November 12, 2026

COMED BIG 2

WINMIX TOTAL + CUROL

Part 1: THEN… Tradition versus Reality

It is remarkable that, since its beginnings, pigeon racing has been dominated by complex, rigid weekly and seasonal feeding schedules.

It is perfectly understandable that pigeon fanciers asked feed and supplement manufacturers to provide separate products for these different periods, such as moulting, breeding and racing mixtures. Much later, a wide range of specific supplements for each season or problem was added.

Our findings, based on 50 years of experience, led us to the fundamental question: Have we made things unnecessarily complicated? Do a pigeon's basic biological needs really change as drastically as marketing would have us believe?

Why make it so complicated?

In the past, it was understandable to think in separate categories:

• Moulting required accelerated feather growth.
• Breeding required successful fertilisation, egg laying and healthy development of young pigeons.
• Racing primarily required muscle development and performance.

What we overlooked, however, is that a pigeon has a constant basic metabolism with the same fundamental nutritional components: proteins and amino acids, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, trace elements and minerals – although sometimes in varying quantities.

The Role of Consistency and Nutrition

• The power of consistency: The success of traditional feeding schedules was not so much due to their exact composition, but rather to the consistency maintained by the pigeon fancier.
• Today's grain quality: Nowadays, the quality of basic grain mixtures is so high that they provide a reliable and consistent nutritional foundation.
• Macronutrients: Grains provide the necessary energy (calories). The range offered by manufacturers in terms of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fibre reflects the variation found in nature, which in itself is not particularly extreme.
• Micronutrients: Supplements act as catalysts and regulators that support metabolic processes. They generally contain very few calories.

Energy Consumption and Biological Function

The main difference between feed mixtures that interests pigeon fanciers lies in their energy density (expressed in calories).

• Winter: The pigeon consumes less energy, so basic nutrition is sufficient.
• Racing, breeding and moulting: The pigeon primarily draws on its fat reserves (in the flight muscles of the breast and heart) and carbohydrates (used by the muscles controlling the neck, legs and tail). Only when these energy sources are depleted does it turn to proteins, breaking down muscle tissue as an emergency measure.
• The balance: When choosing between energy-rich and lighter feeds, we do not often encounter deficiencies. However, we regularly observe that excessively rich feeding can have negative effects: for example, a pigeon may fail to shed its down feathers. Feed manufacturers have now recognised the importance of maintaining this balance.

Biological Function & the Role of Supplements

• How they work: Vitamins, minerals and trace elements often act as coenzymes or enzyme cofactors. They enable enzymes in the body to perform their functions. Without these regulators, the body cannot efficiently use the energy from basic feed or convert it into muscle, heat or crop milk.
• Their function: To support metabolism, strengthen natural immunity, accelerate tissue recovery and regulate cellular processes.

Part 2: NOW… The Revolution of Simplicity

Whereas we once believed that pigeons needed specific nutritional support for every stage of life, we now understand that nature is far more sophisticated. The transition from the well-known COMED BIG 5 to COMED BIG 2 is the ultimate expression of this scientific evolution. It represents a shift from constant human intervention towards optimally supporting the pigeon's natural ability to regulate its own biological processes.

We have moved away from the idea that pigeons need to be managed every week with a different powder, liquid, extract or tincture. When the basic feed mixture is of high quality and properly adapted, and is complemented by one consistent, comprehensive supplement, the pigeon's body can regulate the rest itself.

With just two essential products, we cover the full range of micronutritional needs throughout the year.

The Two Pillars of COMED BIG 2

The strength of this system lies in the synergy between a comprehensive powder supplement and a high-quality functional oil. They complement each other perfectly and provide the ideal addition to a high-quality basic feed mixture.

1. WINMIX TOTAL – Your Micronutritional Assurance

Winmix Total is the foundation. This comprehensive supplement combines a broad range of essential micronutrients in the right proportions, providing consistent nutritional support.

• Essential amino acids: The building blocks for strong muscles during racing, excellent feather development during moulting and optimal growth of young pigeons during breeding.
• Vitamins and coenzymes: The indispensable catalysts that ensure energy from the basic feed mixture is efficiently used or converted.
• Minerals and trace elements: Essential for skeletal development, tissue elasticity and the regulation of vital cellular processes.

2. CUROL – The Fatty Acid Regulator & Health Protector

Curol is the liquid partner in the BIG 2 method. It is a specially selected combination of active oils that goes far beyond a traditional energy source.

• Direct energy: It provides high-quality fats that pigeons use as a primary fuel during intense physical activity (such as racing) and demanding physiological processes (such as moulting and breeding).
• Natural resistance: The specific fatty acids support immunity and help maintain a healthy balance in the mucous membranes and intestinal flora.
• Enhanced nutrient intake: Curol also acts as the ideal binding agent, allowing Winmix Total to be distributed evenly over the feed, thereby maximising the intake of micronutrients.

Why Does This Approach Work All Year Round?

The secret of BIG 2 is that we provide pigeons with a consistent, high-quality nutritional foundation. When it comes to nutrition, pigeons have an extraordinary ability to adapt. From a scientific perspective, the pigeon's metabolism is considered one of the most efficient and flexible systems in the animal kingdom. The pigeon takes up exactly what it needs, depending on its performance, physiological condition and environmental factors.

• During breeding: The body uses the building blocks supplied by BIG 2 to produce nutrient-rich crop milk and support successful egg laying.
• During moulting: The metabolism draws on the specific amino acids and trace elements needed to develop strong, glossy plumage.
• During the racing season: The pigeon draws on its reserves to maximise muscle development, dramatically accelerate tissue recovery after racing and increase fat metabolism.

Conclusion: Greater Peace of Mind in the Loft, Maximum Results and Cost-Effective Care

By switching from a complicated cupboard full of seasonal products to the WINMIX TOTAL + CUROL system, you bring greater simplicity and peace of mind to your loft and daily care routine. Instead of overloading the pigeon's system with unnecessary substances, you provide exactly the consistent nutritional support it needs to perform at its biological best.

In fact, we have been making things unnecessarily complicated for decades… COMED BIG 2 represents scientifically supported simplicity for outstanding results – at an affordable price.