{"product_id":"versele-laga-traditional-widowhood-20kg-free-p-p","title":"Versele-Laga Traditional Widowhood 20kg - Free P\u0026P","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVersele-Laga Traditional Widowhood 20kg — Sports Mix for Widowhood Racing Pigeons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersele-Laga Traditional Widowhood is a high-quality sports mixture formulated specifically for pigeons raced on the widowhood system. Made with red maize and high-quality ingredients, the mix provides the fats and proteins required to prepare pigeons before a race and support recovery afterwards. Can be combined with Colombine Energy Corn for additional energy. 20kg. Free P\u0026amp;P.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium sports mixture for widowhood racing pigeons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains red maize and high-quality grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides the fats and proteins needed for pre-race preparation and post-race recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily ingested by pigeons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Colombine Energy Corn for optimal fat content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality Versele-Laga formulation — made in Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20kg sack — Free P\u0026amp;P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed approximately 30g per pigeon per day on average. Can be given on return from racing to support recovery, or before the flight to top up energy reserves. Depending on flight distance, extra feeding can vary from 2 to 5 days. Always ensure fresh, clean water is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the widowhood system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe widowhood system is a racing method in which cocks and hens are kept separate, with the motivation of returning to their partner used to drive performance. A widowhood mix provides the energy and nutrition profile suited to birds trained and raced on this system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this mix contain red maize?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed maize is a high-energy grain popular in sports and racing mixes. It provides sustained energy for racing and training, and is a key ingredient in Versele-Laga’s widowhood formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with Colombine Energy Corn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Versele-Laga recommend combining Traditional Widowhood with Colombine Energy Corn to achieve the ideal fat content for widowhood racing birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before a race should I feed this mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mix can be given in the days leading up to a race to fill energy reserves, and on return from racing to support recovery. Typically 2–5 days of extra feeding around race day, depending on distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVersele-Laga is a Belgian manufacturer. Country of origin: Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Versele-Laga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55643354464632,"sku":"C-5410340111796AR","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6558\/2781\/files\/5410340111796pack.png?v=1787924845","url":"https:\/\/www.littlepeckers.co.uk\/products\/versele-laga-traditional-widowhood-20kg-free-p-p","provider":"Little Peckers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}