Master Feeding and you Master Racing Pigeons!

This video will give you the 'Keys to the Castle' on how to feed Old Bird Racing Pigeons for short distance races. Master Feeding and you will Master Racing. If you want to dominate with limited time and training, feed the pigeons like this. This system has helped both champion fanciers and new fanciers reach the highest level of success. My feeding system has worked in Mexico, Belgium, Australia, the UK and South Africa etc. This is the first part of a three part series on Feeding. Next will be Long Distance then young birds.
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[@HarrigPigeons]

Hi Frank. Im a 28 years old guy from Denmark🇩🇰who saw your KZbin videos about your feeding system. I tried it this season 2023. And must say it has been a really good year. 1. National Ace Hens middle distance sport 1. Ace pigeon hens middle distance sport. 1. Ace pigeon hens middle distance open. 2. Ace pigeon hens middle distance sport. 1. Middle distance sport championship section. 5. Middle distance Championship section. 3. Yearling Championship section. 3x1 section winner middle distance. 1x group winner. 4 times number 2 in section 😁👍 Amazing system! Thanks a lot for your videos. Keep up

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am so very happy for you and the results many are achieving are amazing. I know what can be done with good pigeons and proper bodyweight because I work so much less than my competitors but can still be at the top.

[@darrenavison784]

How much in grams would you feed each day

[@HarrigPigeons]

@@darrenavison784 1 pickpot pr 10 birds. Worked great for me last year. I will do the same this year. 😀👍

[@darrenavison784]

Thank you

[@darrenavison784]

Did you feed just the depurative

[@hennessyloftnewyorkpigeonr9848]

I check everyday for your videos you’re the only person that’s gives information that’s actually makes a difference thanks you

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

This is so nice of you. I have many more to come. I appreciate this!

[@damianexpositor6809]

Same here

[@luisrojo-sanchez2491]

Count me in as well I check daily for new videos and rewatch all your videos 😅

[@user-jb2vc9ff1j]

Thank you so much

[@andreitamas6808]

I get excited everytime I see the video notifications 😁. Great video Frank!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Andrei, You are too nice but I am so happy you enjoy them.

[@joaquimtavares7796]

great video frank ,thank you for the great information.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

So happy you liked it.

[@andywise5991]

Thank you so much for these videos. I love your channel

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I appreciate this!

[@artdel8712]

Thanks Frank much appreciate your videos very informative

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You are very welcome

[@alanpharness3483]

That’s excellent what you said about the feeling I’ve learned a lot from you Mr. Mcgloflin. Thank you.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad to hear it. Thank you

[@tkacer1]

Thank you for this very informative video.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Ronda, So happy you enjoyed. Thank you

[@bravinjacobs2570]

The way you simplify racing pigeons is amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Everyone thinks this game takes all kinds of time and effort. I want to succeed with less time and effort. I could have better results with more time and effort but I am happy with my results like this.

[@rangerthepuertoricanrednec634]

I am a new flyer and It works great for me I won champion loft, master loft, average speed and champion bird on my young bird A series season. First year flying thanks again 👍🏼

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thank you for this and it was great to hear about your success. You will have a bright future in this sport.

[@brendanpowell6670]

I’ve been waiting for this video. Thanks again Frank for another great video.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You are too nice. I will have two more parts, Long Distance and Young Birds.

[@brendanpowell6670]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons awesome , thanks for the reply. I know you prob don’t want to give away too many of your secrets but I’m curious to know how much u feed per bird per day ? Are they restricted to .75 of an ounce or can they eat as much as they want of the light mix once per day? Thanks again Frank 😊

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am going to try to figure how much I feed this old bird season. I will measure and see exactly what I do. I feed more instinctively and then adjust with their body weight. You can feed until they leave a little tiny bit of barley once per day or until a bird goes to water and that will be okay.

[@brendanpowell6670]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons awesome . Thanks so much frank ☺️

[@bryanthagadorn2037]

You’re awesome! Videos are great. I’m new and young to the sport against some old guys who have been racing for a while. I have Rotondo and have seen lots of other theories, but your explanations come with the WHY which really clicks. Thanks!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am happy you like the videos. If I cannot find a reason Why I usually will not do something. The sport has changed over the years and many live in the past.

[@pascuafamilylofts2262]

Thanks Frank!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I appreciate this. I am having fun.

[@pascuafamilylofts2262]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons these system is opposite of what I have been taught. I will definitely follow this system this year young bird race.

[@lahamatik386]

Thank you Sir.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am pleased you enjoyed and watched. Thank you!

[@nickhambleton3043]

Thanks Frank

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hope I helped.

[@user-os4dt5iy7n]

Prepped old birds this past year by utilizing the feeding program frank uses. Back to back tough combine headwind races, 400 and 500. Finished 1st in both w the same hen, 2nd hen came in 2nd and 3rd club and 5th and 7th combine. 🙏

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Awesome Congratulations! Nice Job

[@shahtaaj461]

Thx for sharing very informative

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alanF]

Great info For years I have been feeding the Dave Allen system who took it from Staf Van Reet years ago especially with malting barley

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Alan, I am not familiar with Dave Allen's system but would like to know more. If you can email me more info to [e-mail]

[@ensom876loft]

Great video thanks again for the great information

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

So happy you enjoyed it!!

[@wakhidyes7440]

Great video 👍 Thank for sharing video,,🙏

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

So happy you liked it!

[@premierleague3072]

Nice video thanks for the advice.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

Great video and info Frankie! Thanks, and keep 'em coming. 🙂

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

So happy you liked the video. More to come.

[@seanhuntpigeons9477]

Another great video Frank

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hey Sean, I did not realize you watched my videos. I am a big fan and follow your success. Congratulations on all your accomplishments.

[@user-Ashley_f9]

Thanks for tips you always give im a new fancier

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Happy you enjoyed it. If you master feeding you need much less work to fly at the top.

[@user-Ashley_f9]

Yes its very expensive to race pigeons here in south africa even the clocks are expensive🙈

[@EBloft]

Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

So happy you like this.

[@TanzLoft]

nice video again . I do agree that feeding make difference, it could vary from hot to moderate weather region. but with the passage of time I found that we have quite good and precise nutrition available . those supplements have research based nutrition that our pigeon as an athlete needs, we may not able to maintain those essentials nutrition with feeding only. Now as we have supplements, nothing more left with except to control weight :) in past we cared about carb,fat protein etc ,but now those are in bottle :)

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I do supplement my birds with plenty of minerals and also use this system during the week. Minerals are most important and I use this stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l33NqqaXhsufna8

[@jamesartdatu4075]

This is what we need less time with more success. Not all of us have the means to focus on just racing pigeons.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I want success and have this with limited time and great pigeons and methods.

[@no_5_loft]

I am following your program from Melbourne, Australia, and would like to report to you that your video have help my bird to clock 3rd in Federation (Western Pigeon Federatio) from my 2nd race ever today. I used 80% Ian McKay Depurative & 20% Ian McKay racing mix. Thank you for sharing your feeding technique. 👏👏👏

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Wow, Congratulations. Great job. You will have much success. Keep me posted.

[@kevinaus6731]

What seed mix do you use on the return of the race ??

[@The71PigeonFancier]

Very interesting 👌

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad you think so!

[@IanGreen-pb2xt]

great video,

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brucecummings3238]

Thanks I have to get better at that and figure it out ☺️

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can do it. Experiment and feed like me. Watch what happens.

[@smallracingpigeonloftuk816]

Nice vid mate.. new sub👍🏾

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thank you for the complement. I am glad you like my videos. I will keep them coming.

[@Ta_Boyong]

Thanks sir

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Happy you enjoyed.

[@quinteroloft9530]

I wish I could handle one of your birds when they are in the racing season to feel the perfect body that you describe. Thanks for all the advice.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Handle your team when they return from a six hour flight. That is how they should feel when they go to the race. Light and buoyant with no bulk or roundness. Not heavy at all but you can feel the muscle but not big and full muscle.

[@quinteroloft9530]

@McLaughlin Lofts will do. Next weekend the fun starts

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You will see better results. Keep me posted.

[@JaguarGutierrez]

Hey Frank, I'm the one who asked you about the feeding for the 430 mile race. All I can say is THANK YOU. You are truly the master. Your formula works instantaneously. I even improved my previous records by an hour. Again, thank you so much. BTW, my bird is just 7 months old. -Boss Jaguar YT Official

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Congratulations. Happy if I helped a little but you did the job managing the pigeons.

[@JaguarGutierrez]

" Master the racing just asks Mclaughlin" as simple as that. Again thank you so much!

[@ericbeattie6096]

Always great info, thank you Frank !!👍

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Eric, You are the best! Thank you. Two more parts to come on Long Distance and Youngbirds.

[@ericbeattie6096]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons Im all ears lol !!🤣👍

[@Pigeonmaniacom]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons Great news, Frank. Looking forward to watching the long distance edition. It is a dangerous border between being light to race well and being too light and running out of fuel(fat) and drop on the fields.

[@Pigeonmaniacom]

Fantastic video, Frank, thank you. The 80% barley you mention is actually a bit less if we talk about the Versele depure mix which contains less than 50% barley. I would add that another advantage of sending light birds is that during the multiple birds of prey attacks they get, they will be less chosen from the flock, the agility depending a lot on body weight. Being a falcon I guess you'd prefer a slower bird easier to catch and with more meat to eat. 😆

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Great point!

[@abcloft302]

So is the depure mix good enough to race on ??

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Versele Laga Depure is perfect to race on. It is high carb, high fiber, low protein and low fat. Great feed to race on.

[@honeymoonloft568]

Hey Frank, thanks for the great lesson! Not to beat a dead horse, but I am a stickler for math, and am about to purchase a bunch of barley to mix my feed. The Versele-Laga website says that Depure has 24% barley, and you were talking 80% barley. I was thinking I would mix 20% Versele Laga Classic with 80% pure Barley grain, and use that as my race mix. What do you think? (It is really hard to get a premix depurative here in Memphis!!!)

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I still have to learn this KZbin stuff and find out why I miss replies to questions that are far down the list. Mix the 80% barley with the 20% classic. That is excellent. You will be better off than the Depure from Vesele laga.

[@mohammedbennani8782]

thank you ❤

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You're welcome 😊

[@mohammedbennani8782]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons Hello Frank, I have a question about the nutrition program for speed and medium distance competitions. Can it be followed in Morocco? You should know that the season for speed, medium and long distance races has a different date. We usually start the season in January and end in April or May. You know what the weather is like in this Months: Is it possible to follow your method or add some other grains to the mixture?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can certainly apply this system in Morocco. It will work perfect in your country. I hope you are safe from the earth quake. That is so scary.

[@mohammedbennani8782]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons Thank you, Frank. I am fine. The area I live in was not damaged, unlike the mountainous areas, as the destruction was massive

[@hana-houswif-ters9433]

Thanks again Frank, great video. We used to get Versele-laga feed here in Hawaii. Wanted to use feed helps prevent muscle burn out. Can I use another brand of Dupree. And on return days use 16% protein mix … in place of VL brand … Thanks, again Tony

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Any good depurative mix will work and you should do super. I have used others in the past. I also mix my own with barley and 16% protein mix.

[@BlackPantherr2790]

Superb sirr

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thank you!

[@gregoryvanuys7607]

Gaad day sir very nice video I hope you bring out for middle and long distance.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I have a couple more parts to do for Long Distance and young birds

[@joncurtis1898]

Hi Frank, Great video as always. Is malt barley the same as barley in the hull? Most of the feed mills around me sell malt barley.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Jon, I know some of the breweries sell a barley that was already soaked in sugar water before they make the beer. If this malt barley is just barley and nothing added it should be fine. I had a friend buying from a brewery and his birds were so fat. That barley although it looked the same was presoaked in sugar.

[@yousafpigeonofficial]

Good

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Thank you!

[@thejonesscuriosity1881]

Hi Frank I love your videos just come back into to sport after a ten year break. I am going to concentrate on the celibate system with your feeding methods. But would like to ask what feeding method do you condon on young birds racing

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I will do a video on feeding the young. I really feed them almost exactly the same way and start about a week before the race season. No need to keep them on the barley mix too early. I will give the babies more grain if they have a longer workout. Only because they are young.

[@elkholtikarim]

thank you for your honest advices .. can you sir tel us what are the meaning of speed distances 100 km to 240 km? and what is te rigt wauy to feed for middle distances we are now playing midlle distances and hope that you advice us for the right way to feed for middle distances thank you sir we apreciate a lot your help ..

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I will do a video on feeding for the longer distances. Email me and I can send more info. Glad you liked the video. [e-mail]

[@Welshfeather]

Good honest video. Would you feed young birds on this system and if so how long before the first race would you start on the depurative mix Thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

For old birds I put them on the barley mix several weeks before the first race to get the body weight down before training. I do not loft fly the old birds before I start training so I must make sure they are light and buoyant. For the young birds I have them on 50% barley when I want them to start exercising around the loft and keep them on 50% barley during training. I move to 80% barley about 10 days before the first young bird race.

[@dougmerc4060]

Thank for sharing your knowledge Mr. Frank. Where do you get the VL-depure here in the US?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I buy from Global Pigeon Supply out of New York because they deliver to me.

[@OurSouthAfrica]

Great video thanks Wanted to ask how would you adjust feed for longer races up to 900km (560 miles) We start in May and looking forward to the new season

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I will be doing a Part 2 on Feeding for Long Distance and then Part 3 on Feeding young birds. I will make Part 2 in about a week. Plan to do a Live Stream on Sunday.

[@OurSouthAfrica]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons ok thanks alot we start in May so want to be ready for the season

[@ctklofts]

Hi Frank great video, couple of questions they get fed once a day do they only get out once a day ie a toss or loft fly and what ration of food would you start with as a base amounts for cocks an hens before adjusting the amounts, thanks from Scotland

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I only exercise two times per week between races and usually feed in the morning or after the exercise. I usually feed 100% barley for a couple weeks before I start the road training to bring the weight down. They do not get too much each day. I do not loft fly before training and just start them close to home and inch them out to maybe 30 miles before the first race. Once training starts they are on the barley mix.

[@felazegui69]

Another great video Frank❤ where do you buy that depure mix? Tia ❤

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Tia, I have my grain delivered from Global Pigeon Supplies out of New York. They carry all kinds of feed along with all the minerals I use. Many supply houses sell a nice depurative that should be super to race on. Happy you liked the video!

[@karimchaoui84]

Good morning Dr Thank you for all your information I will try your system this week and I will let you know how it's will go the result but I have problem with feeding & training on the loft day per day please I have one question for you and please and I want you to 1 ) because I want to know how many grams of feeding I should give to my pigeons every day from the day of arriving until day of the basket, 2 )and how long time io should training my pigeons on the loft from the day of arrival until the day of basket 3) and if it's good to make the male and female meet on the day of basket I thinking lots for your help and your kindness

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

No need to have the males and females meet the day of shipping. That will not help and only hurt. If they mix after the races that is Okay. I race them on Saturday, train 35 miles on Tuesday and maybe 50 to 70 miles on Thursday. That is it. Email me and I will send you a simplified feeding system you can follow. [e-mail]

[@OfficialRIVrp_TV]

Hi, thank you for your videos. Your simplified approach of racing pigeons actually makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE. And i would like to ask, How much grams r u feeding ur racing pigeons per day?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I suggest feeding until they leave a handful of barley. If you are not training the pigeons very much. See this video on my measurements: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6anY4dogtiBfc0

[@eugoflames]

love the videos a question on your feeding you say 80%barley mix then in the video you show versa laga depure are you feeding 80% of the depure mix thanks again

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can mix your own grain or use the Depurative. If I can get great barley I mix my own if not I can feed Depure from Versele Laga. Either works super.

[@eugoflames]

thanks so 80% barley 20% champion if you cant get barley use 100% depure thanks again

[@ruelmakalintal9996]

been following all your video hoping this will also work here in the Philippines.. thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You should do great. Most areas use systems that everyone else uses so you may shake up the competitors by doing things a little different.

[@stephenbenham4019]

sticking with it frank birds look good thank you. how much barley when rearing please'

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

No barley in the mix for breeding. The barley is only for the race team

[@stephenbenham4019]

many thank i thought as much.@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons

[@kevinburnett1475]

Good night Mr Mclaughlin if its possible you can show a picture of the 80% barly would be greatly appreciated.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I have not been able to get any decent barley this year. It has been sold out so I have been feeding the Depure from Versele Laga and not mixing my own this season.

[@kevinburnett1475]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons ok thanks alot

[@darrenavison784]

Ive got some really good quality barley and vislarga depurative witch should i use plz

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

If you have Depure from Versela Laga use the Depure but watch my feeding videos and feed the measured amount. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6anY4dogtiBfc0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHamfq1ngtqUmK8

[@augustoiiicelis2922]

Good day Frank!! Why do you use de chlorinizer? Or whatever it's called...what effects do we get if ever the water is moderately or heavily chlorinated?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I think the dechlorinator removes the chlorine or at least enough of the chlorine so it does not kill the friendly bacteria, kzbin.info/www/bejne/l33NqqaXhsufna8

[@djio2686]

Hi Frank ! pretty new pigeon racing and wanting some advice ,your way system makes so much sense , but let’s say i’m feeding 80% barley and 20% breeder do i still follow a the measurement of 1oz. max per bird ? or till they leave barley ? thanks !

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

If you are new please feed once a day until they leave a small handful of barley. You cannot make a mistake on feeding if you feed the race team once a day until they leave a few bits of barley.

[@Eire-td5ml]

Hi Frank 2 questions is this for young birds also ? and second question is when do you start putting the birds on the depurative mix for the 6 days before racing starts ?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I do feed like this for the young birds. I usually have the young on 30% barley through training and about a week before the first race I put them on the barley mix and treat them like the old birds. If they young have a long training toss of a big workout I will add more grain for that feeding and then back to the barley mix. The young are growing some but not molting much during racing so you can feed the same as the old birds. I put the old birds on the mix maybe two weeks before the season starts and the young about one week before the season starts.

[@goldeneyeloft]

Hi Frank. Question on barley, mostly I get Unhulled Barley because it easy and cheaper should I feed them or feed the hulled one please advice, I love your videos, very informative. I feed them all winter unhulled barley 6 days and 1 day mix feed. Thanks Frank.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You want to use the barley in the hull. I think that is what Unhulled Barley is. It is high fiber and a great seed that they do not like to over eat and tends to keep them very buoyant. It looks like a big fat grass seed.

[@goldeneyeloft]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons thanks for your reply.

[@micolecastro1849]

Good day sir frank, you mentioned you train them tuesday and thursday, in these days fo you still feed light? can they recover from that workout with that feed?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I still feed light. The training is not long. If they fly more than 90 minutes I will add more rich feed to the mix. I only train two times per week so they will be fine.

[@jo-navenbillet7152]

What if I use sunflower instead of barley

[@heart_courage9397]

thanks a lot but i have a question how much time you train your birds arround the loft and how much you feed them

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

For old birds I put them on the barley mix several weeks before the first race to get the body weight down before training. I do not loft fly the old birds before I start training so I must make sure they are light and buoyant. I train the old birds for maybe two weeks before the first race and get them out maybe 40 miles. For the young birds I have them on 50% barley when I want them to start exercising around the loft and keep them on 50% barley during training. I move to 80% barley about 10 days before the first young bird race.

[@renaldoroberts4309]

In south africa where I live we don't have versele laga.. Can I use any depuritive mix.. And barley.. And do I only feed them depuritive mix and barley

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can mix barley with a good breeder mix or feed depurative mix. Either is fine and will do great for racing.

[@micolecastro1849]

sir frank I know that the carbohydrates are the first energy source of the bird .How many hours of flight untill the pigeons use stored fat?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

No much has been done on studying this. No so set that they burn carbs then fats. They do not need much fat to fly many hours.

[@jameshowlett1590]

Thanks for all the videos really great information, do you feed 80% barley 20% breeding mix or is it 80% depurative 20% breeding mix.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I like 80% barley and 20% breeding mix. I have not been able to get barley and I am feeding Depure from Versele Laga. Low protein and low fat. See my pinned comment at the top of the page.

[@jameshowlett1590]

Thanks Frank, I guess the only other question is how much you feed each bird?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I will do a follow up video and weigh the feed and show volume but how much water my can will hold.

[@jameshowlett1590]

Thay would be fantastic

[@darrenavison784]

Hi again Frank do you use the barley or the depurative

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can use either. I could not get good quality barley this year and used the Depure

[@gametestinglab8861]

I have a small loft 10X6 separated in two sections. I do t have the luxury to have a separate loft for racers. One for breeders. One for young birds. If I feed your system young birds will come weak underdeveloped. But if I feed without barley I can’t compete. What mix you would advise in my case? Or I must build another loft and feed differently racers and breeders? Thank you for your high quality informative videos!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am sorry to say that you cannot feed like me if they old birds are raising babies during racing. You must feed plenty of good rich feed so the babies will not be stunted. If I had one section I would leave all the feed they want in front of the pigeons at all times. They do not eat as much when they have all they want. If you do not have hawk problems leave the loft open so the birds can go in and out all day long for exercise. You can fly well like this.

[@gametestinglab8861]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons I’m in Staten Island, NY. Hawks are problem. Usually they are prevalent from October to March. During summer time I find very rare hawk attack. And I don’t lose any bird. But winter time it’s tough time dealing with hawks. Most likely breeders I’ll keep in a separate section and racers in the other section. So I can feed accordingly birds in each section too. Thank you for your opinion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@DadandKidsPigeons]

Hi Frank - which online website do you get your barley from? Thanks.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I have all my feed and most products and vaccines delivered by Global Pigeon Supply.

[@frankbellinger605]

Some clarity please...the Versele Laga Depurative "traditional" has 32% barley. You mention "80% barley mix" over and over and then near the end you mention 100% barley (for a different reason, I know). My question is, in the Versele Laga "mix" you use, what is the barley percentage? Thanks for the vids!!

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hello Frank, I am sorry for the confusion. This year I mixed my own feed with 75% barley and 25% Champion Mix. You want to keep the protein and fat content down and the Depure does that. They do not send Depure to the USA anymore so I just mix my own for low fat low protein feed using 75% barley. You can go 80% barley also. You will not believe how they birds feel and perform.

[@jameskownacki8639]

So if I got this rite do u mix the barley with the depurative ?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am sorry for the confusion. I either use the Depure from Versele Laga or mix 80% barley and 20% breeder mix like Champion.

[@jovaniemoralde9624]

Hi Frank great video I'm new to the sports. just got few questions. I have some Yb's birds. I want to start racing by next year what should I be feeding my Y'Bs to get them started with your feeding system? what age should I start training them ? right now they just fly around my loft. Any advice /help greatly appreciated

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Welcome to the sport. You should mix in about 30% barley to your feed mix for the young and feed plenty. They are growing and molting and need the feed. By adding 30% barley they will exercise readily. Load them up with feed until the leave feed each day. Once racing starts you can move to feeding like I spoke about in the Old Bird Short Distance racing. Once your young pigeons are flying strong around the loft maybe exercising for 30 minutes or more it is time to start training. Start slow and pick nice days. There is no rush. See my Educating Young Bird Video.

[@jovaniemoralde9624]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons I feed them once a day is that good enough? what feed mix would you recommend? I'm using the winner cup mix right now, as of barley where is the place I can get it? its hard for me to get one were I'm at.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Once a day is best or you will over feed. Not sure about where you can find the barley. Where are you located? Most grain dealers can order good barley.

[@jovaniemoralde9624]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons I'm located in albuquerque NM. Jedds sale them I think. thank you for your advice

[@DorindaKlink]

Good day sir on short races can I still use barley and Caseart mix of Van Robeays on basket day thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can feed the Caseart Depurative day of shipping. The other Casaert mix is too rich or short distance.

[@DorindaKlink]

Thank you very much

[@gatsworaps5567]

The derby starts at 250kms and ends at 600kms. What is the routine of 80%barley&20% breeder mix and how many days should they rest before training toss?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Here is all the information needed for success in these videos kzbin.info/aero/PLfjpm1Kc9E0UkXcdnfTrnV_VKTkfNozbt

[@jkirk1122]

What do you recommend for breeders? I’m sure it’s been talked about but can’t find it. Amount per day that is

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

My breeders have feeders full of feed at all times. I feed mostly Versele Laga Champion Mix. You must keep all the grits and minerals also in front of the breeders at all times. Minerals are more important than the grain mix you use. Any good around 16% protein will be great for the breeders. I also keep a feeder of chicken lay pellets in the breeding sections but they do not eat too many pellets.

[@markjacobbondoc7336]

Hello again frank. Here in philippines. We basket the birds on friday, saturday they will eat on truck and sunday is our release or race day. What day can you recommend to do the 35 miles train on your tuesday and your 50 to 70 miles on thursday if our race day is sunday? Thank you frank😊

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I would train the birds on Wednesday and Friday. You should be great.

[@markjacobbondoc7336]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons thank you so much frank❤️

[@shep147]

Hi Frank. You didn’t say how much to feed the light mix. Thanks mate.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can feed until they leave a few pieces of barley and feed only once a day. My birds tend to clean this up fairly fast but I have been doing this for years. Better to feed until they leave a bit of barley and stop.

[@augustoiiicelis2922]

Hello again Frank!! I'm lost about you saying that when you feed twice daily, you are over feeding...is it not how much you feed and not how frequently? Please clear my head..thanks

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

It certainly is how much you feed. If you fed a measured amount and divided that in two the birds would act so hungry most would feed more and over feed. Fanciers that feed in the morning until the birds are about full usually feed the same again that day. Nearly double what is really needed. Much easier to feed a set amount once a day. Feed until they slow down go to water or start to leave barley and that is all they get until the next day.

[@josephreyes3227]

Thanks Frank, a very informative and timely video for a beginner like me!. May I ask: (1) what is the age of the bird when introducing the 80% barley mix? (2) for stock birds, any suggested mix ratio? (3) same question for breeders with eggs and breeders with youngsters / babies already.. I will defintely going to try the 1-day eat soon. Thanks for the big help, Frank!.Very much appreciated...All the Best.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hey Joseph, I did a video on what I feed my breeders. I will put below. I feed all the birds a rich feed until the finish the molt. Versele Laga Champion for the most part. For the young birds I have them on 50% barley when I want them to start exercising around the loft and keep them on 50% barley during training. I move to 80% barley about 10 days before the first race. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ6VdayfhK1sbK8

[@davidpunchard5698]

Hi Frank, if you're feeding 80/20 mix, how much per bird ? 30g each perhaps ? Great videos by the way.. 👍Dave, UK

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I must measure and see. I feed until they slow down and keep them a bit hungry. Email me and I will send you a simple feeding program to follow. [e-mail]

[@kosaaaaa]

Sir what time eat pigeon once a day if 4pm to 5pm basketing pigeon in club race?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

If you are basketing at that time feed as early in the day as possible. I suggest if you are able to also feed a very small amount about 12 noon so they may drink a little more water.

[@BlackPantherr2790]

Sirr,We race in winter season.Barley is cold in nature...can we use 80 percent barley in winter season.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I start racing in April and it is cold and damp that time of year in Massachusetts. The barley mix should be just fine. What country do you live in?

[@karlh11]

Why barley, what is it about barley that makes it so desirable? Wheat has a greater concentration of most of the vitamins and minerals than barley. So why barley and not wheat? Thank you for the advice.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hello Karl, If you can get wheat in the husk it would probably be Okay. The birds tend not to overeat barley. It is about their least favorite grain. I know Barley works and I am not sure about wheat.

[@Arthurmerdirosyan5841]

Hello Frank ☺️ can I feed 80% paddy rice and 20% mifuma power mix ? Is paddy Rice not better than barely?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Paddy rice in the husk might work well. What is Mifuma?

[@ukaszbiel1070]

Great video! Same for young pigeons? Greetings from Poland

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Very close to the same for young pigeons and I will do a video for the young pigeons soon.

[@chadzkiracingpigeons]

Can I use your feeding system? Our race will be start training on march. Im feeding my birds twice a day with racing mix and i removed the green peas and add some munggo beans. Is it okay if I use my racing mix and I will add some barley gradually and adjust it to small percent before my training start? I notice my birds are not buoyant.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Here is my feeding series. Switch to 50% barley now and feed once a day. Feed 50% barley through training and then switch to more barley or depurative a week before the races start. Here is my feeding series. kzbin.info/aero/PLfjpm1Kc9E0UkXcdnfTrnV_VKTkfNozbt

[@chadzkiracingpigeons]

Thank you for your tips

[@keti7337]

Hello Frank .I will race this year for my first time our races are every week we ship on Friday and they start from 130 miles all way to 400 miles , I saw your videos but I’m not sure for long or short distances , can you tell me how many days should I feed 80%barley please.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Do you have to ship the same birds each week? They can fly weekly through 300 miles but you may want to give some birds a week off before the 400. Feed like this for 100 to 300 miles and see my long distance feeding for the 400. Email me and I will send you the system. [e-mail]

[@keti7337]

Thank you Frank I emailed you

[@bropeace2061]

Thank you Sir for your information. I'm new in pigeon racing just started. I understand every word you said. My only concern how much do you feed per bird? Let's I have 16 birds to learn and understand the sport. I think that is important to me as a new comer.

[@marshalpillay3555]

I am in south Africa can't find this food if you can give me the individual grain can mix it

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

This is my depurative and it is high carb, low protein high fiber. If I was to mix it myself I would up the barley to 50% and and eliminate the wheat. If you buy a good barley and mix in 20% breeding mix you will do great. white pigeon wheat 23%, white dari 11%, red dari 11%, safflower 10%, pigeon barley 24%, broken rice 3%, peeled oats 5%, brown linseed 2%, black coleseed 2%, thistle seed 1% crude protein 12%, crude fat 6%, crude fibre 6%, crude ash 3%, carbohydrates 61%, Pellet 8%

[@gatsworaps5567]

what should be fed during training and before the derby.. I hope you notice and thank you

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I am not sure what your question is? Watch all my feeding videos here. kzbin.info/aero/PLfjpm1Kc9E0UkXcdnfTrnV_VKTkfNozbt Email me and I can send you a simple feeding program. [e-mail]

[@gatsworaps5567]

As the training goes further and further, what should be fed until it reaches 250km

[@gatsworaps5567]

As the training goes further and further, what should be fed until it reaches 250km

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

250 km is not far and you do not have to change the feeding.

[@mainulbakul2067]

Is the light mix for the whole year round or only during the racing time?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I start the light mix about a week or two before the race season. It is only used during the racing. The rest of the time the pigeons have plenty to eat. During molting they must have plenty and very rich feed to grow the new feathers.

[@mainulbakul2067]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons got it. Thanks a lot.

[@kevinaus6731]

Hi, Frank how much food do you feed each bird per day ???

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You can see where I measure the feed out for my hens in one of these videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLfjpm1Kc9E0UkXcdnfTrnV_VKTkfNozbt

[@Eire-td5ml]

Frank how much feed do you give per day I’m hearing an ounce all different things if you can clarify this be a great help

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Check out this video here for the measurements but you cannot work them hard feeding like this, and then the playlist below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6anY4dogtiBfc0 kzbin.info/aero/PLfjpm1Kc9E0UkXcdnfTrnV_VKTkfNozbt

[@Eire-td5ml]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons just watched it last night would this be the same for young birds great videos Frank 👌👍

[@dealhousechemicalcorp.5571]

Hi, Can i give this ration to short distance races like 100, 150, 200 Kilometer ?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

You may like these two videos. One shows the amounts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHamfq1ngtqUmK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6anY4dogtiBfc0

[@user-ek5ol5sd4l]

Hi Frank great info! A couple of questions ! Do you exercise your birds around the loft every day apart from the 2 road training days and how long do they exercise for? Also how long do you think it takes before the birds are fit to start tossing and how many tosses before you consider them ready to race ? Cheers from a heavy feeder looking for better results in the under 7hr events thanks Geoff.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hello Geoff, I do not loft fly the birds. They race and then train a couple days each week. Hawks are rough and I do not feed heavy enough for them to want to fly around the loft. They are a little hungry. I train my birds out to about 40 miles and start racing. Use week one as training and then I am all set.

[@markadams1448]

Keep them coming....what feed and vitamins do u used when weaning

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

At weaning I give all the rich feeds the babies want. Usually mix Versele Laga Champion and Versele Laga Energy. You want them to pick through and eat all the small seeds they want. You never want to stress them by not giving them free choice and let them have what they want. I will put a cheap Tractor Supply Chicken Vitamin and Electrolyte in the water a few days a week right at weaning time. I make this very weak because this Chicken Vitamin is so strong. Plenty of grits and minerals again you want to keep them from getting stressed.

[@markadams1448]

Thanks alot

[@markadams1448]

Congrats 👏 on the last week

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Nice to have a bit of luck now and again. Thank you!

[@markadams1448]

I think I already make like 3 of my youngsters stress because they not eating alot do u know what I can used at this point

[@acutabovegardeningservices1957]

How far would you race this feeding system before adding fats ?

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I race through 300 miles without adding fats if the race looks under 7 hours. I may add fats the day of shipping for 300 miles should the race look like it might be over 7 hours. Most of the time I stick to the depurative mix.

[@dealhousechemicalcorp.5571]

hi, we dont have barley here in our country, can i use paddy rice instead of barley? please reply.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

I feel paddy rice will work because it is in the hull. Very similar to barley

[@dealhousechemicalcorp.5571]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons OK. Thanks for your reply.

[@kevinali1676]

Tell me something I've searched the benefits of barley and it's funny pipa said barley isn't that good and corn is better. Now I value your opinion as it makes sense but can you elaborate regarding the use of corn. Also the Vesa laga depuritive is it that you recommend adding barley to the 32 percent or use as is.

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Hi Kevin, I would have to see the article about corn although in Europe corn is any mixed grain and maize is what we call corn in the USA. The depurative from Versele laga is high fiber, low fat, low protein mix which is very good and does have a high percentage of barley. If you mix your own feed you can get a higher percentage of barley that is also low fat, low protein high fiber. There are many ways to success but if you want to condition birds without much effort, barley plays a big part. Give me barley and safflower and I could race on these two grains only. Best two grains available.

[@kevinali1676]

Much appreciated the feed mainly available in my homeland is garvo breeding and racing, the question I asked mainly is that if I was to to the math and feed or add 80percent barley is the maze in the feed a issue or should I try getting my hands on the depuritive mix and stick with that.much appreciated

[@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons]

Try to round on some depurative. This is best to race on.

[@kevinali1676]

@@FrankMcLaughlinPigeons I was going really good with the barley mixes but atm the isn't any in my country atm I have access to versa laga energy mix can I use this