In certain periods, the protein requirements of pigeons  are higher. Especially during the breeding and moulting season, a rich supply of high-grade proteins is indispensable.

Not only the quantity of proteins, yet also their composition is of the utmost importance. Proteins are made from amino acids. It is very important that all amino acids are present in a sufficient amount. In most grain mixes, the important amino acids (methionine & lysine) are insufficiently present. Moreover the total protein percentage is in these grain mixes often too low.

Researchers established that the ideal protein percentage in the ration during the breeding period should be 17 to 18%. Yet most breeding mixtures contain but 14 to 15% protein. 

By adding SUCCES-CORN to the ration, the protein percentage can be brought to the ideal level and the quality of the protein can be improved, SUCCES-CORN is in fact an extruded food with high percentages of high-grade proteins, supplemented with the essential amino acids lysine and methionine.

Also during the moulting period the use of SUCCES-CORN is highly recommended. Feathers are in fact principally made up of proteins.

The accompanying graph illustrates how the protein percentage increases in accordance with the amount of SUCCES-CORN added to the ration. SUCCES-CORN also assures a supply of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

In most breeding mixes, 20% (one fifth of the ration) SUCCES-CORN  should be added to obtain 17% protein in the ration.