How to Trap Homing Pigeons
The home for your pigeons is crucial to their health and ability to perform as racers. The pigeon is not fussy about housing-the specs of the pigeon loft are more to accommodate you, as you will need to create a place in the loft where you can trap the pigeons. The trap is a one-way passage from the outside to the inside of the loft.
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Instructions
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Train your pigeons to trap. It is important that homing or racing pigeons don't bring disease home to the flock-trapping is one way to protect your birds.
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Select a part of the loft that is easily accessible to your pigeons when they arrive home.
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Bar the pigeon from entry into the main area of the loft. The trap has a way into the loft but no way to access the main areas.
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Learn the correct procedure to remove the racing band from the pigeon's leg. You will do this in the trap and put the band in the racing clock.
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Teach your pigeons to land on the roof of the loft, jump down to the landing board and enter the trap on your command.
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Respond to your pigeon's obedient behavior right away. Give treats to the pigeons that return to the landing board and trap.
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Watch your pigeons and their flying habits. Some in training will become more adventurous.
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Tips & Warnings
Always reward your pigeons for good behavior.
Don't let pigeons returning home enter the mix of the flock without a thorough check up for disease and injury.
