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One Loft Race Auction: Buying Proven Race Winners
A one loft race auction sells birds that have flown the same training and races under equal conditions, so results are easier to compare than at an ordinary sale.
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Pigeon Loft Layout: Splitting Sections by Team
A good pigeon loft layout splits the space into separate sections for racers, breeders and young birds, with a corridor or store so you can work without disturbing them.
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Why Are Racing Pigeons So Expensive?
Why are racing pigeons so expensive? Top prices come from proven race results, a strong breeding bloodline and demand from buyers worldwide competing for the same few birds.
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Which Way Should a Pigeon Loft Face?
Which way should a pigeon loft face? In the northern hemisphere, usually south to south-east: morning sun on the front, the back to the prevailing wind and rain.
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What Is the Longest Pigeon Race in the World?
The longest pigeon race in the world is usually counted among the international marathon races from Spain, such as Barcelona, where many lofts face well over 1,000 km.
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Pigeon Loft Cleaning: A Simple Daily and Weekly Routine
Pigeon loft cleaning works best as a routine: scrape droppings daily, refresh water and feeders, and clean perches, boxes and floors thoroughly once a week.
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Racing Pigeon Auctions Online: How Bidding Works
Racing pigeon auctions online run for a set time: you study the bird and pedigree, place bids, watch for late activity and the highest bid when time runs out wins.
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Small Pigeon Loft Design for Back Gardens
Small pigeon loft design is about doing more with less: a compact raised loft, good ventilation, a split for racers and young birds and fewer birds than you think you can fit.
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How Does a Pigeon Clock Work? Mechanical vs Electronic
How does a pigeon clock work? A mechanical clock stamps the time when you insert the bird’s rubber ring; an electronic clock reads a chip ring automatically as the bird enters.
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How to Build a Pigeon Loft Step by Step
How to build a pigeon loft: choose a dry, sunny spot, raise the floor off the ground, frame it in timber, plan ventilation and a trap, then fit perches and nest boxes.