There is a wide range of grain-seed mixtures available for feeding carrier pigeons as well as fancy pigeons. The composition is such that it meets the needs of animals related to stock, season and performance of the pigeons. Well balanced mixtures with a large variety of seeds and grains give the best results provided they are used properly.

Fancy pigeons

• Turtle-Dove food: an excellent mixture for Turtle-Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, Laughing doves and quails.
• Cropper food: a mixture without corn, supplemented with small peas.
• Fancy short- billed pigeon food: a mixture including broken maize.

Feeding advice

• Plenty of soluble and non soluble grit and fresh water should always be available.
• All mixtures lack certain vitamins, minerals and some amino acids.
• Therefore a concentrate supplement is absolutely necessary. A mixture containing 2/3 grain mixture and 1/3 P40 concentrate is recommended.
• It is advisable to feed young pigeons 3 times a day, adult animals 2 times a day.
• It is advisable to feed at set times, in the morning and in the afternoon when there is still daylight.

Carrier pigeons

• Four seasons mixture: a mixture for carrier pigeons that may be fed all year round. The composition is adjusted to the season.
• P40 Concentrate for pigeons: the supplementary P40 Pigeon pellet is a performance pellet containing over 40 essential organic nutrients. The ideal concentrate to prevent small or big nourishment deficiencies in all pigeons

Results within a few weeks after feeding P40 concentrate:

• A signnificant increase of vitality
• An increase of muscular strength and endurance
• A better resistance to infectious diseases

Result:

• Pigeons remain in top condition even under varied circumstances
•  finer colour and plumage
• a full development of all hereditary qualities

Feeding advice

• Gradually replace (1 week – 10 days) 1/4 to 1/3 of the pigeon mixture you are usualy feeding by P40 Pigeon pellets.
• Plenty of fresh water and grit should always be available.
• Feed P40 Pigeon pellets all year round. Feed extra when you think your pigeons need more, e.g.
  – some days before mating
  – during breeding
  – during molting
  – before and after a big flight
• P40 supplementary Pigeon pellet is an ideal addition therefore you may feed a basic mixture of healthy grains, beans and/or peas. Mixing 2 to 3 parts with 1 part P40 Pigeonpellet will give excellent results.
• Young pigeons will grow faster with P40 Pigeon pellet and will have to be ringed a few days earlier.
• Feeding extra vitamins is not necessary.
• P40 Pigeon pellets are particularly suitable for periods of exertion.