Every pigeon feeding program has a different objective.
Some birds need an everyday seed mixture. Others are preparing for demanding racing work, breeding, recovering after competition or entering a lower-activity resting period.
Green Valley Grains offers five purpose-specific pigeon mixtures:
Choosing between them starts with understanding the bird’s workload, life stage and body condition.
Green Valley Pigeon Mix is an everyday all-natural seed mixture containing:
The mixture also contains IAH ProN8ure to support a balanced intestinal microbial population and normal digestion.
Pigeon Mix is available in a 20kg and 5kg bag.
As with all supplementary pigeon feeds, it should be considered as part of the bird’s complete feeding program rather than assessed in isolation.
High Flyer is Green Valley’s premium mixture formulated specifically for racing pigeons.
Its ingredients include:
The published typical analysis is:
The combination of energy-dense grains, oilseeds and added oil makes High Flyer suited to pigeons undertaking greater racing workloads.
High Flyer is available in 20 kg
Because this mixture already contains oil-rich ingredients and ProN8ure, owners should avoid automatically adding more oil or another probiotic without considering the total ration.
Racing Pigeon Mix is a high-carbohydrate blend based around whole maize and wheat.
Its ingredients include:
The published typical analysis is:
This combination provides a useful balance of carbohydrate energy, protein-containing peas and additional energy from safflower and oil.
Racing Pigeon Mix is available in a 20 kg bag.
Breeding pigeons have increased nutritional demands associated with reproduction, crop-milk production and feeding growing youngsters.
Green Valley Breeder Mix with Popcorn is a higher-protein blend containing:
The published typical analysis is:
The higher protein level helps make this mixture appropriate for breeding birds when incorporated into a properly managed breeding ration.
Breeder Mix is available in a 20 kg bag.
Breeding birds must also have access to an appropriate mineral and calcium source. Calcium should be considered alongside phosphorus, vitamin D and the composition of the complete diet.
Depurative Pigeon Mix is a lighter, maize-free mixture suitable for the sports season or resting period.
Its ingredients include:
The varied grains provide a less energy-dense option for periods when pigeons do not require the richer fuel supplied by a demanding racing ration.
Depurative Pigeon Mix is available in a 20 kg bag.
It may be particularly useful when workload has decreased and the objective is to maintain condition without allowing birds to become overly heavy.
Green Valley Pigeon Mix and High Flyer Mix contain IAH ProN8ure.
ProN8ure is a live, multi-strain probiotic containing seven naturally occurring bacterial strains from the following groups:
Green Valley includes ProN8ure to help maintain a balanced intestinal microbial population and support normal digestion.
The inclusion is particularly convenient because the probiotic is already incorporated into the feed. Owners do not need to routinely add a second probiotic unless it has been recommended as part of a professionally reviewed program.
ProN8ure should still be understood as nutritional support. It does not prevent or treat pigeon diseases such as canker, coccidiosis, salmonellosis, rotavirus, pigeon paramyxovirus or H5 avian influenza.
A practical way to select a Green Valley mixture is to ask what the bird is currently doing.
Consider Pigeon Mix as an everyday seed blend, then evaluate whether the entire ration supplies the necessary vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
High Flyer offers the greatest published energy density of the Green Valley pigeon mixtures discussed here. It may suit harder racing work when intake and body condition are carefully managed.
Racing Pigeon Mix provides a high-carbohydrate option based around whole maize and wheat.
Breeder Mix provides a higher-protein blend for breeding pigeons. The full breeding program must also account for calcium, minerals and the nutritional needs of growing youngsters.
Depurative Pigeon Mix provides a lighter, maize-free alternative for reduced workloads and resting periods.
Any change between pigeon mixtures should be introduced progressively.
A sudden dietary change can reduce intake or upset normal digestion. During the transition:
Measured feeding is important. Even a well-formulated racing mixture can make pigeons too heavy when it is supplied in excess.
The name on the bag provides guidance, but the bird’s condition provides the final answer.
Monitor each pigeon’s workload, appetite, weight, breast muscle, droppings and recovery. Adjust the quantity and energy density of the feed rather than relying on supplements to correct an unsuitable base ration.
With the right Green Valley mixture, careful portion control and clean water, pigeon owners can build a feeding program that supports performance without unnecessary complication.
View the complete Green Valley Grains Bird Range or contact your local Green Valley stockist for current product availability.
Product ingredients, analyses and pack sizes should always be checked against the current bag label. This article provides general nutritional information and does not replace veterinary advice.