Simple; just care for the best racing pigeons and send them to compete. This is easier said than done, but with the right formula at your disposal then it's easy to take the lead in the circuit. It all starts with selecting the best racing pigeons to breed. There are many schools of thoughts that are propagated right now on how to carefully select the best breed. The Role of Vitamins and Nutrients in a Bird's Survival To be able to keep your birds healthy and in perfect shape, they need to receive nutrients. Vitamin A is important for the bird to have good feathers and skin. Vitamin B, on the other hand, is essential for the bird's central nervous system. Meanwhile, Vitamin C is best in the prevention of different skin infections. The rules of the sport, as set forth by the pigeon racing governing body the American Pigeon Racing Union mostly covers significant rules regarding how to race, how to calculate dead time, and how to time the race. Some of the most important rules are: Racing: Each race must start at the same location at the same time. One has to look into three features to ensure a high probability of quality stock. These consist of the physical, physiological, and psychological features. Take account of these three key features in both the male and the female and the probability of producing quality stock should increase. To help you in the assessment, let's have a breakdown of these three key features: The Physical (gait, feather, wing) The physiology (fitness parameters). Ensure that you clean and dry the floor and feeding area. You can use a cat litter to disinfect and take away the dampness in the area. Include the appropriate toys inside the cage. An active bird is a healthy bird, so to speak. Let your pet birds play inside with their toys. Avoid stressing the pigeons. They only care about the pigeon's majestic appearance, the beauty it emanates through its stark shades of aquamarine, and most of all, the grace displayed as it streaks through the sky. I can feel pigeon racing professionals laugh in jest at this genuflection, but let's not forget that most of us have been led to the sport because of these same reasons.