Moulting our racing pigeons: how to optimally prepare your pigeons with the BergerPIGEONS moulting pack

The prices are made in the moult

For racing pigeons, the moult is much more than just a change of feathers; it determines the condition, feather quality, health and ultimately the results of the coming racing season. After all, a strong feather is the most important "tool" of our pigeons. While many fanciers sit back and relax at this time, the truth is that this is where the foundation for the next summer is laid. If you optimise the moult, you will benefit from vital, resilient and performance-ready racing pigeons the following year.

Why the moult is so demanding

In no other period do so many metabolic processes take place simultaneously. This is particularly important:

• Extremely high demand for methionine and cystine (springs consist of approx. 8%)
• High energy and nutrient metabolism
• Increased stress on the liver and immune system
• Higher infection pressure in the field due to weather conditions

The methionine/cystine content of pure grain mixtures is often below 0,2%which is why pigeons have to consume large quantities of feed to cover their requirements. This quickly leads to Fatty degeneration, longer moulting period and unnecessary strain on the organism.

The goal of a perfect moult

An optimally cared for pigeon shows...

• smooth, closed, firm and glossy plumage
• Stable body condition without fat deposits
• Robust health despite stress
• a calm, harmonious moulting process

This is the basis for the pigeon to be "ready to perform" next spring.

The three pillars of successful moulting and how the BergerPIGEONS moulting package helps

1) Relieve the metabolism, liver & immune system

During moulting, the liver is the central organ for metabolic work. If it is not supported, feather quality, shape development and vitality suffer. At the same time, the infection pressure increases significantly.

➡️ Product in the package: VitalDrink

• Supports Metabolism and immune system
• relieves the liver in this highly active phase
• Easy to feed via the drinking trough and is readily drunk

2) Amino acids for shiny, stable feathers

Without methionine and cystine there is no feather quality, so simple and so crucial. As feathers grow every day, the pigeon needs a Continuous supplynot occasional "impulses".

➡️ Product in the package: RecoverAmin Forte

• supplies High-quality amino acids especially for spring formation
• simultaneously supports the Liver function
• bends Fatty degeneration and moulting delays before

3) Stabilise intestinal flora and reduce infection pressure

A stressed intestine means poor nutrient absorption and higher germ pressure. Especially during moulting, the intestine acts like a "circuit breaker".

➡️ Product in the package: SymBiotic

• stabilises the Intestinal flora
• improves the Nutrient utilisation
• reduces the Infection pressure

Application in practice

For optimum moulting, I recommend using the BergerPIGEONS moulting package throughout the entire moulting phase. This supports the metabolism, amino acid supply and intestinal health in the long term, every single day that feathers grow.

Conclusion

A smooth moult is no coincidence, but the result of consistent and targeted care. Those who take this phase seriously will benefit later on in the races. After all, a pigeon can only do what its plumage allows and that is now.

Feeding recommendation during the moulting phase

RecoverAmin Forte

• 5 ml per 1 litre of drinking water
• 2-3 × per week apply.

VitalDrink

• 5 ml per 1 litre of drinking water
• Also 2-3 × per week,
  ideally together with RecoverAmin Forte in the same trough.

SymBiotic

• 5 g per 1 litre of drinking water or via 1 kg feed (for approx. 20 pigeons)
• At the beginning of the moult as Cure over 5-7 days apply.
• Subsequently 2 × per weekpreferably via the grain feed.

Would you like to understand why moulting is much more than just a change of feathers? Then read our Feature article: „The feather is merely the visible result“.