Racing pigeons, Pigeon racing training (morning) routine
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
- Racing pigeons, Pigeon racing training, This is my typical morning routine for pigeon racing / white racing homers. Getting ready for white dove release for weddings and funerals.
I love that slow-motion releasing those white pigeons. So pure and white!
Thank you Allen, I like it too. In some of my videos I use it in my intro!
One of my favorite videos. Love watching your white birds.
Thanks James those are the first pigeons I ever trained. That video is an oldie but a goodie
Awesome. I miss my pigeons. Used to fly 20 years ago
I feel bad because it’s so nice and a big part of my life. Thanks for watching.
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Love to see your pigeons flying.
Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoy it. Thanks for watching
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For young birds. Taking them out a few blocks is what I call loft flying. I always keep them feed when I loft fly them. Not fat but fed, like a half ration and feed them again when they come in. You will find they will want to fly more out away from the loft. You must make them feel like flying instead of thinking of food. I don't start training them until they fly away from the loft in any direction for 45 minutes to an hour at a time. At first you can take them a few blocks away if there not flying. I keep them fed for this so they feel like flying more instead of worrying about eating. When I start training them for races or want them to be conditioned than I stop feeding them before taking them out. I bag them in the dark morning and release them at sun up like a race. My first toss is 1 mile. All one direction. Based on that toss I take them out 3-5 miles or I may do it again at 1 mile. At 1 mile they should do 2 things. 1 - go home right away or 2 - fly around because they know where they are. I go from 1- mile to 3-5 miles to 10 miles and may do each station more than once if needed. When they come home great from 10 miles each time than I go 30 than 50 miles. 50 miles many times in different directions. From there you can go any distance. The shorter flights you can take them out every day. At 50 miles every other day or two. Thirty miles a day is nothing for a pigeon. Later they will have to be able to take 100-300 miles a week. Train with this in mind. If you want to find out who your homers and followers are ? When trained out to 10 miles let 1 bird go at a time until each one is gone at 10 miles. Your homers will go home and your followers will stick around a lot more. This will make sure each bird uses their own ability. You can expand from there if needed. I must say you could lose more birds this way, but you will end up with birds that actually have the ability and are more independent. If they don't go home right away and wait till the next bird is released than that is a follower. Followers go home with other pigeon lofts or you lose them at longer distances. Birds have to have the ability and desire to come home and the brains or luck to avoid tragedy. I have had birds walk home with a broken wing, fly home with 2 broken legs, with an open crop and hawk claw marks on there backs. Now that's desire to come home. Their is a lot of obstacles out there for them, so not coming home is not always their fault. Hope this helps some.
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THAT has some good takeaway info for me! Thanks for that great info!
What a systematic arrengment of pegion lovely
Thanks for saying that and for watching.
Love watching them come in to land
Love your homestead looks so peaceful 😍
Thank you we are very happy here 👍
Great job.very nice.love from Bahrain..🇧🇭
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Lovely birds mate, they are flying and trapping very well, I love the sound of their wings when they flying at the release point. The slow motion out of the basket was awesome, good luck ♥️
Many thanks Pat, I myself could watch them all day, Very interesting and curious animals.
what do you mean by trapping?
Jermaine Miller Hi Jermaine, it’s a term used when you call the pigeons in from flying and they quickly go back into the loft, this is vital if you want to be successful in pigeon racing as the bird returning home from a race must go through the trap to be timed and thus calculate an average speed for the pigeon. Birds that don’t trap well can hinder your success, you don’t want them sitting on the loft hesitating to come through the trap
@@patpolzella6746 thank you so much,I grew up with chickens and pigeons, love them dearly, used to saved my lunch money to buy feed , my hope is to own a coop one day ,love them with a passion, one day I will come and see yours 🥰😄
@@jermainemiller6750 Thanks for your Question Jermaine and for the answer pat. Very nice answer💯 The only other thing I would add is that the trap is helpful because the pigeons inside are held there so they aren't leaving after they eat. Thanks for watching Jermaine 👍
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I love your wight pigeons. Happy Flying 😊👍🏼
Thank you Jonas, I think the whites are great also, and thanks for the subscription I appreciate it!
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Your doing a great job
Thank you for watching and commenting, 👍
I Love the white ones! Wow
Thanks Karen, They are my favorite also.
Do enjoy watching your channel bro, love the white birds my delight.
Robert jr Cashieujh Glad you enjoy it thanks for watching
Oh man what a great morning! The rollers and the white racing pigeons look nice brother!! I can't wait for the longer tosses also. Btw, I think I might do the same style of landing board like yours haha!
Thanks brother, I went a little further and in a different direction this morning. They did fine so I'll just keep going like that . They also flew 45 min on their own instead of landing right away. Hope all is well at the GPS loft.
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Good video!!
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awesome, hoping to get into homing pigeons next year..
I hope you do get into it and I know you won't regret it! I wish you all the best. 🙏 🕊
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Very nice Pijn
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Thanks 👍, I have so much fun with the pigeons!
If you leave the birds in the basket for 5 to 10 minutes before release your find they will go a lot quicker as it allows them to orientate before release hope it helps you stay safe and keep flying .
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I do that now and it does seem to help. Thanks for the comment. 👍
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Nice technique in getting the whites trapped for the toss.
Just wonderful, I have been researching "victoria falls pigeon race" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Hansaac Riyliver Scheme - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.
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I really like your White Homers, that was a nice video of the release up the road. So Have you released your white homers at weddings or funerals yet?
I have done two funerals and I will help out anyone that needs them but I don't advertise.
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That’s good you’ve been training them well I like the way they trap awesome video keep it up mine are doing well also
Sumlin Entertainment Thanks bro, got to make things easy for yourself!
This is glorious, I have been researching "national racing pigeon club" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Hansaac Riyliver Scheme - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my partner got amazing results with it.
This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "pigeon racing uk" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Hansaac Riyliver Scheme - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.
@@khizarabid8414 I will check it out. Thanks for the tip!
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Very nice place
Thank you Marvin. 🙏
They look great. I have found out when you release them closer to the loft they circle more. Further you go they will circle less and hit home. That is my experience with racing pigeon.
That's true, That was one of my first tosses (old video) I have learned a lot since then! I only do close tosses like that now to get them used to the basket. Thanks
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Rocky ridge kennel and loft you've got nice racing pigeons there ha.... Where your locations??? Looks familiar
I live in central South Carolina.
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Listen, Rocky. I just wanted to let you know. Continue posting your birth because once you start you should never stop. Is only going to make your pigeons better and stronger. This way you going to know? Who are you smartest pigeons? And why your best pigeons? This way you could breathe out of those pigeon. And guess I'm smart young ones.
I think you are right my friend. I am going to get back to it soon because most are on eggs now.
Good quality of pigeons great
Thamel Pigeon thank you sir.
Very nice pigeons . Do you think the white pigeons will be easy target for hawks?
I think that depends on where you live and what type of hawks you have and how many are around. I fly mostly white birds and I have only lost two from hawks.
Hi Rocky nice set of pigeons you have I have just joined you I wanted to ask you as its my first time am gonna buy white raceing pigeons when I let them out how do I get them to come back and after how long do I let them out thankyou
Well it would depend on how old they are but assuming that you get 1 to 3 month old I would keep them in for at least 3 weeks and start getting them on a routine where you whistle before you feed them. The first time you release them do it just before sunset and they must be hungry! After 30 min. or so start to whistle and they will come in. It's good also that you have some sort of a trap in case all don't come in. During the first few weeks make sure they can see their surroundings - this will help a lot. Always release when hungry and if you get older ones increase your holding time. Best of luck.👍
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Dude... don't feed them before you toss them. The reason they are circling so long is because they are nice and full and also, you didn't toss them from very far, and racing pigeons actually enjoy flying. :)
Nat Spencer thanks for your comments. Since last fall I do things much differently and they beat me home every time now! Thanks for the great advice. I appreciate it.
Just wondering have you do a video about what’s you feeding them?
I don't feed anything to special the only recommendation I have is no corn I don't believe it helps them because it's too hard to digest and I have seen pigeons regurgitating whole corn after a hard flight and it has been in their crop for 24 hours!
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Okay I'm just right next door here in Holly springs NC
nice job
Thanks for the visit and the comment.
Very nice brother how many hours thy can fly
Right now they are getting back in shape and some can fly for 1hour. Thanks for watching 👍
Hello Rocky Ridge Pigeon man. Is there an email address to contact you? Thank you!
MaşaAllah...Nice..
Thanks my friend 👍
My compliments on your DIY Feeder! I like how you added the bar that rolls over if a pigeon lands on it. I have used a flat 1x6 to cover the feeder in the past but I like how with yours you can see each bird eat. That's a big advantage for me. May I ask how did you cut the White pipe in Half? Also, I make a similar 5-gallon water bucket, your holes look neater than mine. How do you cut the holes? Appreciate any information you can share!
Hey there, I used the table saw to cut the pipe in half and a hole saw to make nice clean holes in the bucket. check out this video it shows more on the bucket. Thanks for commenting.ua-cam.com/video/xx0ekoQFI3U/v-deo.html
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How far you been taking your whites for the weddings & funerals? My goal 50 mile radius. As always looking good my friend.
So far I’ve been out 53 miles. Thanks for watching don and one mortdavt has been out 60 miles
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons Great Job. Is there a way I can can talk to you? I would love to talk pigeons with you. I'm on facebook as well Don Aldrich Jr.
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Hey, thanks for all the great videos you've been posting, I love watching your content. I have a question for you regarding the the white pigeons. When you do end up pairing them up for breeding more, will you still let the breeders out to fly and train, or just keep them in the breeding boxes? This is something i'm still trying to figure out for when i get my birds. thanks!
Dave Donovan Hey Dave, it sounds like you’re getting some white dove release birds soon. A lot of people when they purchase older birds will wait until they are on eggs for 10 days before they release them for the first time. But other than hawks there is no risk of losing them if they are already settled to your loft. Especially the hen can be taken out on tosses during the day. A lot of people race this way because the hen and will return fast. I had a pair of rollers that I would let fly for about an hour a day after their eggs hatched and had no problem with that. I won’t be letting my white racing homers out during breeding because the breeding cage that I am using is not in the loft that they are settled to.So I guess it depends on your set up and how you are doing your breeding. Best of luck.. Thanks for watching my videos.
@@Rocky.Ridge.PigeonsI also read, don't release birds that you can't afford to lose. I have 10 birds I purchased to build my flock. I won't release them ever until I have more than 10 offspring.
Hi... I need an advice from you please ... it is not about the pigeons but about the personality of the trainers. I am not able to understand my boyfriend as he is professional trainer specially the few days before the race. Pls let me know what is the key thing that I should know to maintain the relationship?
I'm sorry but I have no idea what you are having a problem with.
I know nothing about pigeons but find them interesting. I was just curious about the feral pigeon that turned up at your loft and that you put in your loft. Does he now become part of your flock and adapt and learn the ways of your pigeons?
I picked up that feral when it was young and starving down in the city. It just does what the others do! They don't seem to fly as long as the others but are nice to have around.
make eyes cool too watch the video
Iike to have pigeons too
Glad you like them, Thanks for watching
That's a awesome way to catch the birds for a toss..
Thanks I came up with that method because I hated to chase them around. So easy this way!
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons good idea
Need to let them sit for 15 minutes in the basket before your release them so they can come out and go straight home.
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thanks for the advice, I'll give that a try. There's a huge learning curve with these guys but I love every minute of it! Mike
Rocky Ridge Kennel & Loft
Little tricks that seem to work. Have more of them in my channel take a look at them when you get a chance.
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@@GVJLofts2010 I sure will thanks my friend.
Just curious. How does the 15 minutes come to play? Perhaps, allows sufficient time to orientate themselves to the location? Does this work for new locations or same location tosses?
Mike Jones
It works especially for new locations. Gives them time to settle down and figure out where they are at and where they need to go. I do it all the time new location or not.
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Hello friend
They are some beautiful birds, but damn they are shitting machines.!!
Absolutely. That’s the reason I keep them on wire helps with let’s clean up
how much per pair of you White Racing Pigeons🤗
I can't sell any this year but possibly next spring. Thanks for asking.
What’s the blood line of white pigeons?
Unknown, so I call them Rocky Ridge whites. I do have some pure mortdavts. Thanks for asking
Do you loose many birds to hawks,falcons and hunters?
Does their white color make them more noticable to predators?
So far I haven't lost any white racing homers to hawks, Just one close call. I sometimes call them doves but they are pigeons. Thanks for commenting.
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons thank you for your answers,when i was a kid 50 years ago, i belonged to a pigeon racing club,now im retired and thinking about getting back into it.
@@idahomike100 I'd say go for it! I am going to give it a try myself.
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons i live in a great location for racing,my house is on a high bluff above my ranch.but i have pergine falcons,and several different kind of hawks,im worried i would loose some birds everytime i let them exercise.
@@idahomike100 That's a tough situation my friend. I have the opposite problem. I am in a terrible spot for racing but not much hawks! I think I like my situation a little better though I can probably overcome the location with extra training and time. Best of luck.
Maybe the reason that you’re circling so long like you said is to get their bearings so therefore it would probably be a good idea if you fly them more often and Danielle stop taking so long to get their bearings just a suggestion friend
So true - Thanks for the suggestion and the comment I appreciate it 👍
How much did each bird cost?
Usually white pigeons can go for 20 - 150 depending on their parentage. mine were on the lower side because I bought many and made a deal! Thanks for the interest.
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons the food mixture looks gd what are the items u put in?
@@abdulgony2076 I start with a good racing mix and add about 15% chicken layer pellets, some sunflower hearts, sometimes peanuts. It all depends what time of year also - in the winter I use more corn for energy to keep warm.
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Where does the money come from to pay the winners of competitions? Who pays the prize money and how do they aquire the money? Please answer my dumb question because it's a mystery to me.
arealmench The money comes from the racers themselves they all pay a fee to get their birds into the races such as one losf races are about $300 to $400 each bird you enter.
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Your birds looks great. Just curious but why do you just have one blue bar?
Really man
Great
I have the same question
It’s probably because it’s a feral one. Notice that the first group that came home had a stray pidge he let join the flock
Don't feed them at all before you let them go,that way they will trap quicker
Thanks brother, I have been learning so much about these amazing animals. Usually when something doesn't go as planned it's because of something I didn't do right!
flying beauties.....
Thanks, that's a nice thing to say!
Do you have a video on how your waters work?
Hey Elton I think I will make a video on the waterer that I made because it's a really great design. Thanks for asking.
I always though white homers were not very good racers..short distance perhaps but not the long ones .
curt greco to tell you the truth Curt I really don’t know. I do know some people specialize in white racing homers but in my own experience I am just not there yet to have an informed opinion. I was hoping to get some real experience with them but ever since the virus that’s not going to happen this year. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons they are beautiful though
Nice I’m From Quetta Pakistan Just Let Me know About There Feed Thx
Hi my friend, I just feed racing pigeon feed cut with 1/3 milo.
Do have any stock birds forsale
Not right now, but I will in a few months
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons i understand then i can wait
You sell racing pigeons??
You can send me an email
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Ots because they can see there loft u need to go about 4-5 miles away now youve done a coupke from a mile away
I am working on it but they aren't very experienced yet and need to gain some strength. Thanks for your thoughts I appreciate it my friend.
You said white doves? Are they doves or pigeons
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Your pigeons look good however this breed will not fly for long time...
Thanks for your comment I appreciate it.
Are you selling breeders???
No these are 2019 young birds that have not been mated yet, Possible next year at this time.
Do you have white racing homers?
Rocky Ridge Kennel & Loft i don’t have...i planning to go back in racing again...that’s why I need breeders for starting
Brian Mendoza Sounds good Brian, best of luck.
Rocky Ridge Kennel & Loft did you know someone that willing to sell young breeders so I can start my breeders to catch up this coming summer race
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Hi, Thanks for watching.
There you go now you’re thinking you’re talking about conditioning so the longer the distance the less landing and doing nothing good job
Thanks my friend. 👍
Hammond pigeon auction is being cancel
Like everything else I imagine - terrible times
Chicks available for sale
what type are you looking for?
What is your target release distance?
For the whites I am looking for about a 30 mi. radious. Because they are for white dove release business. I hope to get there quickly this spring.
@@Rocky.Ridge.Pigeons so you dont accept white dove Release jobs/customers further than 30 miles,im guessing for weddings?
@@idahomike100 We will see how well the birds do. I have my first ever bookings (2) this spring and they are only about 10 mi. away. I think I will have the pigeons ready no problem.
Bro,sound is very poor
Thank you for your comment I will look into it.👍
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I think you shouldn't feed them at all before you leave them because making them much lazy
I think you’re right!
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