Clear upper airways for top prices

Why should we keep the airways clear? For decades, we pigeon breeders have been talking about how we need to keep the airways of our pigeons clear in order to achieve top prices. We are also convinced of this, and not only because it is important for the pigeons to be able to freely take in the optimal amount of oxygen, but because it has been known for several years that the orientation of racing pigeons can also be achieved through their sense of smell.

For this reason, we at Röhnfried have been pursuing the concept of strengthening the pigeon's airways from the inside for some time. On the one hand, this is done very successfully from the inside using the antibiotic mustard oils of nasturtium and horseradish, which – without damaging the pigeons’ intestinal flora – act on the respiratory tract via the bronchi (avimycin).

On the other hand, it is done through the liberating effects of the natural herbal oils such as thyme, licorice and eucalyptus, as they stimulate the ciliated epithelium of the lower respiratory tract (trachea) (breath-free) and thus allow dust particles to be expelled from the inside. However, if there are incrustations or heavy mucus build-up in the upper sinus area, we have recently started using another strategy to clear the airways.

With this new product from Röhnfried, it is possible to quickly and effectively clean stubborn incrustations and dust deposits from autumn and winter by producing heavy mucus in the upper mucous membranes. This new cleaner also has an antibacterial effect on the mucous membrane and thus helps to fight off pathogenic germs. Observations over the last few years show that these methods, in conjunction with probiotic bacteria as a protective shield (Avisana), can keep the sinus area healthy, which means that antibiotic treatments of the respiratory tract, which always have an undesirable side effect and affect the important intestinal balance, can be reduced to a minimum. In fact, it has now been very successful to completely avoid them during the racing season.

This new cleaner can be given directly into the pigeon's nose or administered via drinking water. Since we suspect a short-term clouding of the olfactory sense of orientation (sense of smell) shortly after using the preparation, we recommend that you apply it directly into the nose at least five days before the flight or training.