How Do You Train Young Homing Pigeons?
Pigeons are sensitive to sound frequencies and magnetic fields. Although it is always their intent to return home, they do not always do so. As a fancier, you will need to decide where to train your pigeon–keep training conditions similar to racing conditions as much as possible. Purchase the eggs of young homing pigeons or buy them hatched at a young age. It’s important to start with birds that have not flown yet. Feed the young pigeons in their loft. You want them used to their home and comfortable in the loft. Keep the loft clean, cozy and attractive to the racing pigeons. Take the pigeons out on a regular basis. The birds will fly around–this is normal activity. Pigeons will flock to the ground and possibly on the loft. Start training the pigeons after two to three weeks. You will know when they are ready to train–the pigeons will leave for about an hour and then return home to feed. Set up a routine of different mileage expectations. Once the birds fly for an hour and return ho
