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certain periods, the protein requirements of the
pigeon are higher. Especially during the breeding-
and moulting season, a rich of high - grade proteins
is indispensable.
Not only quantity of proteins, yet also their
composition is of the utmost importance. Proteins
are made from amino acids. It is very important
that all amino acids are present in a sufficient
amount. In most grain mixes, the important amino
acids (metnionine and lysine) are insufficiently
present. Moreover the total protein percentage
is in these grain mixes often too low.
Researchers established that the ideal protein
percentage in the ration during the breeding period
should be 17 to 18%. Yet most breeding mixtures
contain but 14 15% protein. By adding Succes -
Corn To the ideal protein percentage can be brought
to ideal level and the quality of the protein
can be improved. Succes - Corn is in fact an extruded
food with high percentages of high grade proteins,
supplemented with the essential amino acids lysine
and methonine.
Also during the moulting period the use of Succes
- Corn is highly recommended. Feathers are in
fact principally made up of proteins.
The accompanying graph illustrates how the protein
percentage increases in accordance with the amount
of Succes-Corn added to the ration. Succes-Corn
also assures a supply of vitamins, minerals and
trace elements. |
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In most breeding mixes, 20% (one fifth of the
ration).
Succes-Corn should be added to obtain 17% protein
in the ration.
During the breeding season, this would mean 12
grams ( 1 tablespoon ) per pigeon for a total
daily food intake of about 60 grams
RECOMMENDED AMOUNT SUCCES - CORN
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RACING
PERIOD 4 g |
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YOUNG
PIGEONS 4 g |
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BREEDING
PERIOD 12 g |
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MOULTING
PERIOD 12 g |
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WINTER
PERIOD 4 g |
4 g = 1teaspoon - 12 g = 1 tablespoon
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