We are continuing with training at the VFWCPR lofts with short tosses from varying directions. Most of the pigeons are through the moult and in excellent condition. The diet of the pigeons has changed from a moult mixture to a racing mixture.
We have done some modifications to the traps to slow the rate in which pigeons cross the antennas and we have constructed a new loading bay with electronic scales to weigh baskets of pigeons to ensure approximate numbers in each basket when training. Up to now we have counted all birds into the baskets which is time consuming.
Our new transporter from the Netherlands has finally been cleared through the port and is in transit to Zimbabwe.
It is still unclear when the lockdown imposed will be lifted. At the moment we are restricted to tossing from a maximum of 20km whilst in lockdown.
Our intake dates for the coming season remain unchanged for the time being, and are as follows;
INTAKE AND SHIPPING TO VFWCPR FOR 2021 SEASON |
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BIRDS ORIGIN |
SHIPMENT |
INTAKE DATES TO AGENTS |
EUROPE |
EU 1 |
9, 10, 11 June 2020 |
through Agents to DQVS |
EU 2 |
14, 15, 16 July 2020 |
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EU 3 |
18, 19, 20 Aug 2020 |
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EU 4 |
15, 16, 17 Sep 2020 |
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EU 5 |
24, 25, 26 Oct 2020 at Kassel |
UNITED STATES John E Nelson |
US 1 |
1 to 12 June 2020 |
John E Nelson |
US 2 |
6 to 17 July 2020 |
UNITED STATES Frank McLaughlin |
US 3 |
10 to 21 Aug 2020 |
Frank McLaughlin |
US 4 |
7 to 18 Sep 2020 |
Frank McLaughlin |
US 5 |
12 to 23 Oct 2020 |
CANADA Oscar & Linda De Vries |
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contact for details |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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Jurie Erwee, Ferdie Coetzer, Pieter Lerm |
SA 1 |
1 to 12 June 2020 |
SA 2 |
6 to 17 July 2020 |
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SA 3 |
10 to 21 Aug 2020 |
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SA 4 |
7 to 18 Sep 2020 |
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SA 5 |
12 to 23 Oct 2020 |
REST OF WORLD |
Please see website for Agents - arrangements for quarantine and shipping to be advised |
Herewith a list of pigeons still in our loft: https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=238
Best Regards,
The Victoria Falls Team
SUMMARY | Total | Prizes |
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Final Race | US$826,000 | 300 |
5 Hotspots | US$250,000 | 250 |
Super Ace | US$60,000 | 100 |
Grand Average | US$18,000 | 30 |
Elite | US$12,000 | 20 |
Knock Out | Trophy | 1 |
US$1,166,000 | 701 |
25th July 2025