Young pigeons - training & preparation phase:

Develop the joy of flying. Activate metabolism. Build up resilience.

The behaviour of young pigeons changes significantly with increasing day length.

The animals should now:

• develop more joy of flying
• Train more intensively
• Pull longer

Now the transition begins:
from the development phase → to the performance and training phase.

Goals of the training phase

• Intensive free flight
• longer flight times
• Better orientation
• Higher load capacity
• Preparation for pre-flights and travelling

VitalDrink - 10-day activation phase

VitalDrink now forms the basis of the activation phase.

Regular administration over several days will:

• the metabolism is activated
• supports the liver
• Vitality is promoted
• stimulates the joy of flying

VitalDrink recommendation

Start phase:

• 10 days in a row

afterwards:

• at least 3-4× per week

CarniBoost - Targeted support during the training phase

CarniBoost can be used as a supplement if:

• the joy of flying should be increased
• the young pigeons should breed more intensively
• longer training times are desired

CarniBoost can provide useful support during the training phase, especially in conjunction with increasing free flight and increasing activity.

CarniBoost recommendation

Start:

• parallel to the 10-day VitalDrink cure

afterwards:

• At least 5× per week

RecoverAmin forte - no longer centralised

When the more intensive training phase begins, the focus is no longer primarily on feather formation.

The centre of gravity is shifting:
from amino acid supply → to:

• Metabolic activation
• Load capacity
• Training motivation

RecoverAmin forte can still be used depending on the situation:

• after intensive training flights
• During stress and stress phases

However, it is no longer the central product of the phase.

SymBiotic - Important with the start of the basket stays

As soon as:

• first pre-flights take place
• Basket training is intensified
• Contact with foreign pigeons occurs

the infection pressure increases significantly.

SymBiotic should now be used regularly.

Symbiotic recommendation

• several times a week
• especially:
  • before pre-flights
  • after basket training
  • when the weather changes
  • after stressful situations

Important training principle

The joy of flying does not come from hunger.

The joy of flying comes from:

• Metabolic activity
• Health
• Motivation
• Stable development

Sample weekly structure of the training phase

Day	Recommendation
Monday	VitalDrink + CarniBoost
Tuesday	VitalDrink + CarniBoost
Wednesday	VitalDrink + CarniBoost
Thursday	VitalDrink + CarniBoost
Friday	VitalDrink + CarniBoost
Saturday	SymBiotic
Sunday	SymBiotic
Optional:	RecoverAmin Forte depending on the load

 

Decisive point

Young pigeons do not only develop their later performance with the first pre-flight.

The foundation is already being laid:

• in a stable development phase
• in the quality of the moult (darkening phase)
• in the activation of the metabolism
• in daily free flight
• getting used to the load, basket and environment

The more controlled and calm young pigeons go through this phase, the more stable they will develop later:

• Joy of flying
• Orientation
• Load capacity
• Homecoming security.