Global Pigeon Racing Insights: The 2026 Season
The scent of fresh straw in the lofts, the first sounds of squeakers claiming their spots on the perches, and that unmistakable tension of a new season just around the…
CODE RED: Bird Flu closes in on Delft – Maasland locked down
The threat has been palpable for weeks, but now it is literally knocking on the loft door here in Delft. With the confirmed bird flu outbreak in Maasland (South Holland),…
BirdFlu The Reality at the Loft: January’s Restricted Zones
The H5N1 virus is hitting the poultry industry hard again. Unfortunately, we, the owners of Racing Pigeons, are the first to feel the collateral damage. As of today, there are…
JUSTICE FOR OUR CHAMPIONS The Million Euro Trial Against the Romanian Gang Starts Today
Today Friday January 9 2026 is the moment the international pigeon racing community shows its collective strength. In the courtroom of Hasselt four defendants finally face the consequences of a…
How to Feed Racing Pigeons When It Freezes: The Secrets of the Pigeon Boss
You know the feeling. The morning air bites, your breath turns to fog, and the loft feels like a freezer. While you’re debating a third cup of coffee or another…
Young Pigeon Racing Needs Brains, Not Bravado
A Pigeon Boss Analysis on Losses, Overcrowding and Responsibility Young pigeon racing in Europe is once again under the microscope. In Belgium, Germany and beyond, discussions are heating up about…
Cheap Timing Is A Costly Risk – Why Non Certified Chip Rings Undermine The Pigeon Sport
The pigeon sport stands or falls on trust. Trust in the pigeon, in the fancier and above all in the result. Electronic timing is not a side issue. It is…
The Pigeon Boss Speaks: Train on the Line and They’ll Fly Like an Arrow
Some fanciers toss their pigeons in all directions “to train their compass.” Not me. I draw a line from Barcelona to Delft and I stick to it. Why? Because pigeons…
What your pigeons really need Not a cupboard full of junk, but a system that actually works
There comes a moment when every fancier has to look in the mirror. No excuses, just honesty. How many jars are standing in your loft that you can’t even remember…
Why Auctions Disappear Immediately After Closing and What’s Really Going On
As Pigeon Boss, I often get asked the same question. “Why do auctions on pigeon sites vanish the moment they close?” And not always in a neutral tone. “What are…