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| − | <b> | + | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> |
| − | <section end= | + | </noinclude>Describe the proper type of pigeon house or loft, perch, trap, and nest box to use for pigeon raising. List the needed interior equipment for a loft. |
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| − | <b> | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| − | <section end= | + | </noinclude>Know a good formula for seeds, grain, and grit to be used for feed and in what proportions they should be mixed. Why should less corn be used in warm climates? |
| + | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | <b> | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| − | <section end= | + | </noinclude>What is the importance of the different parts of the pigeon's wing, especially the primary and secondary flight feathers? |
| + | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | <b> | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| − | <section end= | + | </noinclude>What is the importance of proper molting? How can the molting season be controlled? |
| + | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | <b> | + | <section begin=challenge /> |
| − | <section end= | + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | </noinclude>Raise at least two pairs of pigeons. If homing pigeons, train them to return to their loft from a distance of 25 miles (40 km). If fancy or show pigeons, prepare them for exhibition and exhibit them in a fair or show. | ||
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| + | <section end=challenge /> | ||
| − | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | |
| − | + | </noinclude>Submit a brief report, covering your experience in the care and training of the above pigeons, including sanitation, avoiding disease, lice, mites, rats, mice, and other vermin. | |
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 22 July 2022
Skill Level
2
Year
1944
Version
02.06.2024
Approval authority
General Conference
1. Describe the proper type of pigeon house or loft, perch, trap, and nest box to use for pigeon raising. List the needed interior equipment for a loft.
2. Know a good formula for seeds, grain, and grit to be used for feed and in what proportions they should be mixed. Why should less corn be used in warm climates?
3. What is the importance of the different parts of the pigeon's wing, especially the primary and secondary flight feathers?
4. What is the importance of proper molting? How can the molting season be controlled?
5. Raise at least two pairs of pigeons. If homing pigeons, train them to return to their loft from a distance of 25 miles (40 km). If fancy or show pigeons, prepare them for exhibition and exhibit them in a fair or show.
6. Submit a brief report, covering your experience in the care and training of the above pigeons, including sanitation, avoiding disease, lice, mites, rats, mice, and other vermin.
