The year 2022 will probably be remembered very positively by our likeable sports friend from Saxony for a long time to come. The list of places 1 and 2 at the national level is almost endless: 1st action-man flights, 1st RV champion of the association, 2nd championship “The carrier pigeon”. The RIRO computer championships, which are flown in nationwide competition, also very often bear Robert's name at the top of the tables: 1. Nationalliga-A, 2. Best AS pair, 2. Computer short-distance MS, 2. EDP ​​long-distance MS.

The basis of these great achievements is a relatively small breeding stock of ten selected pairs. These are supplemented by a few pairs of nurses to move the eggs of special and proven breeding pigeons, as well as various pairs especially for the one-loft races.

What is your traveling crew like? 

“I release between 36 and a maximum of 40 youngsters for my young animal team every year. Last season I started with 36 youngsters that moved from the breeding loft to the youngster loft. 32 youngsters were basketed for the first flight, after the youngster tour there were still 30 youngsters in the loft. I was really happy about this great quote!

 My old bird team consists of twelve old pigeons and 24 year old pigeons. The ratio is almost the same every year. Especially with the old birds I select strictly. I prefer to give a youngster a chance at the racing loft. The very best racing pigeons switch to the breeding loft at a relatively young age.”

What method do you play? 

“I play my widowers dry and total. The racing pigeons are mated for the first time in mid-February and separated again after six days of incubation. The second mating takes place at the beginning of April. After six days of incubation they separate again. From then on the pigeons are on widowhood. I follow the daily training exactly as planned: in the morning the birds for a maximum of 45 minutes, in the evening the females for a maximum of 60 minutes. The supply according to "Itinerary" also begins in this phase of the last 14 - 28 days before the first prize flight.

By the way, I don't make any distinctions in the supply between birds and females. There is only a small difference between the sexes when it comes to keeping them: the females stay in an aviary during the day. This is how I prevent them from mating too quickly.”

Robert, how did the kids fare from the hat trick last season? 

"Great! I think my "Hattrick" (full brother Olympic "Cecile") is already one of the best breeders in Germany. With various females, he produces ace pigeons at national level and 1st bankruptcy winners. As an example I would like the two full siblings "Goldmarie" (DV 09024-20-1020 W), flies 12/12 prizes with 994.38 AS points and "Hulk", (DV 09024-20-1099 V) flies 12/ 10 prizes with 923.86 AS points, name.”

How do you take care of your pigeons? 

"When supplying my pigeons with by-products, I rely 100 percent on Röhnfried products. Above all, I appreciate the goal of keeping the pigeons healthy and using natural ingredients to promote regeneration. Health and regeneration after stress, be it during breeding or in the racing season, are two very important building blocks for me.

In order to provide the youngsters with sufficient minerals in the nest and to ensure good bone and feather growth, the breeding pigeons are fed every second dayThe risk of infection in drinking water can be reduced by the therein The short-chain acids contained regulate the pH value of the drinking water. It also contains minerals, trace elements and herbal extracts. Through this mixture and in combination with the acids, the Metabolic efficiency positively influenced.over the water.

UsneGano as a preventive measure against coccidia, I give the old and young over seven days as a cure just before the trip. There is also a 7-day cure withVitaloTop andCarni speed. The VitaloTop in particular has an appetizing effect and lets the shape of the pigeons really blossom in spring. The widowers put on mass in the preparation for the season and the joy of flying grows because they have more energy available through the reserves. In order to promote the joy of flying even more, come in the last week before the first prize flightCarni-speed for use. So the pigeons go to the first prize flight in top form.

Is essential for rapid regeneration after the flight Rotosal! The pigeons get this valuable product in the first drinker after returning from the flight.

Wednesday is "Blitzform Day". Throughout the year, the pigeons get it once a week through the trough. It is used to prepare for the season and to improve form if it is dosed a little higher and is also given on Thursday in the last three weeks before the first prize flight. For the breeders and during the "rest" of the yearFlash form to disinfect the drinkers and to keep the pigeons healthy.”

Did you try something new last season? 

“In 2022 I made a small change to my system. When separating the pigeons after the prize flight or the next morning, each pigeon received aK+K Gold Dragee. I wanted to provide the pigeons with protein immediately after the race and cause rapid muscle regeneration. Otherwise, I take care of my pigeons according to the same system as always, because I attach great importance to a constant form. "

Robert, how do you name your pigeons? 

“I prefer to nominate older, reliable pigeons. Otherwise, I go according to achievements from the previous weeks. I watch my pigeons closely. If the form curve increases for certain pigeons, I give them a leap of faith."

According to which scheme do you vaccinate? 

“The old birds are vaccinated against PMV in November and against salmonellosis in December, about three weeks before mating of the breeders. Four weeks after weaning, the boys get their first RP vaccination, four weeks later the second RP vaccination. After another four weeks, the young troop will be vaccinated against salmonellosis. I've been using this vaccination schedule for a few years now and it works..."

Do you use any medications regularly over the course of the year in addition to vaccinations? 

“Blind cures with drugs are not carried out. The racing pigeons are examined by a vet before the season. If he finds something, he will cure it on his advice. If he doesn't find anything, then the pigeons won't be treated either."

Robert, how do you feel about public relations? 

“Every pigeon fancier is already doing public relations. This begins in one's own family, goes through the neighbors to the private person reporting a pigeon. Every breeder should be aware of this and accordingly represent the pigeon sport positively. In addition, I try to draw attention to our hobby through the media (village newspaper, regional television stations). It's not always just about recruiting new members. Just raising people's awareness of the pigeon sport helps to make the pigeon sport more popular.

With two other sports friends I run the format “Konstatiert” on YouTube. I talk to Stefan Wagner and Simon Ullrich regularly about current topics in the pigeon sport and the situation on our lofts. The feedback is consistently positive, which motivates us to continue. It is noteworthy that there is also great feedback from other areas, such as show pigeon breeding. Even people who otherwise have little contact with our hobby watch "Konstatiert - Pigeon News" regularly."

What are your goals for the next season? 

"I put my best racing pigeons on the breeding loft. It will be difficult to continue the great travel year 2022. I hope that the pigeons stay healthy, and maybe it will work next year with a placement among the top ten German Association Champions."

Greatest Achievements / Championships 2022 

Mortgage:

• 1. action man
• 1. RV Championship of the Association
• 2nd Championship of the Magazine “The pigeon”
• 4th world best pigeon sprint
• 8th world best pigeon all round
• 6th Horst Althoff memorial cup
• 13., 34., 58. As-Taube des Monats May
• 36th German VB Championship

Saxony:
 

• 1. Sachsenmeister old birds
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 12th and 13th ace hen of Saxony
• 1st and 2nd ace cock of Saxony

“Brieftaubensport International”:

• 8th German Ace Pigeon of the Month May
• 4th, 12th, 17th and 57th German Monthly Champion May 2022
• 6th German Ace Pigeon of the Month June
• 2nd German Monthly Champion June 2022
• 6th, 22nd and 53rd German Monthly Champion July 2022
• 11th, 13th and 23rd German Monthly Champion August/September
  

Regional Association:

•   1st German association championship
•   1. Regional Association Champion yearlings (internal)
•   1. RV Championship of the Association
•   2nd Regional Association Champion (internal)
•   2nd Championship of the Magazine “The pigeon”
•   1st, 2nd, 3rd ace pigeon month of May
•   2nd ace pigeon month of June
•   3rd, 5th, 9th ace pigeon month of July

RIRO EDP championship:

• 1st National League -A-
• 1. EDP Short Range MS and 1. EDP Long Range MS
• 1. EDV-AS – Championship (Best Couple) 2022
• 1st, 4th and 7th Best Traveled Ace Male 2022
• 1st, 3rd and 9th best traveled AS hen 2022
• 3rd EDP annual best championship 2022
• 3rd EDP year olds championship
• 6th EDP male championship
• 8th EDP Female Championship

TIPES carrier pigeon market championship 2022

• 3rd AS pigeon of the year 2022 (old pigeons) with pigeon

09024-20-1099 V

• 2nd AS pigeon of the year 2022 (year-old pigeons) with pigeon

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• 3. AS pigeon of the year 2022 (year-old pigeons) with pigeon

IF-21-0044303 W

VANROBAEYS Superstars 2022

• 3. Vanrobaey's 2022 Superstar of the Year (Altreise)
• 3. Vanrobaeys Superstar 2022 of the year (old bird) with pigeon 09024-20-1021 v