1. To buy carrier pigeons, you need to choose a regular carrier pigeon market or carrier pigeon farm. Pay attention to the variety, health status, age and other information of homing pigeons, and choose homing pigeons that meet the standards;
2. Handling the carrier pigeon ring number: After purchasing the carrier pigeon, it is necessary to handle the carrier pigeon ring number, which is the obligation of the carrier pigeon breeder and the legal certificate of carrier pigeon breeding. The specific treatment process can be consulted by the local carrier pigeon association or the animal health supervision agency;
3. Apply for a breeding license: According to local regulations, pigeon breeders need to apply for a breeding license from the supervising agency for animal health. Specific procedures and materials to be provided can be consulted with local animal health supervision institutions;
4. Epidemic prevention: Pigeon breeders need to carry out epidemic prevention on homing pigeons regularly, including vaccination. Specific epidemic prevention measures and cycles can be consulted with local animal health supervision institutions.
Feeding homing pigeons should pay attention to the following matters:
Reasonable feeding environment: homing pigeons need a clean, ventilated and suitable feeding environment, which can be adjusted according to different seasons and climate changes. Pigeon farms should be kept dry and hygienic, cleaned and disinfected regularly;
2. Healthy feeding methods: Pigeon breeders need to adopt healthy feeding methods to ensure the feeding, hygiene and rest needs of homing pigeons. At the same time, we should pay attention to prevent the spread of diseases among homing pigeons and carry out regular epidemic prevention and medical care;
3. Reasonable feed mix: Pigeon feed needs to be reasonably matched according to age, sex, season and amount of exercise. Compound feed or self-made feed can be used, but attention should be paid to the quality and hygiene of feed;
4. Standardized management: Pigeon breeders need standardized management, including ring number management, breeding certificate management and carrier pigeon epidemic prevention management. At the same time, we must abide by relevant laws and regulations and industry norms, and do not violate relevant regulations.
To sum up, different regions may have different regulations and procedures, so it is best to consult relevant local institutions or professionals before specific operation.
Legal basis:
Article 13 of the Measures for the Administration of Animal Quarantine
Animals and animal products sold or transported shall pass the official veterinary quarantine of the local county-level animal health supervision institution and obtain the animal quarantine certificate before leaving the place of origin. Handling individual industrial and commercial households requires the following procedures:
(a) the application for registration of individual industrial and commercial households signed by the applicant;
(2) the identity certificate of the applicant;
(3) Proof of business place;
(4) Other documents required by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.