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A clear start: organizing your pigeon records
Begin with a unique ring number, a name, and a gender. Add a photo for easy identification. Assign each bird to a loft and update its status when circumstances change.
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Practical guides for keeping your records in order.
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Building a reliable pedigree
Enter existing parents before linking offspring. Check ring numbers against original records. Keep unknown parents unassigned rather than guessing. Use the family tab to verify each connection.
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Planning your breeding season
Assign mature male and female birds to a pair, record the start date, and add eggs with expected hatch dates. When a baby hatches, create its pigeon profile with both parents and link it to the egg.
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Getting more from flight records
Record exact release and return times, distance, and the measurement unit. Include race and club information for later comparisons. Mark missing birds accurately so return statistics remain useful.
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Keeping care records useful
Record the date, condition, and professional guidance for each care event. Use the next-due field for vaccinations. Keep notes factual and consult your veterinarian for treatment decisions.
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Sharing a pedigree responsibly
Review a pigeon’s profile before making it public. Its private notes stay private, and private ancestors remain hidden. Share a certificate verification link when you want someone to check its issue details.