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Apr-05-2022

APRIL 4TH UPDATE

Thank you to all of the fanciers who have sent birds for reserved perches for the 2022 season. We currently have over 1800 birds at the loft and over 3600 birds signed up. There is still time to compete for the Biggest Payout in North America One Loft Racing. $225,000 for 1st Place!!

Our weather the past almost 10 days have been rain, rain, and more rain with chillier temperatures. We woke up April 1st to what we thought was an April Fool's joke with snow on the ground. It melted throughout the day thankfully. Mother nature fooled us a few weeks ago with 70 degrees and a few days in the 60's. This upcoming week looks to be the same with rain the next few days until Friday. Any breaks in the weather and the birds will be out.

Please remember that when shipping to the Hoosier Classic, we STRONGLY recommend you vaccinate your youngsters 2 weeks before shipping. Youngsters do not need to be here when they are 35 days old. We would prefer at minimum 45-50 days old. The older they are the better immunity they have especially if they have been vaccinated prior to shipping. Vaccinating the day before you ship can cause some stress on the birds, and also doesn't allow time to build immunity. A strong immune system is what will help the youngsters thrive in a OLR environment. If anyone has any questions regarding vaccines or shipping, please feel free to call the office and we are more than willing to answer any questions.

Breeders Connection

Again in 2022 there will be birds available For Sale from some of the Top Breeders in our sport.

Paul Daniel
Tim Lucas
Wes Lamons
Mark Mourton
Big Andy
Sam Younan (On the Drop 2021)
These fanciers will have birds available For Sale or you can reach out to them directly if you would like to enter birds bred by them

Frank & Dan McLaughlin
McLaughlin Lofts bred the winning bird twice at the Hoosier Classic
After speaking with Frank this week, he still has youngsters available for the Hoosier Classic 2022 Season.
Currently we do not believe there will be For Sale birds listed by Frank/Dan. If you would like birds entered on your behalf from them, you will need to contact them directly.

Mar-28-2022

$1,200,000
GUARANTEED PRIZE PAYOUT

This past weekend brought the cold temperatures back with very strong winds. We will show our first inventory today or tomorrow of the first 3 groups (weeks) of birds. Hopefully the wind lets up today and the birds can go out.
Overall the health is holding quite well. We did remove a few birds and fanciers have been notified. Before we move birds from quarantine they are vaccinated for PMV-Rota virus & pox. Three weeks later they are given a booster vaccine for PMV. Although we vaccinate, we strongly recommend giving your champions an advantage before arrival. Providing at least 1 PMV vaccination 2-3 weeks before shipping to any one loft race provides a jump start on their immunity. Shipping to a OLR, getting a vaccine after arrival, and being put into quarantine with many other birds in a new environment can be very stressful on the birds.
As a reminder we ask to please include payment in the box if you have not pre paid, and include loft name for reference.

We currently have over 3400 perches reserved for 2022 and almost 1600 birds here at the loft. Many birds were delivered over the weekend by fanciers close to our area. There are currently 5 weeks left to get birds shipped to the race. Come fly against the "ELITE" fanciers in the sport for a GUARANTEED prize of $1,200,000. The BIGGEST PRIZE in North America.
Come out for race weekend events and let us show you some "Hoosier Hospitality"

Beginning Saturday, one of the hottest auctions of the year hosted by Ganus Family Loft at their hunt lodge. Mike & Debbie provide a great event including a cookout, drinks, and a selection of world class pigeons at the annual Ganus Family Live Auction.
Sunday, shipping of the birds at the Hoosier Classic Loft in the afternoon including lunch and drinks, followed by the Hoosier Classic Banquet at Blue Chip Hotel & Casino with an all you can eat buffet & open bar. After dinner will begin the Loft Calcutta (new for 2022, must be present to participate), followed by live music so bring your dancing shoes.
Monday - Race Day, will start with another elite auction by America's Dream Loft (Jim Gabler). Jim has never held back when purchasing some of the Best Families of Pigeons. He has also stated that some of his "key" breeders will be up for sale in this auction.
A full buffet & open bar are also provided at the Hoosier Classic Loft on race day, along with raffles and the opportunity to purchase products from Vita King.

- $1,200,000 Guaranteed Prizes
- 1st Place - $200,000
- 250 Paid Prize Positions
- 4 Race Average Speed
- Knockout Competition
- Ladies Competition
- Over 4,000 sq ft of Quarantine
Space
- 8512 sq ft of Loft space
- Over 7,000 perches
- Monthly Veterinarian Testing
- Any paid entries over 2400 will have 80% added to prize money
- GPS Tracking on all races
- Live Video Stream of all races
- 24 hr Loft Security Monitoring by Pro-Vigil

Feb-13-2022

Don't Miss Out On The
GUARANTEED PAYOUT!!
$1,200,000 In Prizes

Ready. Set. Ship!!

The Hoosier Classic 2022 Kicks Off this upcoming week with the start of birds being accepted.
We would like to take a minute to remind participants of a few rules & tips before shipping.
We will start accepting birds February 17th. There have been several phone calls with breeders saying they will be shipping on Monday (2/14). Birds should arrive between Wednesday & Thursday, however occasionally we see birds on Tuesday.
We ask that all birds shipped have the perch fees included in the box. Perch fees are $200 per bird for the 2022 season. There is a link available on our website to print the Registration Form to include in the box.

We have again provided the shipping tips below for shipping youngsters. We can not stress enough to please not overcrowd boxes.

The shipping address is
Hoosier Classic
10258 S 1150 W
Wanatah, IN 46390

Recommended Shipping Boxes

Available from Vita King Products

Feb-08-2022

We have seen several posts on Social Media regarding the cost of shipping birds. Over the past few years the postal rates have increased substantially for "Express" packages. In an effort to combat those rising costs, the box companies have made adjustments to their shipping boxes.
For all of the birds we ship, whether it be returning birds from the Hoosier Classic or shipping our own youngsters out we use the shipping boxes made from Horizon Microenvironments. These boxes have been redesigned to stay within the USPS limits for shipping.

In an effort to help breeders pay reasonable shipping fees vs. high shipping charges we are providing information to help.

First, we recommend that you print shipping labels at home. There are several services available to print at home such as: "Click -n- Ship"on the USPS website, Stamps.com, Shipping Easy, Shippo, Pirateship.
All of these services allow you to enter information yourself and offer a small to medium discount on shipping depending on which service you use and the qty of boxes you ship. All of these services will more than likely require an account to be created but in the long run should save you money.

Next, for the boxes that we use (I can't speak regarding boxes from other companies), I suggest using the dimensions provided below. Do not leave it to a Postal Employee to measure the box for you. They will more than likely over measure.
2 Bird Box - 18 x 8 x12
Initial Weight should be 3 lbs for 1 bird and add a pound for each additional bird.
This box is not designed to hold 5 birds, please do not overcrowd boxes.

3 Bird Box - 12 x 12 x 10
Initial Weight should be 5 lbs with 3 birds in it. Without dividers, holding young birds you could put 4 birds in the box.
This box is not designed to hold 6 birds, please do not overcrowd boxes.

The Key To This advice is to PRINT LABELS AT HOME. It will save you time and money.

The boxes shown below are available from Vita King Products

Hopefully this information is helpful for anyone shipping birds in the coming weeks/months.

2 - Bird Box
Dimensions 18 x 8 x 12

3 - Bird Box
Dimensions 12 x 12 x 10

Feb-05-2022

We are just under 2 weeks away from beginning to accept birds for the 2022 season. We want to take a minute to remind fanciers of some simple shipping tips that can help your youngsters succeed in any OLR. We follow these steps in our own breeding program and when shipping youngsters as well.

- Vaccinate youngsters at 24 days old for PMV & Paratyphoid
By vaccinating your youngsters before you ship them you help to jumpstart their immune system.

- Provide Ideala Pills from 14-24 days of age for strengthening of youngsters. Ideala Pills are full of essential vitamins and minerals to help ensure growth & vitality.

- Treat for Canker with Canker Max or other canker treatment the day of weaning.

- Feed large seeds for 5 days when weaning to ensure birds know how to eat large seeds. After 5 days you can switch to a regular mix.

- Make sure youngsters know how to drink from a standard bullet drinker. These are the most common drinkers used in a OLR.

- When shipping, please follow the directions for the type of shipping box you are using. 2 bird boxes are designed for 2 birds, not 4. Overcrowding can cause stress.

- Day of shipping provide a Top Pill to each bird followed by a syringe of water. These 2 steps will help maintain health during shipping.

- Use straw for shipping boxes instead of shavings to help prevent respiratory problems. Shavings have an excessive amount of "dust" with them. Being in an enclosed box the birds are then breathing in that dust.

- Ship youngsters between 45 - 60 days old. This is an ideal age for birds to ensure their immune system is up and running. Youngsters straight out of the nest are to young to ship to any OLR.

6 Birds on the drop in 2021
Each Taking Home A Check for
$132,500
Plus an additional $25,000 to the
First Bird In The Clock!

Remember
Hoosier Classic has
$1,200,000.00 in
GUARANTEED PRIZES!!!!
There is no "IF" in our Payout!
COME AND BEAT THE BEST!

Feb-01-2022

Hoosier Classic
Starts Accepting Birds
February 17th, 2022

The 2022 Season will soon be underway and we are ready!
There is $1.2 MILLION in GUARANTEED PRIZES FOR 2022
Top Breeders from around the world will compete for the
BIGGEST PRIZE in NORTH AMERICA!!

Hoosier Classic Offers:
-4 Race Series
-$225,000 1st Place
-$25,000 for 1st Bird in the Clock
-250 Paid Positions on Final
-10 Average Speed Prizes
-Knock Out Competition
-Ladies Competition
-$200 Perch Fee
-$600 Activation
-Final Race Weekend Events Include
-Lunch during basketing
-Banquet Dinner & Open Bar
at Blue Chip Hotel & Casino
-Lunch & Open Bar day of Race
-Auctions throughout the weekend

-Great Event with Great People
That Love The Sport

Be Part Of The Winners Circle In 2022

Hoosier Classic Paid Out
$132,500 to each bird on the
1st drop (6 Birds) in
2021!!

Don't Fly Against The Rest!!
Come & Beat The BEST!!!!

Jan-21-2022

Over 1600 perches reserved as of today for the 2022 Season and it's only January.
We still have strong commitments from both Kuwait & South Africa for 2022 entries

Hoosier Classic Did The Math For You!!!
$1,200,000 in Guaranteed Prizes!
Over 300 different Prize Payouts!
No Prize Payout is LESS THAN $1000

To be the BEST you have to BEAT THE BEST!
Come Fly Against some of the world's most Elite One Loft Fanciers again in 2022!
Hoosier Classic International Will Host Top Fanciers from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Kuwait, Iraq, South Africa & more.

Hoosier Classic Offers

- 4 Race Series
125 Miles - 160 Miles - 220 Miles - 360 Miles
100 Mile Activation Not Included as Race

- Knock Out Competition

- Ladies Competition

- Top 10 Ace Pigeon Awards

- 250 Prizes Paid on FINAL RACE

- 8400 sq ft State of the Art Loft

- Final Race Banquet at Blue Chip Hotel & Casino

- Final Race Event Provided at the Loft
(Includes Lunch & Open Bar)

Congratulations to President Cyril of Phala Phala Lofts for placing 5th (Equal 1st) on the Final Race 2021
(Pictured Mike Ganus, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, & Hendrik Von Wielligh)
Thank you to Mike Ganus for delivering the trophies to the South Africa Winners from 2021 while visiting South Africa this month.

Dec-17-2021

5 PERCHES FOR AUCTION ON IPIGEON

Hoosier Classic currently has up for auction on iPigeon 5 perches for the 2022 season.

The proceeds from this auction will benefit "Abby," a young girl battling a rare form of brain cancer. All proceeds will be donated to Abby's mother, a single mother enduring this battle with her daughter.

Bids can be placed via the iPigeon website.
Auction ends December 26th

Click To Visit iPigeon

Click the photo to see a short video of Abby

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