Matador Premium Start is a light pigeon racing mix designed for use in the first half of the racing week. It supports pigeons as they transition from recovery into the build-up phase, helping prepare birds for the next stage of their feeding programme.
This mix is particularly suited to lofts that value a structured, phased feeding approach and is commonly used with widowhood racing systems.
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Matador Premium Start has been developed as a preparatory feed to be used early in the week, following racing or rest days. Its role is to support balance and readiness before pigeons move onto higher-energy racing mixes later in the week.
The formulation is light and easily digestible, making it suitable for pigeons that do not yet require heavy energy input. This allows birds to maintain condition without becoming overfed during the early part of the week.
Premium Start is often used:
In some cases, following lighter races, Premium Start may be sufficient as the main feed for most of the week, with adjustments made only in the final days before basketing.
By using Premium Start as part of a structured routine, fanciers can help pigeons move smoothly from recovery into race preparation, maintaining consistency and control within the feeding programme.
| Raw Protein | 12.2% |
|---|---|
| Digestible Protein | 7.2% |
| Raw Fats | 6.4% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.7% |
| Raw Fibre | 6.3% |
| Energy | 3228 kcal/kg |
| Omega Ratio | 5 : 1 |
Premium Start is designed for use in the first half of the racing week, helping pigeons transition from rest or recovery into the preparation phase before higher-energy feeds are introduced.
It is best fed early in the week, following race day or rest days, as part of a phased feeding programme.
No. Premium Start is not intended as a race-day performance feed. It is a light preparation mix used before moving onto stronger racing mixtures later in the week.
Yes. After lighter races, especially those with favourable conditions such as tailwinds, Premium Start may be sufficient for most of the week, with adjustments only needed closer to basketing.
Yes. Premium Start is commonly used with widowhood hens and can form the main feed for much of the week, except for the final days before basketing.
Premium Start focuses on early-week preparation, while Premium Super Start is designed for immediate post-race recovery at the very start of the week.
Premium Start is a light, easily digestible mix, allowing pigeons to maintain condition without excessive energy intake during the early part of the week.
Yes. It is designed to work as part of a structured Matador feeding programme, followed by higher-energy mixes as basketing approaches.
Yes. It fits well into weekly racing routines where pigeons require controlled preparation rather than immediate high energy.
Yes. Its role is to prepare pigeons nutritionally for the next stage of the week, ensuring a smooth transition into race-focused feeding.
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