Giordano Poultry Plast innovative equipment meet the needs of pigeons’ race.

Pigeons are birds of the Columba livia species that are widely distributed worldwide. They are successful breeders and can live in a wide range of climates and latitudes, making them very resistant and adaptable poultry. In World War I, they were widely used as messengers thanks to their ability to orient themselves and their endurance in flight. Today, these pigeons are trained for flying competitions called “pigeon racing”.

The pigeons used for races require all the necessary care to ensure their welfare and optimal sporting conditions. This care includes a balanced diet, complete disease prevention programs, safe and comfortable housing, and transport equipment.

Pigeon racing: What is this sport?

The race of pigeons is one of the oldest and most special sectors of poultry farming in the world. These highly intelligent poultry have been trained for centuries to fly long distances. For this reason, pigeon races have been developed to travel several kilometers in the shortest possible time. This is a renowned activity that continues growing in many countries and involves more and more people and companies.

The countries where pigeon racing has been widely consolidated are China, Germany, Holland, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Poland, and in Latin America, Mexico. The last International Pigeon Racing Olympics was held in Poland and was attended by 63 countries.

Growth of the pigeon racing sector

Pigeon racing is a growing industry that also includes celebrities as pigeon keepers. Among the most famous owners of racing pigeons is the Queen of England, whose pigeons recently competed in 2020 in the largest annual pigeon race called the African Million Dollar Pigeon Race (SAMDPR), also known as the “Olympics of pigeon racing”.

Other famous pigeon owners were boxers Myke Tyson and George Foreman, as well as scientist Nikola Tesla and artist Pablo Picasso. Finally, Walt Disney also owned racing pigeons that were housed at Disneyland and sponsored several pigeon races held in California, USA.

Pigeon’s races are an important sector in poultry farming that is growing with more and more followers of this sport in the world. Therefore, it is a sector that demands innovative and quality equipment for the transport and housing of pigeons.

Giordano Poultry Plast equipment for racing pigeons

Giordano Poultry Plast is a worldwide reference company that includes in its product catalog several types of equipment designed for the race of pigeons. In this way, the company meets the demands of various sectors of poultry farming, from broilers, laying hens to racing pigeons.

The development of this innovative equipment involves the latest technology and research to meet the requirements of pigeon’s race. In addition, the economic requirements of pigeon fanciers and pigeon companies are also an important consideration.

Giordano Poultry Plast includes in its catalog of products for the race of pigeons several types of pigeon lofts. The type A and type B lofts have a capacity for 20-22 pigeons; the type C loft can accommodate 4 to 6 pigeons. In addition, these products are equipped with different flooring systems to ensure the comfort of racing pigeons.

Giordano Poultry Plast innovative equipment created for racing pigeons is divided according to their life stages. These products are used from breeding to the adult stage, including transport. In the conception and design of the equipment, the highest animal welfare standards have been considered. In addition, one of GPP’s priorities is to create products with the lowest environmental impact through excellent product durability and high safety in use.

Figure 4. Giordano Poultry Plast type C pigeon coop with sliding door. 

The pigeon coop with a hinged door is made of UV-stabilized HD polyethylene and is the most widely used pigeon coop in the pigeon product line. The swing door automatically opens thanks to a device installed directly by the users. This easy automatic opening allows the simultaneous opening of several lofts together during the start of races. This special design ensures maximum ventilation and faster and easier cleaning.

On the other hand, Giordano Poultry Plast offers a pigeon coop with a top door whose smooth and rounded surfaces minimize the pigeons’ bumps and wing breakage. In addition, this loft has an optimal ventilation system that allows the pigeons to breathe comfortably and avoid heat stress.

Finally, GPP’s innovative equipment for racing pigeons also includes nesting boxes with high quality and comfortable materials for the poultry.

In this way, the GPP catalog seeks to provide the best response to the technical needs in the pigeon racing sector and the poultry market worldwide.

CONCLUSIONS

Pigeons are poultry that play an important role in the world poultry sector. Therefore, pigeons have been trained to be messengers and recently to compete in races. This sporting activity dates back decades and is growing.

Pigeons used for racing have needs and requirements that their trainers must supply optimally. Giordano Poultry Plast has designed innovative equipment to satisfy these needs.

GPP equipment is used for all pigeon life stages, from breeding to adult and racing. These include products for housing, transport, and nesting. In addition, this equipment has been designed to the highest standards of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and economic performance.

Finally, GPP has a portfolio of products available to pigeon owners that optimally meet their requirements.