Hi,
How we clock our pigeons depends on what system each individual club uses. Some use manual clocks, some have electronic clocks and some clubs use both. Each bird is recorded separately.
With the E Clocks... each bird has an electronic 'race' band that has been coded for each bird. When the bird arrives home, it goes over an electronic scanner (much like the food store uses) in the way into the loft. The electronic clocks are then taken to the clubhouse and the readings printed off for each loft in the club. The fastest bird wins the race.
With a manual clock each bird is given a rubber leg band the day they get shipped to a race. On arrival home this rubber band is taken off the leg and put into a clock with holes for this perpose. A crank is turned, stamping the paper copy of the time and date. The clock is taken to the club and opened and the paper stamps are read.
We do the sport brcause it's fun, we love the birds and you meet lots of nice people. It's also fun when you win a race.
Are you doing a school project?
Thanks,
Connie from
Steacy Family Lofts
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Hi,
I was wondering if you could help me?
I'm doing some research into pigeon racing and was wondering if you could describe the clocking out system? The pigeon arrives back into the loft and do you remove the ring and put it into the clock? if this is so, how do you account for the whole flock?
Also what do you consider to be the reason you do this sport? for the breeding aspect, social aspect, the extension of a pet or any other reason?
It would be extremely helpful.
Many Regards
