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BergerPowder No. 1 – Why I developed a powder at all, alongside BergerPearls No. 1!

When I developed BergerPearls No. 1, my aim was clear right from the start.

Caring for carrier pigeons should become easier.

It’s not any more complicated.

Not more labour-intensive.

And the breeder certainly shouldn’t have to moisten different powders every day and mix them into the feed.

As a biologist, product developer and long-standing carrier pigeon fancier, I have been exploring one key question for many years:

How can functional ingredients be administered to each individual pigeon as safely and as easily as possible?

It was precisely this line of thinking that led to the creation of BergerPearls No. 1.

My philosophy

I am convinced that:

My mission is not to develop as many products as possible.

My mission is to make caring for carrier pigeons as simple as possible, whilst ensuring it is as effective as possible.

That’s why BergerPearls No. 1 were the ideal solution for me right from the start.

They are simply mixed in with the grain feed.

Do not wet.

No additional mixing required.

No further steps are required.

If pigeons learn from a young age to eat every grain in a feed mix, there is hardly a simpler way to provide them with functional ingredients on a daily basis.

And that is precisely why BergerPearls No. 1 remain the standard solution within the BergerPIGEONS system to this day.

Good feeding doesn’t start with feed supplements

I’m often asked whether pigeons are selective eaters.

My answer is:

You can do it.

However, you really shouldn’t do that if at all possible.

For me, a controlled, rather restrictive feeding regime has been part of good management for decades.

This teaches the pigeons to eat as many grains as possible from a feed mix.

This has several advantages.

It is not only functional supplements that are absorbed more evenly.

The nutritional content of the grain mix is also utilised more fully.

That is why I generally recommend not allowing pigeons to feed continuously until they are completely full.

In practice, however, things don’t always work out the same way

As clear-cut as the theory is, the reality is just as varied.

Many breeders deliberately increase the amount of feed towards the end of the travel week.

Others generally let their pigeons eat more freely.

And it is precisely under these conditions that feeding behaviour often changes.

Well-fed pigeons are increasingly starting to be culled.

They prefer certain grains.

Other components of the mixture remain in place for longer.

At first, this is perfectly normal behaviour.

For me, however, this raised a different question.

The crucial question

I wasn’t concerned with the question of,

whether pigeons are selective in their diet.

What was really on my mind, however, was the question:

What are the implications of this behaviour for the absorption of functional ingredients?

After all, even the best formula is only effective if it is absorbed evenly.

As a biologist, I therefore look at more than just the composition of a product.

I am also studying in equal detail its journey right through to the pigeon’s metabolism.

That’s exactly how BergerPowder No. 1 came about

For me, the simplest solution – modifying the BergerPearls – was not an option

After all, BergerPearls do their job brilliantly.

Instead, another idea came to mind.

Why not offer the same functional active ingredient matrix in a second dosage form?

A form that, when required, can be distributed throughout almost every grain in a feed mix.

That is exactly how BergerPowder No. 1 came about.

It contains the same groups of active ingredients as BergerPearls No. 1.

The difference does not lie in the effect.

The difference lies solely in the method of administration.

When should I use BergerPearls?

Whenever,

if the pigeons are fed in a controlled manner and eat as much grain as possible.

That is exactly what BergerPearls were developed for.

Simple.

Quickly.

Without any extra work.

When should I use BergerPowder?

Whenever,

if larger quantities of feed are given,

picky eating is more likely to occur

or where a particularly even distribution of active ingredients is required.

The powder is sprinkled over slightly moistened feed and adheres to almost every grain.

This means that the pigeons consume functional nutrients at the same time, regardless of their preferred grain.

Not an either/or situation

I’m currently being asked this more often:

„Which product is better?“

My answer is:

None.

After all, both products have the same aim.

They differ only in their form of administration.

BergerPearls No. 1 remain the particularly straightforward standard solution.

BergerPowder No. 1 complements this system wherever the specific feeding situation suggests that an even more consistent intake of functional ingredients would be beneficial.

My conclusion

BergerPowder No. 1 was developed because I am convinced that good product development never stops.

Those who understand physiology observe what happens in practice.

Anyone who observes practice will discover new issues.

And those who take new challenges seriously come up with solutions.

No more products.

But rather, better opportunities for the breeder.

This is exactly what BergerPIGEONS stands for.

Discover BergerPowder No. 1 now

If you’d like to find out more about BergerPowder No. 1 or discover which dosage form best suits your care plan, you’ll find all the information on the product page.

➡️ Go to the BergerPowder No. 1 product page

BergerPowder No. 1 was not developed to replace BergerPearls No. 1.

My mission is to make feeding carrier pigeons as simple as possible, whilst ensuring it is as effective as necessary. That is precisely why BergerPearls No. 1 remain the standard solution within the BergerPIGEONS system. They can simply be mixed into the grain feed – without the need for moistening or any extra effort.

BergerPowder No. 1 was developed in response to a different question: How can functional ingredients be absorbed as evenly as possible, even when pigeons become more selective in their feeding when given larger quantities of feed? The powder provides a useful solution to this problem.

Why was BergerPowder No. 1 developed, even though BergerPearls No. 1 already exists?

How does BergerPowder No. 1 differ from BergerPearls No. 1?

When should I use BergerPowder No. 1?

Can I use BergerPearls No. 1 and BergerPowder No. 1 together?

Is BergerPowder No. 1 just as easy to use as BergerPearls No. 1?

BergerPearls No. 1 or BergerPowder No. 1?

Moulting – The feather is merely the visible result – but of what, exactly?

Why the most important preparations for the next travel season begin as early as the moulting season

„After the journey is before the journey.“

There is hardly a statement you hear more often in the world of carrier pigeon racing. And indeed: after weeks of intense races, things finally seem to be calming down. The pigeons are flying less, the strain is easing, and attention is turning to the regrowth of their plumage.

From a biological point of view, however, one of the most demanding phases of the whole year is now beginning. Moulting is not a break. It is a major biological undertaking.

Whilst we as fanciers only see the feathers that are falling out and the new ones growing in, countless processes are taking place simultaneously inside the pigeon. The metabolism is working at full speed. The liver processes enormous quantities of nutrients. The muscles are regenerating after the stresses of the racing season. The immune system is stabilising. At the same time, a completely new plumage develops within a few weeks.

The spring is therefore not the actual process. It is merely the visible result.

Why many breeders misjudge the moulting process

Most breeders judge moulting almost exclusively on the basis of the plumage.

„The feathers are falling.“

„The feathers are growing.“

„The plumage looks good.“

This makes the spring itself the centre of attention.

Strictly speaking, however, one would have to look back much further.

For not a single feather grows of its own accord. Every feather is the end product of a complex biological process. Before it becomes visible, millions of new cells must be formed every day, proteins synthesised, amino acids supplied, minerals incorporated and energy converted.

In other words:

The spring simply shows how well the organism has functioned.

Anyone who looks only at the plumage is merely judging the end result – not the journey to get there.

The moult is one of the biggest biological projects of the year

Hardly any other phase poses comparable challenges to a carrier pigeon’s body.

After a long travel season, numerous systems need to recover whilst continuing to operate at full capacity.

These include, amongst others:

  • the liver as the body’s metabolic centre,
  • the gut as the site of nutrient absorption,
  • the muscles following the high G-forces experienced during flight,
  • the immune system,
  • the entire protein and energy metabolism.

At the same time, almost the entire plumage is being replaced.

Feathers consist mainly of keratin – an extremely strong structural protein. Considerable amounts of high-quality amino acids are required daily to build this protein, particularly methionine and cystine. At the same time, the need for trace elements such as zinc, copper and manganese, as well as various vitamins, increases significantly.

However, these building blocks can only be utilised if they can be absorbed and processed by the body in the first place.

This is exactly where the actual moulting begins.

Without a healthy gut, there can be no high-quality quill

When it comes to moulting, many breeders think first and foremost of protein. In fact, however, successful feather development begins much earlier – namely in the gut. This is where it is determined whether amino acids, vitamins and trace elements can be absorbed at all. If the gut microbiome is disrupted or the intestinal mucosa is compromised, even high-quality nutrients can only enter the body to a limited extent.

A healthy gut therefore means far more than just good digestion. It forms the basis for ensuring that all the building blocks for regeneration and feather formation are available in the first place. At the same time, a large part of the immune system is located in the gut-associated tissue. Gut health therefore influences not only nutrient supply but also general resilience during this demanding phase.

The liver – the real conductor of the moult

Once the nutrients have been absorbed, the liver begins its work. It decides which substances are to be processed, stored or made immediately available for regeneration.

The liver regulates fat metabolism, processes amino acids, synthesises numerous endogenous proteins and supplies the body with the building blocks required for the formation of new feathers.

This organ is under particular strain, especially after a long travelling season. For this reason, moulting should not be viewed solely in terms of feather growth. Above all, it is a phase of intensive metabolic regeneration.

A lot of protein doesn’t automatically mean a lot

There is still a widespread belief that birds should be fed as much protein as possible during the moulting season. From a biological perspective, however, this approach falls short. It is not the absolute amount of protein that determines success, but the quality of the amino acids it contains.

If certain essential amino acids are lacking, the body can only make limited use of the remaining protein components. Excess protein is not simply converted into better feathers, but must be metabolised through a complex process. At the same time, energy intake often increases, which can lead to the build-up of unnecessary fat reserves.

It is therefore crucial to ensure a continuous supply of the nutrients that are actually limiting – tailored to the biological requirements during the moulting period.

Regeneration means far more than just the formation of new tissue

The biggest misconception is to view moulting solely as a change of feathers. In fact, the entire organism regenerates during this period.

The muscles recover from the stresses of the racing season. Energy reserves are replenished. Damaged tissue is repaired. The immune system stabilises. At the same time, the foundations are laid for the coming breeding and racing season.

A pigeon that emerges from this phase with a stable metabolism, a healthy liver, a healthy gut and fully regenerated muscles starts the new year under completely different conditions to a pigeon that has not adequately managed these biological processes.

The next holiday season does not begin in spring

Many breeders invest a great deal of time in training, feeding and preparation in the spring. However, the biological conditions necessary for top performance are established much earlier. They are established now. During the moulting season.

This is what determines how fully the bird’s body regenerates, the quality of its new plumage, and the reserves with which the pigeon begins the next season.

That is why preparations for the next flying season do not begin with the first training flight.

It begins with a thorough recovery period immediately following the last prize trip.

Our conclusion

Anyone who regards moulting solely as a change of feathers is significantly underestimating its biological significance.

The plumage is merely the visible result of a highly complex interplay between gut health, liver function, metabolism, regeneration and an adequate supply of all the necessary nutrients.

This is precisely why the BergerPIGEONS system takes a holistic approach: the focus is not on individual products, but on the biological processes that determine health, recovery and performance.

After all, each feather ultimately reveals how well the organism has functioned in the weeks leading up to that point.

How to put this knowledge into practice

Biological principles form the basis – but what is crucial is applying them consistently in everyday life.

That is why, drawing on the latest scientific findings and our many years of practical experience, we have developed a BergerPIGEONS Mauser Care Plan developed. It explains, step by step, how you can specifically support your bird’s metabolism, gut, liver and feather development throughout the moulting period.

→ About the BergerPIGEONS Moult Care Plan

You now know why moulting is such a demanding biological process. Our BergerPIGEONS moulting care plan, as well as our A detailed practical guide to moulting.

Many breeders base their decisions on the visible moult. In fact, the biological changes begin much earlier and affect the entire organism.

Does moulting really only begin when the first primary feather falls out?

Why does the liver determine the quality of the new feathers?

Is it enough to feed them extra protein during the moulting season?

What does a high-quality feather really reveal about a pigeon?

Why do preparations for the next travel season begin as early as the moulting season?

A new chapter begins – two paths, one shared philosophy.

Some encounters are forgotten. Others leave a lasting impression that, decades later, leads to something new.

There are moments that cannot be planned.

Moments when paths cross again after many years and something new emerges from a shared conviction.

That is exactly how the partnership between Sébastien Casaert and BergerPIGEONS came about.

Many of you will know Sébastien as one of the most successful Belgian carrier pigeon fanciers of recent decades. Top performances at national level, international successes and, in particular, his victory in the Barcelona International Race for hens, alongside his son Hugo, have made him famous far beyond Belgium’s borders.

It is now more than 30 years since we first met. We had the pleasure of getting to know one another through the sport of carrier pigeon racing back in the early 1990s.

Back then, the same question was already the main focus for both of us:

How can you keep racing pigeons healthy in the long term and enhance their performance in a natural and transparent way?

Whilst Sébastien was making history in national and international racing pigeon competitions, my own path – taking in a degree in biology, research into metabolism and more than three decades of product development – eventually led me to found BergerPIGEONS.

Although we have gone our separate ways, we have never lost sight of what really matters.

Over the years, we have each – in our own way – come to the same conclusion: long-term success does not come from ever more products, but from a logically structured and consistently applied supply system.

That is precisely why one sentence from Sébastien’s personal account struck a particular chord with me:

„To be successful in pigeon racing, you need three things: the pigeon, the fancier and the system.“

As soon as I read that sentence, I knew straight away: that’s exactly why we’re coming together again today.

What I’m particularly pleased about is:

Sébastien didn’t choose BergerPIGEONS because of an advertising leaflet or a promise.

He spent many months studying my philosophy, the care programme and the products in depth. We shared our experiences and discussed the challenges facing the modern sport of carrier pigeon racing.

Step by step, this exchange gave rise to the idea of jointly developing BergerPIGEONS in France and the Benelux countries.

„For me, this is not the start of a traditional partnership, but rather the coming together of two people who share the same vision of the modern sport of pigeon racing.“

It is the result of mutual trust, shared values and a common conviction that honesty, experience and a logically structured supply system form the basis for sustainable success.

Rather than continuing this story in my own words, I’d now like to let Sébastien speak for himself.

Below, I am publishing his personal account – unedited and in its original language.

He describes his journey, his fresh start in France and the reasons why he decided to join BergerPIGEONS on this new chapter of his journey.

Sébastien Casaert’s personal account

(Below are links to the original article by Sébastien Casaert in English and French.)

A NEW ADVENTURE Sebastien Casaert

A NEW ADVENTURE Sebastien Casaert

This is just the beginning

The publication of this article marks the start of a new chapter for both of us.

Over the next few days, Sébastien and I will be speaking together on camera for the first time about our journey, our experiences and our shared philosophy on pigeon racing.

Not a traditional interview, but a personal conversation between two people whose paths have crossed again after many years – united by the same passion for pigeon racing and the same conviction that lasting success is based on healthy pigeons, sound knowledge and a well-thought-out care system.

We would like to take you along on this journey with us and share our experiences, our beliefs and our philosophy with you.

I’m really looking forward to writing this new chapter together with Sébastien. And I’m even more excited about you joining us on this journey. Because this is just the beginning.

Yours,

Alfred Berger

Care plans for young pigeons: Successful through the darkening phase, training & race preparation

The young pigeon journey is not only decided on the first race.
The foundations for stable health, orientation, resilience and later peak performance are laid weeks in advance, particularly during the darkening phase and during the training and preparation phase.

Young pigeons in particular react sensitively to changes in metabolism, the microbiome and external stress. If you work haphazardly during these phases, you risk fluctuations in form, poor feed intake, unstable digestion or a drop in performance during the season.

This is why structured care plans are becoming increasingly important in modern racing pigeon sport.

You can find the complete pension plans for both phases here:

👉 Supply plan for young pigeons Darkening phase
👉 Supply plan for young pigeons Training & preparation phase

Why the care of young pigeons is more important today than ever before

Young pigeons are biologically in an extremely sensitive development phase.

While old pigeons already have:

  • a stable microbiome,
  • trained metabolic processes,
  • a mature immune defence,
  • and experience in dealing with stress,

young pigeons must first develop these systems.

This is exactly where many problems arise later in the travelling season.

From a scientific point of view, several stress factors act simultaneously in this phase:

  • Growth,
  • Spring formation,
  • hormonal changes,
  • Training load,
  • Adaptation of the energy and fat metabolism,
  • Stress due to group dynamics,
  • Transport and orientation training.

The organism of the young pigeon must learn to regulate all these processes simultaneously.

The darkening phase for young pigeons - more than just light control

Many breeders associate darkening exclusively with the control of the moult.
However, it actually influences much more:

  • Metabolic activity,
  • Hormone balance,
  • Regeneration,
  • Spring development,
  • Immune stress,
  • Behaviour and stress level.

The darkening phase is therefore not a passive rest period, but an active development phase.

Now is often the time to decide:

  • how stable the young pigeons train later,
  • how resilient the immune system remains,
  • and how calmly the animals get through the season.

Scientific background: light, hormones and metabolism

The duration of light has a direct influence on the pigeon's hormonal system.

It is controlled by the pineal gland and hormonal signalling pathways, among other things:

  • Spring growth,
  • Metabolic activity,
  • Regeneration behaviour,
  • Activity level,
  • Energy consumption.

Less light often means less light:

  • lower activity,
  • reduced energy consumption,
  • fewer stress reactions,
  • more stable spring development.

This explains why many young pigeons appear calmer and more controlled during the darkening phase.

At the same time, care must not be neglected in this phase.

This is because intensive processes continue to take place in the body even when external stress is reduced:

  • Feather formation requires amino acids,
  • Immune cells need energy,
  • The gut and microbiome continue to develop,
  • the metabolism remains highly active.

Intestinal health and microbiome - the underestimated basis of high-performance young pigeons

More and more scientific studies are showing this:

A stable microbiome has a direct influence:

  • Immune defence,
  • Feed utilisation,
  • Regeneration,
  • Stress resistance,
  • Performance.

However, young pigeons in particular do not yet have a completely stable microbial balance.

Stress, the start of training or changes in feed can therefore lead to problems more quickly:

  • soft faeces,
  • poorer feed intake,
  • Fluctuations in form,
  • increased susceptibility to infections.

Modern care concepts therefore increasingly rely on:

  • Intestinal stabilisation,
  • constant feed intake,
  • Targeted supply of functional nutrients,
  • Supports the liver and energy metabolism.

The training and preparation phase - now the actual build-up of form begins

When training begins, the entire stress situation of the young pigeon changes.

Energy consumption increases significantly.

Now young pigeons have to learn:

  • longer flight times,
  • develop orientation under stress,
  • to deal with stress in basket training,
  • to regenerate quickly.

Many breeders underestimate how strongly training influences the metabolism.

Even moderate flight training increases:

  • the energy requirement,
  • the consumption of amino acids,
  • oxidative stress,
  • the strain on muscles and circulation.

This is precisely why young pigeons need clearly structured care during this phase.

Energy supply: Why carrier pigeons work differently than many other animal species

Carrier pigeons are among the most efficient endurance athletes in the animal world.

While many mammals primarily utilise carbohydrates under stress, racing pigeons work exceptionally hard using fat metabolism.

This makes them extremely durable.

At the same time, however, this also means

The energy metabolism must be trained at an early stage and given stable support.

If this stability is lacking, it often becomes apparent:

  • Lack of joy of flying,
  • poor regeneration,
  • unstable performance,
  • rapid exhaustion.

Modern care during the training phase therefore provides targeted support:

  • Energy availability,
  • Liver function,
  • Fat metabolism,
  • Muscle regeneration,
  • Microbiome stability.

Regeneration - the often underestimated performance factor

Performance is not only achieved during training, but above all during regeneration.

Young pigeons in particular react sensitively to this:

  • incomplete recovery,
  • high load density,
  • Fluid losses,
  • Amino acid deficiency,
  • oxidative stress.

Targeted regeneration provides support:

  • Muscle metabolism,
  • Circulation,
  • Immune system,
  • faster recovery,
  • stable willingness to train.

This is why modern supply systems increasingly rely on functional combinations:

  • Amino acids,
  • Electrolytes,
  • Microbiome support,
  • Metabolic activation,
  • high-quality energy sources.

Structure instead of chaos: why clear supply plans are so important

Many problems in the young pigeon sector are not caused by individual mistakes, but by a lack of structure.

Unsteady processes often lead to

  • changing feed intake,
  • Stress,
  • unstable digestion,
  • unclear training development.

A structured care plan, on the other hand, can help:

  • clear routines,
  • constant supply,
  • Stable load control,
  • better control over development and shape.

This is exactly what modern care concepts in racing pigeon sport are based on today.

The complete pension plans for both phases can be found here:

👉 Young pigeons darkening phase - complete plan
👉 Young pigeons training & preparation phase - complete plan

Conclusion: Successful young pigeons do not develop by chance

The darkening phase and the training or preparation phase are among the most important development phases in the entire racing pigeon year.

If you work in a structured way here, you create the basis for:

  • stable health,
  • calm development,
  • resilient muscles,
  • strong orientation,
  • consistent performance throughout the season.

Today, modern care no longer means „as much as possible“, but rather:

to work in a targeted, biologically sensible and systematic manner.

Because top performance begins long before the first race flight.

Young pigeons are darkened so that they are not already in the main moult during the races in August. The aim is to achieve a good moult with plumage that is as complete as possible and a hand-wing moult that is not yet very advanced. This keeps the young pigeons more efficient, more stable and at an advantage in late summer.

Why is the darkening phase important for young pigeons?

What is the best way to support young pigeons during the training phase?

Why does the microbiome play such an important role in racing pigeons?

Which stresses are particularly strong during the preparation of young pigeons?

Why is regeneration so important for young pigeons?

When does the mould build-up in young pigeons really begin?

Modern hygiene concepts in racing pigeon sport: Gentle methods for maintaining health during the racing season

The racing season places enormous demands on our racing pigeons week after week.
As the duration of the journey increases, the hygienic and microbial pressure rises in many herds and often goes unnoticed at first.

Many breeders observe this phase:

  • slower regeneration
  • fluctuating shape
  • Reduced enjoyment of training
  • Softer faeces images
  • Increased mucosal stress

This is precisely why modern, gentle hygiene concepts are becoming increasingly important in racing pigeon sport.

Modern support instead of unnecessary stress

More and more successful racing flocks are now relying on preventative hygiene measures to keep their pigeons stable and efficient throughout the season.

An interesting approach here is the use of WaterControl based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl).

Hypochlorous acid is not a foreign substance, as HOCL is even used by the body's own immune system to control germs. HOCl can therefore help to neutralise viruses, bacteria, yeasts and fungi, thereby reducing the hygienic pressure in the stock.

Particularly interesting for the travelling season:

  • No classic antibiotic load
  • No known resistance problems
  • Hygienic support via the drinking water
  • Can also be used as a goitrogen rinse
  • Can be used flexibly during stressful travel phases

WaterControl as a goitre rinse on the day of flight

This is a modern and gentle option, WaterControl directly on the evening of the flight day as a crop rinse (dosage with double intensive hygienisation).

This can be particularly helpful after heavy flights:

  • reduce the hygienic load in the crop area
  • support regeneration
  • guide the stock more stably through intensive travelling phases

Many breeders specifically combine this application with a customised supply of grain feed.

Multi-day use of WaterControl

Alternatively, WaterControl can also be used for several days at a time.

During this phase, it is advisable to administer other feed supplements directly via the grain feed rather than via the drinking water.

This ensures that hygienic support is constantly maintained, while the pigeons continue to be optimally supplied with important supplements.

Example of a modern supply plan with WaterControl

The application of WaterControl can be optimally integrated into a modern care plan for racing pigeons. Especially during intensive racing phases, this can help to reduce the hygienic pressure in the flock and support loft stability.

Important:
When using WaterControl No other preparations should be administered at the same time in the same drinking trough via the drinking water. Supplements are given directly via the grain feed during this phase.

Saturday (flight day)

After returning home, the focus is on regeneration and the intestinal environment.

Therefore in the first trough RecoverAmin Forte and SymBiotic according to the itinerary.

Recommended options:

  • WaterControl as a crop rinse on the evening of the flight day
  • alternatively with feeding or in the evening WaterControl as intensive hygienisation via the drinking water with 3-5 ml/L once after stressful flights

Especially after heavy flights, this can help to reduce the hygienic pressure in the crop and drinking water area.

Sunday

  • Intensive hygienisation with 3 - 5 ml/L WaterControl about drinking water
  • Administer feed supplements directly over the grain feed
  • Observation of faeces, mucous membranes and feed intake

Monday

  • Continuation now as daily maintenance hygiene with 0.5 - 1.0 ml/L WaterControl about drinking water
  • Continue to administer supplementary feed via the grain feed
  • Focus on liver regeneration and metabolism

Tuesday and Wednesday

  • WaterControl still possible via the drinking water
  • Hygienic stabilisation during increasing load
  • Continue to use supplements via the feed if necessary

Thursday and Friday

  • Supply according to weekly travel plan
  • Check water absorption and vitality

Supplementary instructions for use

WaterControl is based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and was specially developed for drinking trough hygiene in the racing pigeon loft.
It supports:

  • the reduction of biofilm
  • Hygienically clean drinking troughs
  • the reduction of microbial pressure in the stock

Regular use can be a valuable component of modern stroke hygiene, especially during the racing season.

Why modern hygiene management is becoming increasingly important

The longer the journey, the higher the infection pressure in the herd.
Not every strain is immediately visible and many problems develop gradually.

Therefore, regular monitoring remains important:

  • Faeces samples
  • Veterinary diagnostics
  • Observation of behaviour and regeneration

Important to understand:
WaterControl does not replace a vet or diagnostics.
However, modern hygiene management can be a valuable component in keeping racing pigeons stable and efficient throughout the season.

More information: www.bergerpigeons.com/Hygiene

WaterControl is a hygienic support based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to stabilise racing pigeons during the racing season.

What is WaterControl for racing pigeons?

Can WaterControl be used as a goitre irrigation?

When should WaterControl be used for racing pigeons?

Can feed supplements be used at the same time?

Does WaterControl replace a vet or medication?