In this interview, Dragoș Lopătaru, an experienced pigeon racer from the UNCR Columba, Prahova branch, shares insights from his nine years of experience in the extreme marathon category. He discusses his focus on breeding long-distance pigeons, primarily sourced from local breeders to adapt to the challenging terrain of central Romania. Dragoș details his flexible flying system, combining widowhood and natural methods, and emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition and careful health management for preparing pigeons for extreme marathons. He also highlights the value of adjuvants like Garlic Oil and Detox Plus from Cest Pharma. Dragoș offers advice to newcomers, stressing the importance of specialization and investing in quality pigeons from successful local breeders.
