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News and Updates
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!!!!
Sign Up for 2022
 
 
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.
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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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