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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.

Things You'll Need

Loft
Birdfeed
Racing/homing pigeons
Trap attached to the loft

Instructions

- 1
  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.
- 2
  Select a part of the loft that is easily accessible to your pigeons when they arrive home.
- 3
  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.
- 4
  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.
- 5
  Teach your pigeons to land on the roof of the loft, jump down to the landing board and enter the trap on your command.
- 6
  Respond to your pigeon's obedient behavior right away. Give treats to the pigeons that return to the landing board and trap.
- 7
  Watch your pigeons and their flying habits. Some in training will become more adventurous.

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