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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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The deadline for the Victoria Falls One Loft Pigeon Race intake is fast approaching! Don't miss out on your chance to win big in the 2024 race. Contact your agent now for any final intake dates!   Loft List   Please find herewith the latest l.....

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A reminder that the last Animals to Fly intake is this coming week 12-17 November in the Netherlands.   Contact an agent now to send your birds! - https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/agents.php   Please find out the last intake dates for other country shippers directly from them.   Kuwait Auction – 2023 season.....

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  Are you ready for the challenge? Watch this - https://youtu.be/cYMLD8zmqbY   Intake is still open! Contact an Agent - https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/agents.php   Loft List & activations/perch fee payments Herewith the latest list of birds which ar.....

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Bird List 28 September   Herewith the first list of birds which have completed quarantine – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=713   We still have a shipment from Turkey and the second European shipment (arriving with us today) in quarantine. They will appear on the next Loft List together with more birds that arrive.   Thank you to all fa.....

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INTAKE FOR 2024 SEASON STILL OPEN!   Don’t miss out on the intake for next year’s Yearling Series; the last intake is in November 2023. Get in touch with an agent near you NOW to send your birds - https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/agents.php   Shipment Arrivals   We have received 8 shipments of pigeons so far from the following fancier countries; Aus.....

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Are you in search of a high-flying champion for your pigeon loft? Look no further!   Fact: Many top performers are bred from pigeons who completed the Final in previous years.   Did you know that many top-performing pigeons that survive the tough conditions at Victoria Falls when crossed with good racers in fanciers' lofts often produce birds that excel?   Visit the PIPA auction and get your hands on a top perform.....

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There are 225 of the best performing pigeons in the 2023 Yearling Series on auction on PIPA - https://auctions.pipa.be/en/auction/2023-09-victoria-falls-world-challenge-pigeon-race-zw   Don’t miss out on buying some incredible birds!   Best regards, The Victoria Falls Team.....

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Pigeon Duiwe News TV Thank you to Pigeon Duiwe News from South Africa for attending and filming during our final race week. Watch this episode they published - https://youtu.be/DeUdI-SXOtA   Prize Giving Ceremony 2023 Please also watch the following video of our Prize Giving ceremony - https://youtu.be/bShH2e_uLfg .....

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Current Intake for 2024   We have started our intake for next years’ Yearling Series and the last receipt by us will be 8 December. Please contact an agent for exact intake dates if you are sending to the race – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/agents.php   The Terms and Conditions are on our website under the Terms drop down. Downloadable versions and Entry Forms are here - .....

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Watch this video from Frank McLaughlin regarding grading the pigeons for auction - https://youtu.be/1ZoViflrpIs   Please find below the lists of pigeons selected for the PIPA auction (227 birds) and Best Pigeons auction (41 birds). The remaining birds which have come back can be bought back by the activators based on the following;   1.  We have a space constraint in the shipment and quarantine so first .....

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RACE REPORT FINAL RACE 2023   The Final Race was held from Masvingo 583 km from the loft. The weather was clear with good visibility and a Northeast to North wind (side and headwind) over the whole distance. The wind was variable from 8 to 15 km per hour. The maximum temperature did not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. 735 pigeons were sent to the race. The first pigeon clocked after 8 hours 18 minutes of flying with a velocity of 1170 m/min and 45 minu.....

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