With the exception of leguminous mixtures, most seed-based mixtures are low in protein and high in fat. And because the birds will try to eat a lot, in order to satisfy both their protein and fat needs, it will gain weight. And they certainly won't be fit to compete with good results. Therefore, we must be careful when thinking about the feeding scheme and make sure that the pigeons in the flight group receive a food that ensures an optimal intake of protein and fat, in a perfect balance.

If the protein level is too low, the result will be an imbalance of hormonal and enzymatic activity, a delay in the healing and recovery process, as well as a poor development of muscles, bones and plumage. If, on the other hand, the protein level increases unjustifiably, then the volume of effort exerted by the kidneys increases, reaching the stage of hyperfiltration. This means that extra effort is needed to process the protein, with the kidneys deteriorating to the point where the proteins commonly reach the urine. And if kidney function is severely impaired, this can be fatal to the pigeon.

A case was published when most of the breeding pigeons of a farm died of kidney failure, after being given a mixture for 6 months consisting only of pellets for feeding turkeys (30% protein content).

For the breeder, it is a real challenge to maintain a balanced diet, which ensures the appropriate level of protein and fat, so that the pigeons are healthy and can cope with the level of effort they have to put in the competitive season. At the same time, an optimal body weight and toning of the bird must be maintained.

Legumes are the food source from which pigeons get their dose of vegetable protein. As you have noticed, however, many competition mixtures do not contain peas at all or in a low percentage, but well thought out and balanced. The reason is that peas, fried soybeans and other legumes have a very high content of substances that interfere with protein digestion. And in large quantities, they produce negative effects. Let's explain.

The pancreas, which is located near the first curve of the intestine, after the pipette, secretes in the intestine a digestive enzyme known as trypsin, whose role is to break down proteins into more soluble components. Peas have a very high content of substances that interfere with the activity of trypsin, which prevents proper digestion of proteins. For this reason, it is advisable to reduce the percentage of peas to 5-10% to reduce the effects against trypsin.

Proteins, however, are needed to build and repair tissues. Without them, feeding is incomplete and deficient. Maintaining and restoring the health of tissues such as muscles and tendons, as well as internal organs should be a priority for the breeder during the week. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to give our pigeons an easily digestible protein, but not on the first day of arrival.

In addition to the observations that a breeder can make in his own aviary, there is also scientific information about the metabolism of pigeons, obtained from in-depth studies. Blood tests revealed that in the pigeons' blood, starting with the day after arrival, there is a marker (indicator) of catabolism (decomposition) of muscle tissue. This marker could not be detected in the pigeon's blood immediately after arriving from a soliciting competition. This means that muscle tissue is not catabolized during the competition. However, starting the day after arrival - when the energy (glycogen) reserves are restored - there is a kind of "metabolic re-evaluation" in the body of pigeons. As part of the regeneration of the muscular and skeletal system, the body renews its muscle fiber structure. To achieve this, the body needs to be provided with amino acids that act as building bricks. Essential amino acids must be available in sufficient and balanced quantities. And this complex requirement can be easily met by the breeder. The best source of protein is animal protein or a mixture of vegetable and animal protein, supplemented with essential amino acids, which limits protein biosynthesis.

Once the pigeons are recovered after the competition, the administration of PROTEIN BOMB from Dr. Peeters ensures their rapid return to form.

PROTEIN BOMB is a supplement for the explosion of the muscular motor and has the role of increasing the reserves of muscular glycogen and structural proteins, for an increased muscular resistance to the endurance effort.

Dose: 10 gr / 2 L water or 10 gr / 1 kg food

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