Our training is on-track for the first live toss planned for 3rd May. The road training has intensified, and the pigeons are responding well.
The weather has been reasonable with clear skies and moderate temperatures in the low 30 degrees Celsius (85 to 90 deg F). We expect temperatures to drop as we now go into the short winter months. There are daily hawk attacks which scatter the pigeons far and wide, but the pigeons are getting fitter and wiser with time.
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Since the last loft list the pigeons are being flagged and tossed daily from short distances in small groups. They are flying well and are learning to cope with hawk attacks with experience and as they gain fitness. The very high temperatures have cooled with the recent rains we have received. Central to Southern Africa, including the whole of Zimbabwe is in the midst of a devastating drought which will make racing difficult. We have shortened the 6 Hotspot races and the Final in anticipation.....
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Please see the latest loft list here – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=762
We are happy with the progress and will only start road training when the pigeons are ranging well. The numbers will fluctuate as some pigeons might not trap for a couple of days.
Birds were entered into teams randomly by the system. Please remember that you can move birds between teams up to 31 .....
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Please see the latest loft list here – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=749
All pigeons are included except 2 delayed shipments which will be added in due course. Please let us know urgently if you notice any errors.
All pigeons on the list are out the loft and almost all are through the moult. Pigeons are not being forced to fly yet but we plan to start that next week i.....
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Announcement of intake dates for the 2025 Race Season
Now that the intake for 2024 is complete we wish to advise our valued clients of the intake dates for the 2025 Yearling Series.
Breeding should be planned taking into account when our quarantine loft will open and the desired age when the birds enter the race loft.
Birds for specific intakes should be delivered to agents or shippers before the intake dates into Zimbabwe. Exact intake dates will be a.....
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The pigeons are doing well here in Victoria Falls and are in super health. Many are in heavy body moult and are confined under the nets at the moment not to hinder the moult.
Please see the latest loft list here – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=732
Please let us know urgently if you notice any errors.
Please be reminded that fanciers that owe any money, even if partial fees have been paid, .....
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Almost all of the pigeons for the 2024 season are now in the Race Loft and are on the current loft list – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=728
There are 340 pigeons still at our quarantine site which are not included on the loft list as they are waiting for veterinary clearance before they will be transferred to the Race Loft.
The pigeons are in good health and great con.....
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Loft List
Please see the current loft list of new birds which have moved to the race loft and previous entries that have had perch fees and initial activations paid – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=724
There are other pigeons still in quarantine and more shipments being received. Replacement pigeons by now should have been sent. Kindly check the list and let us know if there are a.....
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Please note that the original final race date was planned for Friday 2nd August 2024. Unfortunately the accommodation that week in which we had intended to hold the events is fully booked and in fact many bookings are being made 2 years in advance. We have secured accommodation at Insika Lodge (next door to the pigeon loft) and Shongwe Lookout for the 22nd July to 28th July.
In order to fit in with available accommodation the Final Race will therefore be held on Friday .....
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The intake to Victoria Falls is closing soon. We have had unprecedented challenges for us because of serious outbreaks of Avian Influenza in the neighbouring country South Africa. Extra precautions have been implemented by our state vets to safeguard the poultry industry in Zimbabwe.
Our intake numbers are less than hoped for this year but there is still a chance to enter from some regions. The last pigeons must be received in Zimbabwe by 31st December 2023. This means .....
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SUMMARY | Total | Prizes |
---|---|---|
Final Race | US$ 600,000 | 350 |
Super Ace | US$ 300,000 | 100 |
6 Hotspot Races | US$ 200,000 | 270 |
Grand Averages | US$ 75,000 | 25 |
Elite Competition | US$ 65,000 | 10 |
Knock-Out Competition | US$ 10,000 | 1 |
26th July 2024