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   The breeding season for pigeon racing has arrived and we all focus on the past performance of youngsters to determine the best selections. This is a very important part of the year, because the decisions made surrounding genetic selection sets the ground work for the future. While it may seem difficult, but we must adhere to our goals in order to achieve success. There are only two kinds of birds: GOOD ONES that can help you improve and BAD ONES that will cost you time, money and aggravation with negative results.

   Wise choices stems from the accuracy of historical data accumulated used as a tool in evaluation. The basics are very simple, and we must stick to our goals. If we want to be in the top percent performance rating, then we must breed from that gene pool as a nucleus. IF THE BIRD CAN HELP YOU MOVE AHEAD AND IMPROVE YOUR RESULTS, IT STAYS, IF NOT IT GOES.  NO EXCUSES OR SECOND CHANCES, CULL IT.

 Remember, if you are looking for long distance bloodlines to improve your race results, you do not cross a family of birds famous for its sprint or short distance ability. It might seem foolish to mention, but many times fanciers buy birds because of their popularity and fame, not their known or proven ability.

   This is the time for selection of various known traits. Cull any birds that are not of superior health and any breeders that do not produce strong, healthy young.  Cull any birds if they are hard to settle and manage.  Cull any birds that do not loft fly and train easily.  Cull any birds that cannot keep up with the rest of the team and appear to have no excuse for being late. Cull birds without consistency in race results, since these are likely followers that got lucky, and not leaders with ability. Only retain birds, you look to keep and breed from the best. 

   Performance is all about the ability to achieve. If your goal is reach top performance in racing you must select birds that will assure you get there. Therefore, you must match speed with speed when pairing the birds up. A few proven stock birds can take a fancier a long way in a race season and many through years to come. Quality is better than Quantity when it comes to pigeon racing and less can mean more.        RAE LEWIS

         Thanks for the great story Rae!! I know a lot of you will have thoughts on this matter, so feel free to "chime in" on this topic.


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        Glenn West