What keeps a family of carrier pigeons performing well over the years? Tom van Gaver offers insights into his breeding selection, the importance of rapid recovery and his day-to-day loft routine – and explains how he integrates BergerPearls into his feeding regime.
Hardy Krüger can look back on an exceptional 2026 racing pigeon season: 1st national ace pigeon in the yearlings category, 2nd national ace pigeon in the all-round category, and 13th place in the German Federation Championship. What role have consistent breeding practices, tried-and-tested training routines and his experience with BergerPIGEONS since the 2025 young bird season played? A personal insight into his path to success.
Eight Barcelona pigeons, eight prizes and two championship titles: SG Röntgen & Sohn enjoyed an exceptional long-distance season in 2026. But it wasn’t just the results that were impressive. Eddie Röntgen reports on his pigeons’ training behaviour, which he had never experienced before – and on his experiences with the BergerPIGEONS feeding system.
How can a training flight be assessed objectively? Jürgen von Ramin documented the home-based training of his young pigeons using precise GPS data and weather readings. His report shows how regular training, good health and verifiable measurement data combine to provide a fascinating snapshot of pigeon racing – without exaggeration and with a deliberately objective view of the results.