There are some sports that people play for fun and others to stay healthy. Pigeon racing is an interesting sport that people play for enjoyment in many countries today. It is an addictive sport. The sport is believed to be 2,000 years old, but it gained real popularity in Belgium in the mid-19th century. Fanciers were so impressed by this hobby that they started developing the bird for this purpose. It was then that the breeding of pigeons began for long-lasting endurance and faster flights. “Voyageurs”, as these homing pigeons were called and races gradually spread throughout the world. In this game, carrier pigeons are launched from a specific point for a carefully calculated distance until they return home. To determine the winner, it is calculated which bird has taken the least time to return home. To accurately measure times, many instruments have been developed over the years. Sometimes races are won or lost by a difference of seconds.

Many people breed or domesticate pigeons for the purpose of racing, but not everyone is successful in entering or winning pigeon racing. It gets frustrating for them after a while and they tend to give up the birds and the sport. One must remember that there is no perfect way in pigeon racing the way things are done. Sometimes races are won or lost by a difference of seconds. To prepare the birds for the races, it is recommended to pay regular attention to your birds and be kind and gentle with them. This way the pigeons will trust you and become bold, which is very important in this sport. Try not to overwork yourself or burn them out with hard training schedules. It is a proven fact over the years that good health is the key to winning the race. So keep few and stay well is the formula. Try to avoid breeding the same bird over and over again for pedigree gains. It is expensive and without good results. Racing Homer is a breed of pigeon that is bred for high speed flying and is commonly used in pigeon racing. They are called “homers” because they also have this inherent ability to recognize their way home after flying over strange areas.

Everyone wants to win, especially when it comes to competition. But to win a pigeon race you must have patience. Train your birds over and over again with a strong catch system and short 10-15 mile casts. Spend quality time with your pigeons, that makes them smart and close to you; and for an intelligent pigeon it is not difficult to find the return home after the races and also to adapt to the harsh flying conditions.

There are several champions and gurus in the sport of pigeon racing who have contributed a lot to the use of new entrants. Before you want to become a professional broker, you need to learn certain basics. This comprises stock selection, breeding, bird health and nutrition, pigeon training and conditioning, and last but not least important case studies for racing pigeons.