Pigeon Farming | Farmer's Weekly

Young fancier’s dream to bring pigeon racing to townships

Susan Marais — Wed, 25 May 2022 10:46:24 +0000

Lodumo Nkala is a young man with a plan: he wants to bring the sport of pigeon racing to South Africa’s rural townships. He shared his vision and strategy with Susan Marais.

Breeding a million-dollar bird

Sabrina Dean — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:21:54 +0000

Pigeon breeding and racing remains a popular pursuit, with some fanciers aiming for the ultimate goal of turning their hobby into a career. Sabrina Dean visited brothers Daniel and Justin King of Kingslea Lofts in Bloemfontein to find out more about the demands, and thrills, of the sport.

The Gysie Britz story

Staff Reporter — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 08:18:12 +0000

With his passion and skill, Gysie Britz raised the bar in South African pigeon racing. Thomas Smit spoke to the champion fancier about his success.

TRPF pigeons off to a good start

Caxton Magazines — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:40:26 +0000

It’s not unusual for Gauteng pigeon fanciers to experience a fast-paced start in the first six races of the season. With the races being from south to north, the prevailing south-westerly winds all but blow the birds home. This year has been no different.

The R5 million racing pigeon

Caxton Magazines — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 08:52:43 +0000

Golden Prince, currently the most expensive pigeon in the world, is owned by two South African fanciers.

How to be successful at pigeon racing

Caxton Magazines — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:42:04 +0000

To be successful at pigeon racing, you need to be fast, very fast, says Thomas Smit.

Pigeon club competitiveness

Caxton Magazines — Sat, 06 May 2017 13:44:45 +0000

With careful management and good quality birds, any fancier with the right attitude can become a contender, says Thomas Smit.

Cape Town pigeon fanciers 1st and 2nd place

Sindira Chetty — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 08:20:56 +0000

Pigeon fanciers Albert Lingenfelder and André Mills have again made their mark, this time in the inaugural Western Cape Classic.

New pigeon race to boost wildlife conservation

Sindira Chetty — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 08:13:12 +0000

With a ‘dream team’ at the helm and R10 million in prizes, the inaugural Victoria Falls World Challenge Pigeon Race is set to be a classic. Wildlife conservation will benefit too, says Thomas Smit.

SAPIR final results

Sindira Chetty — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 08:00:12 +0000

A comprehensive training programme ensured that the pigeons were fit for the demands of the final race, says Thomas Smit.