knows when not to interfere. Trust your process. Trust your routine. And when in doubt, remember this tip:
Don’t change anything on basketing day. Especially not the minerals.
This is how champions are made.
With passion for the sport,
Jan de Wijs
The Real Pigeon Boss
PigeonBoss.com – The Home of True Racing Power
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