Introduction

Pigeons are a type of bird that has been domesticated and bred by humans for centuries. Pigeon breeding has proven to be highly successful with the use of scientifically balanced formulas developed by Yembroos Animal Feeds India Private Limited, offering premium concentrated pigeon feeds for both fattening and breeding purposes. Whether for large-scale commercial pigeon farming or by amateur enthusiasts, Yembroos® feeds deliver measurable results. It is well established that under optimal conditions, a productive pigeon pair can raise up to 24 squabs annually, thanks to the high nutritional value of Yembroos® feeds. These diets enable the production of heavy squabs weighing 300–400 grams at just 30 days of age, driven by healthy parent birds and sufficient crop milk during the initial days of the chick’s life.

Yembroos® Pigeon Feeds in mesh form are designed to be nutritionally dense and economically efficient, helping ensure robust squab growth without the need for supplementary feed inputs. On average, 40–45 kg of feed per pair with 15 squabs annually is sufficient to support breeding and fattening. With proper care and nutrition, the genetic potential of high-performing pigeon lines can be maximized to produce superior broiler breeds.

What sets Yembroos® feed apart from traditional grain mixtures is its homogeneous composition and nutrient stability. Unlike loose grains that allow selective feeding, the balanced mesh feed prevents nutritional imbalance by ensuring pigeons consume all necessary nutrients in one go. The formulation includes corn (the main energy source), wheat, bran, soybean (a premium protein source), essential fats, vitamins, and a complete blend of trace minerals. These nutrients support growth, reproductive performance, sexual maturity, and fledgling development. Whether for commercial lofts or hobby breeders, Yembroos® offers a complete line of pigeon feeds tailored for different life stages and breeding cycles.

Yembroos® Pigeon Feed

Pigeons have long been domesticated and selectively bred for utility, sport, and beauty. With modern pigeon farming gaining popularity, both for commercial squab production and ornamental breeding, optimal nutrition has become a cornerstone of successful outcomes. Yembroos Animal Feeds India Private Limited introduces a specialized line of balanced pigeon feeds under its Yembroos® brand, developed to meet the exacting needs of breeding, racing, and show pigeons. These feeds are nutritionally optimized, expertly blended, and designed to support growth, reproductive performance, muscle development, immunity, and feather quality across all pigeon breeds and categories.

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Product Overview

I. Yembroos® Pigeon Fattening Feed (PF-0217) – 17% Protein

Daily intake: Approx. 120g per bird

This high-performance formula is scientifically designed for squab growth and weight gain. Enriched with 17% digestible protein, it promotes rapid muscle and tissue development, strong skeletal structure, and high squab survivability. It also boosts resistance to disease and enhances feed-to-meat conversion. Ideal for early-stage growth and commercial broiler squab production.

Vitamin Profile:

1. Vitamin A: Enhances immunity, growth, and eye health

2. Vitamin B Complex: Supports energy metabolism and digestion

3. Vitamin C: Improves stress resistance and heat tolerance

4. Vitamin D: Facilitates calcium and phosphorus absorption and bone formation

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II. Yembroos® Premium Pigeon Feed (PF-0317) – 17% Protein

Daily intake: Approx. 100g per bird

This advanced blend is formulated for carrier pigeons and exhibition/show breeds. Using a six-stage blending and grinding process under low-temperature, high-speed conditions, this feed maintains nutrient integrity while maximizing palatability and uniformity. Designed for maximum energy output, it supports long-distance flights, rapid recovery, feather quality, and visual appeal.

Key Benefits:

1. Improves feed conversion efficiency and reduces waste

2. Promotes faster squab growth and earlier market readiness

3. Provides consistent nutrition across all pigeon types and sizes

4. Formulated for optimal digestion, immunity, and vitality

5. Suitable for local, imported, racing, and display breeds

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Feeding Management Guidelines

1. Feeding Frequency: Offer feed twice daily – morning and evening

2. Consumption Window: Feed should be consumed within 1–2 hours; discard leftovers

3. Adjust Quantity: Increase or decrease feed based on consumption behavior

4. Avoid Ground Feeding: Always use raised, covered feeding troughs to avoid contamination

5. Drinkers: Use clean, deep drinking troughs protected from fecal matter

6. Grit/Sand: Supply coarse sand and mineral mixtures at all times to aid digestion

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Important Considerations

1. Squab require high-quality nutrition in the first 5–6 weeks to reach proper flying age

2. Low-nutrient feeds increase mortality and feed intake, reducing profitability

3. Feed should not be overly fine; powdered or dusty feeds are unhygienic and spoil easily

4. Feed consumption increases during cold weather and squab feeding periods

5. Parents’ care and feed quality determine squab growth and survivability

 

Selecting a Quality Breeding Pair: Expert Guidelines by Yembroos®

At Yembroos Animal Feeds India Private Limited, we understand that breeding champion pigeons is a precise science — one that blends genetics, performance lineage, and experience. While even the finest bloodlines cannot guarantee success, starting with superior breeding stock significantly increases your chances of producing competitive, high-performance birds.

Why Lineage Matters

The first rule in breeding elite pigeons is simple: winners are bred from winners. A bird’s pedigree is your first and most valuable indicator of its breeding potential. Quality stock typically comes from well-established inbred, line-bred, or hybridized families that have consistently produced race winners or show-quality offspring. A pigeon that has emerged from multiple generations of champions carries a greater likelihood of transmitting the right combination of genes to its young.

However, genetics alone aren’t enough. Even top stock birds may need multiple test pairings to identify the right mating combinations. This is where the art of the seasoned breeder comes into play — knowing how to align aerodynamic structure with psychological strength and reproductive compatibility.

Assessing Untested Breeding or Racing Birds

When evaluating untested birds, there are three pillars of champion potential:

1. Physical Qualities

   1. Bone structure: Must be solid yet lightweight for optimal aerodynamic lift

   2. Feather quality: Should be silky, dense, and flexible

   3. Wing design: Efficient wing shape directly impacts endurance and maneuverability

2. Physiological Traits

   1. Fitness metabolism: A well-conditioned bird converts energy more efficiently

   2. Homing instinct: Must be deeply ingrained, ideally heritable from proven bloodlines

   3. Stress tolerance and immunity: Key to survival and recovery during races

3. Psychological Attributes

   1. Determination and racing attitude

   2. Focus and ability to orient quickly

   3. Competitive spirit and will to return home

While experienced breeders can evaluate many of these traits “in the hand,” the ultimate test remains the race basket. Only performance in real-world conditions reveals whether a bird possesses the physiological and mental edge to become a champion.

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Breeding Bird vs. Racing Bird: Shared Foundations, Different Roles

Selecting breeding birds involves more than just racing records. While race performance in progeny remains the gold standard, breeding stock is also chosen based on pedigree integrity, consistent physical traits, and family performance history. The physical demands for breeding success mirror those of racers — efficient bone structure, strong wings, and feather quality — all contribute to the transfer of key traits.

The physiological qualities of a stock bird are often inferred through family data, but ultimately, the breeding success of any pigeon is validated by the racing performance of its children and grandchildren.

Good Feather & Handling for Quality Racing Pigeons

At Yembroos Animal Feeds India Pvt. Ltd., we understand that champion pigeons are built, not just born. While genetics play a foundational role, the physical structure, feather quality, and loft conditions ultimately determine race-winning performance. Every world-class racing and breeding pigeon shares one common trait: excellent feathering and superior handling quality.

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Handling for Quality: The Breeder’s Instinct

When experienced fanciers handle a racing pigeon, they instinctively evaluate its aerodynamic efficiency — the alignment of physical features that affect flight performance. This intuitive skill, honed through years of breeding and racing, helps them identify birds with poor structure and cull them early, even before training begins.

While race performance remains the ultimate test, handling reveals vital clues about a bird’s wing alignment, muscle tone, balance, buoyancy, and general conformation. A well-handled pigeon should feel tight, buoyant, and streamlined in the hand. Though physical attributes alone don’t guarantee racing success, they provide the framework on which speed and endurance are built.

Aerodynamically sound birds exhibit:

1. A strong yet light bone structure

2. Smooth, tight-feathered contouring

3. Proper wing form and tail balance

4. Natural buoyancy and relaxed posture when held

These qualities not only contribute to race-day performance but also pass on heritably to offspring — making them key traits for both racing and breeding stock selection.

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Feather Quality: The Foundation of Aerodynamic Performance

The feather is more than just plumage — it’s a high-performance flight surface. Silky, flexible, waterproof feathers reduce drag and enhance lift, allowing pigeons to fly farther with less fatigue. High oil content in healthy feathers ensures they lie tight and smooth, creating the aerodynamic “streamlining” needed for sustained, efficient flight.

Poor feather quality (dry, brittle, or loose) results in:

1. Greater air resistance (drag)

2. Reduced lift and flight efficiency

3. Premature fatigue

4. Decreased waterproofing, especially problematic in rainy conditions

Birds in peak form have “tight” feathers — contour feathers that overlap smoothly, creating a clean, aerodynamic surface. These birds glide effortlessly and recover quickly, traits critical for long-distance or endurance-based races.

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Environmental Management: Sunlight, Security, and Rest

Champion pigeons aren’t raised in poorly designed lofts. To maintain feather quality and overall health, sunlight and proper loft design are non-negotiables.

☀️ Sunlight & Elevated Flights

1. Direct sunlight stimulates Vitamin D production, essential for bone strength, feather regeneration, and reproductive health.

2. An elevated flight area enhances exposure to fresh air and UV light while keeping birds away from ground-based contaminants.

3. It also encourages natural behaviors like sunbathing, preening, and exercise, contributing to stronger immune systems.

🏠 Rest and Loft Design

Rest is recovery. A pigeon’s performance is deeply affected by the quality of its nighttime rest, especially in racing season. Key loft design features that promote rest include:

1. Stable temperature and humidity without sudden fluctuations

2. Draft-free ventilation with fresh, dust-free air

3. Dry interiors, free from mold and wet litter

4. Controlled bird density to prevent overcrowding

5. Cleanliness and hygiene, reducing exposure to pathogens

Race birds endure much more stress than breeders. Therefore, the race loft must prioritize darkness, security, and air quality to ensure full physical and psychological recovery between events.

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At Yembroos®, we believe that superior pigeons are the result of quality feed, selective breeding, expert handling, and optimal living conditions. Whether you’re preparing for local club races or aiming for national titles, paying attention to these fundamentals will elevate your loft’s success.

Temperature and Humidity Control in Pigeon Lofts

Maintaining the optimal loft environment is critical to preserving the health, form, and race-readiness of pigeons. While temperature plays a significant role, humidity control is often the more decisive factor in ensuring pigeons rest properly and remain disease-free. Together, these elements define the thermo-neutral zone — a condition in which pigeons neither expend excess energy to cool down nor warm up, allowing peak physiological performance.

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🌡️ Ideal Loft Conditions

For racing pigeons to stay in form:

1. Temperature should stay between 10°C and 30°C.

2. Humidity must be kept below 65%, with the optimal range between 50–60%.

While pigeons can tolerate moderate temperature fluctuations, high humidity, especially combined with cold (below 15°C), is particularly harmful. Excess humidity disturbs their night-time rest and suppresses immune function, increasing susceptibility to respiratory and digestive illnesses.

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💧 Detecting and Managing Humidity Issues

The pigeon droppings offer a natural indicator of humidity inside the loft:

1. Low humidity (<55%) yields dry, nutty-brown droppings.

2. High humidity (>65%), especially after cold, damp nights, leads to green, watery droppings — often reverting to normal as humidity drops during the day.

Humidity fluctuations are closely tied to geographical location:

1. Lofts near bodies of water, low-lying grassy areas, or in shaded locations (under trees or hillsides with limited sunlight) are particularly prone to elevated moisture.

2. Even two identical lofts may perform differently in different locations due to ambient humidity differences.

To manage this:

1. Insulation (especially roof and wall) helps prevent interior condensation, which raises internal humidity and breeds respiratory pathogens.

2. Louvres and properly positioned ventilation allow fresh air exchange without letting damp air stagnate.

3. Bar oil heaters can safely warm the loft when temperatures fall below 12°C, maintaining dryness and improving overnight rest.

4. Hygrometers are recommended to monitor humidity levels; alternatively, observe mineral powder (e.g., F-vite) or grit salts: these materials clump, darken, or become moist when humidity exceeds safe levels.

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🔧 Practical Tips for High-Humidity Lofts

1. Avoid building lofts near oceans, lakes, rivers, or fog-prone fields.

2. Ensure sunlight reaches the loft early to aid drying.

3. In rainy or humid climates, close the loft at night or during rain, but maintain airflow to prevent stale air buildup.

4. In cases of respiratory outbreaks, an open and well-ventilated loft is preferred to avoid reinfection due to microbial accumulation.

5. Avoid relying solely on dehumidifiers — their noise can disturb rest, making them unsuitable in most lofts.

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Proper temperature and humidity control ensures pigeons get quality rest, maintain form, and build resistance to disease. Whether you’re raising elite racing birds or high-performance breeders, a well-regulated loft is a non-negotiable foundation for success.

🕊️ Ventilation & Loft Hygiene for Racing Pigeons

Creating a healthy and high-performance environment for racing pigeons requires meticulous control of air quality, cleanliness, moisture, and space. Proper loft design is essential to maintain the physical condition and restfulness of the birds, directly impacting race outcomes.

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🌬️ Optimal Ventilation

Fresh air inside the loft is a non-negotiable standard. If the air indoors feels heavier or mustier than outside, the loft has a ventilation issue.

1. Open-front lofts, commonly used in dry inland areas, allow excellent airflow. Vents placed low on the back or side walls, under the perches, avoid harmful drafts.

2. In humid or cold regions, enclosed lofts are necessary to preserve race condition. These should remain open during the day and closed at night or during rain.

3. Ceiling or wall exhaust fans are effective for air exchange in enclosed lofts.

4. Ensure air remains fresh, oxygen-rich, and dust-free—an asthmatic visitor can often sense stale air more easily than instruments.

❗ Avoid drafts. Poorly placed vents that channel air directly over perching birds disturb rest and invite illness.

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🪶 Pigeon Density and Loft Restfulness

1. Overcrowding leads to poor rest, staleness, and reduced race performance.

2. Ideal bird density: 25 pigeons per 6x6x6 ft section.

3. Reduce numbers if frequent fighting or green droppings are observed.

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💧 Moisture and Wetness Control

1. Wet floors compromise immunity and lead to coccidiosis or sudden drop in form.

2. Avoid cleaning with water on cool days; clean when birds are out and loft can dry quickly.

3. Wooden floors (marine/form ply) are preferred for race lofts: warmer, easy to scrape, and better insulated than concrete.

4. Avoid concrete floors in race lofts unless centrally heated; they’re suitable for breeding lofts.

5. In humid climates, avoid wire floors, as moisture buildup below can lead to fungal outbreaks.

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🧼 Cleanliness & Daily Scraping

1. Clean at least once daily, preferably twice during racing season.

2. Helps in early disease detection and keeps the flock relaxed.

3. Design perches and floors for easy scraping — perches should extend outward for tool access.

4. Avoid sand in cold months; sudden over-ingestion may lead to gut pain.

5. If using straw, ensure it’s dry, dust-free, and fresh — musty or blackened straw can cause respiratory damage.

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☀️ Sunlight, Orientation & Positioning

1. Sunlight promotes vitamin D synthesis, feather quality, and vitality.

2. Loft should face between North-East and North-West to capture sunlight in cooler months (ideal in Australia and similar latitudes).

3. Keep lofts away from trees, fences, and damp areas; elevate for airflow and sun exposure.

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🛏️ Rest & Relaxation: The Comfortable Pigeon

A well-designed loft encourages pigeons to lie down comfortably on the perch or floor, wings relaxed — a sign of a calm, healthy bird.

1. Section sizes should be small and low: 6 ft deep × 5 ft wide × 6 inches above fancier’s height.

2. Smaller sections reduce stress, allow easy catching, and improve tameness.

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🧱 Recommended Loft Materials

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With proper ventilation, humidity control, and hygiene, the loft becomes a sanctuary for rest, recovery, and peak performance — ensuring your pigeons remain resilient, healthy, and ready to race.

🕊️ Respiratory Diseases in Racing Pigeons

Understanding, Identifying & Managing One of the Most Critical Threats to Race Performance

🔍 Common Clinical Signs

Respiratory diseases are among the most common and performance-limiting conditions in racing pigeons. Early detection is essential for treatment and to prevent long-term setbacks in flock health.

Watch for the following symptoms:

1. 🫁 Panting after flight – Even after mild exertion

2. 🤧 Sneezing – Frequent or persistent

3. 🪶 Reduced loft flying – Shorter duration, reduced energy

4. 🐦 Race losses – Increased drop-outs or birds returning late

5. 👁️ Discharge from the eyes and nostrils

6. 👃 Swollen cere and sinuses – Puffiness or asymmetry around nostrils

7. 🦴 Neck stretching or excessive swallowing – Indicates upper respiratory irritation

8. 😮‍💨 Yawning – An attempt to clear airways or compensate for labored breathing

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⚠️ The Impact on Racing Performance

Racing performance is directly proportional to the efficiency of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. These systems must deliver high volumes of oxygen to sustain flight over long distances.

1. During normal loft flight, oxygen demand increases 15x.

2. In headwinds or high-speed flight, oxygen consumption may rise 30x.

Without full respiratory health, the pigeon cannot meet this extreme energy demand, leading to:

1. Slower times

2. Poor recovery

3. Higher mortality during intense races

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🧬 Summary

Respiratory illness may arise from:

1. Viral or bacterial infections (e.g., Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, paramyxovirus)

2. Fungal spores in damp lofts (e.g., Aspergillosis)

3. Dusty, poorly ventilated lofts

4. Sudden temperature or humidity changes

5. Poor hygiene or overcrowding

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🛡️ Preventive Management

1. Maintain low humidity (<65%) and good ventilation.

2. Regularly clean and disinfect the loft (especially perches and floors).

3. Use proven feeds like Yembroos® Performance Mash, fortified with vitamins A, C, and D, essential for respiratory and immune health.

4. Implement biosecurity protocols—limit loft access, avoid external birds, and use quarantine for new arrivals.

5. Consult a vet for medication or vaccinations when needed.

 

✅ Checklist for Detecting Respiratory Disease in Racing Pigeons

Respiratory health is critical for flight performance. Regular physical assessment helps detect early signs of respiratory infection before performance suffers. Use this checklist as part of your routine flock health evaluation:

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🔍 1. Examine the Nostrils (Cere/Wattle Test)

1. Apply gentle sideways pressure to the cere/wattle.

2. Observation: Any discharge—watery, sticky, or mucous-like—indicates nasal inflammation or infection.

3. Conclusion: Presence of discharge reflects upper respiratory disease affecting the nasal cavity.

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👄 2. Inspect the Choanal Slit (Inside the Mouth)

1. Gently open the beak and check the choanal slit (V-shaped slit on the roof of the mouth).

2. Observation:

   1. A narrowed or partially closed slit indicates inflammation in the upper respiratory tract.

   2. A wide, clean slit is often a marker of top respiratory health and racing condition.

3. Importance: This region links the nasal cavity to the throat and is vital for heat regulation and hydration control during flight.

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🫁 3. Panting After Exercise

1. Monitor birds closely after training or loft flying.

2. Types of panting:

   1. Normal: Seen in healthy birds during hot weather, moulting, or early conditioning stages.

   2. Abnormal: Persistent panting even after mild exertion, seen alongside signs like gular fluttering (fluttering throat), indicates airway irritation or overheating due to infection.

3. Note: Panting also causes water and electrolyte loss, which may weaken performance further.

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⚠️ 4. Recognize the Deeper Impact

1. Advanced respiratory infections affecting the lungs and air sacs lead to:

   1. Inefficient oxygen transport

   2. Poor waste gas removal

   3. Cramped flight muscles

   4. Severe performance decline or total inability to fly

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Pigeon Feed Mash 

Pigeon Feed Mix

Racing Pigeon Feed

 

 

Breeding Pigeon Feed

 

Pigeon Lifecycle Feed

 

GENERAL DETAILS	Specification
Ingredients	Grains, Pluses, Essential Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals, Trace Minerals, Toxin Binders and Mold Inhibitor
Ingredient Profile	100% Vegetarian
Moisture (% Maximum)	12
Product Form	Seed Form / Pellet Form
Product Branding	Yembroos®
Net Weight	39 Kgs When Packed
Product Pricing	On Unit Basis (for each 39 Kgs Packing)
Production Capacity per Day	650 MT/Day
Factory Visit	Not Permissible
Fumigation	Aluminum Phosphide or Methyl Bromide (or any as per buyer specification)
Clinical Test Methodology	As per IS:2052 Proximate Analysis on Dry Matter Basis

 

Yembroos Animal Feeds India Private Limited, located in Thrissur District of Kerala, is a distinguished manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of premium-grade Pigeon Feed, Avian Feed, and Bird Feed. Renowned for its precision nutrition, consistent quality, and scientifically backed formulations, the company offers an extensive range of specialized feeds including Pigeon Starter Feed, Breeding Pigeon Feed, Racing Pigeon Feed, Fancy and Exotic Pigeon Feed, Pigeon Layer Feed, and tailored feed supplements. Operating globally under the trusted Yembroos® brand name, we serve as a leading Pigeon Feed Manufacturer, Exporter, Distributor, Vendor, and Feed Company, with equal expertise in Avian and Bird Feed solutions for ornamental, exotic, and performance breeds. Each feed is developed to support optimal health, fertility, and endurance, making Yembroos Animal Feeds India Pvt. Ltd. the preferred partner for pigeon breeders, racing lofts, aviaries, and bird feed distributors both in India and worldwide.