They only care about the pigeon's majestic appearance, the beauty it emanates through its stark shades of aquamarine, and most of all, the grace displayed as it streaks through the sky. I can feel pigeon racing professionals laugh in jest at this genuflection, but let's not forget that most of us have been led to the sport because of these same reasons. Every pigeon starts to live in a nest then must be transferred to a bigger loft after around 4 weeks. Once inside the bigger loft, the pigeon is trained to become familiar with its surroundings such as the location of food, water, and the entire look of the loft. Only after the pigeon's 6th and 7th week can it be made to fly higher and farther for practice. Check if the water and food have been contaminated with its own poop and immediately replace them before your pet gets into them. Dampness is a main source of problem because it is generally the breeding ground for parasites and germs. Therefore, make certain that you change the uneaten food and untouched water. In the United States, there is the Lou McElroy Futurity which was incepted in the year 2000. This race places the pigeons into various lofts and come under different handlers. What is basically great about futurity racing is that anybody who has hoped to join such event can enter his pigeons. Even when the birds don't have much training, it is still alright. As years go by, a lot more people have taken to raising pigeons. Gone are the days when only the nobles can have them. Most of the time, these birds are seen with racing enthusiasts, with the birds as the main attraction. The most successful modern racing pigeons were developed in Belgium. They were a result of a cross between the Cumulet and the Smerle. That's why you need to deliberate on many factors in order to become a successful breeder and produce potential champions. It's already a given that you need to use quality stock in order to increase the chances of breeding champions. There are three types of breeding: cross breeding, in breeding, and line breeding.