Purgrain Champion Depurative Pigeon Feed 50 lb

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Give your race team the light, high-energy ration serious fliers reach for between races. Purgrain Champion Depurative Pigeon Feed from Albright's Mill follows the classic European depurative tradition — a barley-and-wheat-led cleansing mix that lets birds recover after a hard fly while its 6% fat content fulfills the high energy requirements of heavy training and racing. Fanciers feed a depurative on race-return day and the day after so tired birds refuel gently on easily digested grains before returning to a heavier race blend. It also earns a place in the molt: the elevated fat promotes excellent feathering just when your birds are building next season's wing. Triple-cleaned to the Sparkling Clean standard, like every Purgrain ration.

Key Features

Classic depurative formula: Whole wheat and western malt barley lead a light, digestible recovery mix.
6% crude fat: Safflower and oat groats supply the energy hard-working birds burn through.
Race-week tool: The traditional return-day and rest-day feed used by competitive lofts.
Molt support: High fat content promotes excellent feathering during the annual molt.
Light 10% protein: Easy on the system when birds are tired or resting.
Sparkling Clean grains: Triple-cleaned at the mill — no dust or fines.

How to Use

Feed on race-return day and the following rest day at roughly 1 ounce per bird, then transition back to your race mix as training resumes. During the molt, feed straight or blended with a breeder ration to push feather quality. Champion Depurative is a working-loft tool rather than a year-round sole diet — pair it with a complete ration across the season. Provide fresh water and free-choice grit at all times, and store cool, dry, and rodent-proof.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 10.0%
Crude Fat (min) 6.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 11.0%

Ingredients

Whole Wheat, Western Malt Barley, Safflower, Milo, White Kafir, Oat Groats, Red Millet, Mineral Oil.

Specifications

Brand: Purgrain by Albright's Mill
Species: Racing pigeons
Formula: Champion Depurative — recovery and molt mix
Bag Size: 50 lb

Stop by Garoppo's Stone & Garden Center and Feed & Pet Supply to pick up a bag for race season, or schedule local delivery within our service area.

What is a depurative mix for?

A depurative is a light, easily digested 'cleansing' ration fed after races and hard training flights. It lets tired birds refuel gently on barley and wheat before you return them to a richer race blend mid-week.

When exactly should I feed it during race week?

The common pattern is return day and the day after: depurative for those two feedings, then step back to your race mix as training tosses resume. Some fliers also feed it the morning of basketing to keep birds light.

Why feed it during the molt?

The 6% fat from safflower and oat groats supplies the energy and oils birds use to grow new feathers, promoting a smooth molt and a glossy finished wing.

Can it be my birds' only feed?

No - at 10% protein it is intentionally light and is meant as a rotation tool, not a sole diet. Pair it with a complete ration such as European Supreme or Racing 17% across the week.

Purgrain Champion Depurative Pigeon Feed

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