Most importantly, their homing instincts are too undeveloped to be able to spot the shortest route; these pigeons also tend to lose their way easily. As a result, short distance racers quit at the slightest provocation. Keeping the pigeons healthy is also very important and that is why physical conditioning should always be administered the moment a young pigeon learns to fly in order to develop strength, stamina and recovery time. Make sure that the loft has openings where air can enter and escape. The openings can be placed on roof or along the roofline. If air is scarce in the location where the loft is placed, installing exhaust fans should be able to help. Setting up an aviary also gives the pigeons the luxury to enjoy the fresh air at their own leisure. Henceforth, to be able to compete in the race, the bird must wear the uniquely numbered and permanent band or ring that it must wear from day 5 of its age. The racing pigeons are taken away from their comfort zones and into the racing organization's clubhouse or area. GPS is used to measure the distance between the race point and the bird's home. The entire purpose for which is to bring together all the top trainers from different countries who will then compete against each other for a stipulated prize. South Africa holds one of the hugest futurity races. The event is therefore referred to as the Million Dollar Race. It is only a one loft race which means that the pigeons included in the race should return to the same loft where they came from. The survey enables the pigeon flier to note of the distance flown as based on the time consumed by the bird to fly and then convert it into speed or yards per minute. There are now special commercial companies that a flier can contact to furnish this kind of service. Timing Clock This is the device that records the time that the pigeon has arrived home. If you are then remember that success in this form of racing is simple and easy; it's about teaching those winged creatures in the art of navigation and endurance. You need navigation so birds can fly on their own and return to their loft and endurance so that the birds can withstand long travels. Add up the 'care' ingredient and you have the perfect recipe for racing pigeon champs.