In the announcement published on October 1, 2026, Iga pigeonkeeping's September care practices for the 2027 season were summarized.
The September management program was planned in two parts (beginning and end of month) using management schedules; end-of-month feeding adjustments were specified separately. Water-bath procedures performed at the start of the month and the disinfection of drinking water containers were included in the program.
Emphasis was also placed on outdoor exercises and training; the documentation includes images and explanations under the headings outdoor exercises (1–3) and four-way training (1–2).
Images related to the practices were uploaded by JRPA to YouTube (https://youtu.be/Meb5YuzNU7Q). Those interested can watch the video to see the procedures.
The general statement also summarized the structure of the racing pigeon community in Japan: racing pigeons are a sport in which birds from different breeders' lofts are released from the same point to race back to see which returns faster; about 10,000 enthusiasts in the country are involved in the sport and participate under two main organizations.
