Racing Pigeons
Racing Pigeons

Author: Thayer Keith Miller

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781514405819

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Racing Pigeons: A Manual describes the historical use of homing pigeons for communications and is a manual for the pigeon racing sport. Descended from the wild Blue Rock dove, homing pigeons have been highly valued since ancient times for sending messages in times of peace and war. Today's homing pigeons have been bred to perform better than ever. Pigeon racing has developed into a worldwide hobby and is the national sport of Belgium. In 2013, a champion Belgian pigeon was sold for $400,000. Some pigeon races offer a million dollars in prize money but it can also be a hobby for ordinary folks who raise pedigreed pigeons and fly them for pleasure. This book explains how pigeon racing can be enjoyable and affordable with information on getting started, instructions for establishing a loft, breeding and training programs, and details about pigeon racing on a modest budget. The author has over fifty years of experience with racing pigeons, raising them, importing and exporting them, and winning races in international competition. In our fast paced electronic and impersonal age, homing pigeons can be a relaxing, challenging and rewarding family activity, appealing to people of all backgrounds. The author mentions some celebrities who have been homing pigeon fanciers. Pigeon racing in an under-publicized activity in America. Racing Pigeons: A Manual unveils this unique hobby and sport.

The Homing Pigeon
The Homing Pigeon

Author: George Howard

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08-16

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781974630509

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This special edition of 'The Homing Pigeon' was written by George E. Howard, and first published in 1901. This book discusses topics like Building the Home, Breeding and Racing for Speed, Strength and Endurance, Food and How to Feed It, Diseases of Pigeons, Early Historical Flights, Use of the Homer, and more.'The Homing Pigeon' is an essential addition to the libraries of everybody in the fancy, for those interested in the historical aspect of pigeon breeding in general, or in Homing Pigeons specifically. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying!THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, please use due diligence before putting the information into practice. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes.

Homing
Homing

Author: Jon Day

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 147363539X

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A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 'Rich and joyous ...The book's quiet optimism about our ability to change, and to learn to love small things passionately, will stay with me for a long time' Helen Macdonald 'Big-hearted and quietly gripping' Guardian 'I love Jon Day's writing and his birds. A marvellous, soaring account' Olivia Laing '[A] beautiful book about unbeautiful birds' Observer 'This is nature writing at its best' Financial Times 'Awash with historical and literary detail, and moving moments ... Wonderful' Telegraph 'Every page of this beautifully written book brought me pleasure' Charlotte Higgins 'A vivid evocation of a remarkable species and a rich working-class tradition. It's also a charming defence of a much-maligned bird, which will make any reader look at our cooing, waddling, junk-food-loving feathered friends very differently in future' Daily Mail 'Endlessly interesting and dazzlingly erudite, this wonderful book will make a home for itself in your heart' Prospect As a boy, Jon Day was fascinated by pigeons, which he used to rescue from the streets of London. Twenty years later he moved away from the city centre to the suburbs to start a family. But in moving house, he began to lose a sense of what it meant to feel at home. Returning to his childhood obsession with the birds, he built a coop in his garden and joined a local pigeon racing club. Over the next few years, as he made a home with his young family in Leyton, he learned to train and race his pigeons, hoping that they might teach him to feel homed. Having lived closely with humans for tens of thousands of years, pigeons have become powerful symbols of peace and domesticity. But they are also much-maligned, and nowadays most people think of these birds, if they do so at all, as vermin. A book about the overlooked beauty of this species, and about what it means to dwell, Homing delves into the curious world of pigeon fancying, explores the scientific mysteries of animal homing, and traces the cultural, political and philosophical meanings of home. It is a book about the making of home and making for home: a book about why we return.

Pigeons
Pigeons

Author: Andrew D. Blechman

Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780702236419

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They have been worshipped as fertility goddesses and revered as symbols of peace. Domesticated since the dawn of humankind, they have been crucial to wartime communications for every major historical superpower from ancient Egypt to the United States and are credited with saving thousands of lives. One delivered the results of the first Olympics in 776 BC and another brought the news of Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo more than 2500 years later. Charles Darwin relied heavily upon them to help formulate and support his theory of evolution. Yet today the pigeon is reviled as a rat with wings. How did we come to misunderstand one of humanity's most steadfast companions?In Pigeons, Andrew D. Blechman travels across the United States and Europe in a quest to chronicle the bird's transformation from beloved friend to feathered outlaw.

Racing Homer Pigeons
Racing Homer Pigeons

Author: Paul Carson

Publisher: Paul Carson

Published: 2024-10-25

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13:

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Racing Homer Pigeons: Unleash the Speed and Power of Your Pigeons with the Proven Widowhood System Discover the secrets behind the success of top pigeon racers worldwide with this comprehensive guide to the Widowhood System. This book delves into the history, principles, and techniques that have made the Widowhood System a cornerstone of modern pigeon racing. Inside, you'll learn: The Science of Motivation: Understand the psychological factors that drive pigeons to excel in the Widowhood System. Loft Design and Management: Create the perfect environment for your racing pigeons to thrive. Breeding and Selection: Choose the right birds to build a winning team. Training and Conditioning: Develop peak performance through expert training regimens. Racing Strategies: Master the art of race planning and execution. Troubleshooting Common Issues: Overcome challenges and maximize your success. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a newcomer to the sport, Racing Homer Pigeons: The Widowhood Racing System provides the knowledge and tools you need to achieve your pigeon racing goals. TAGS: pigeon racing, widowhood system, pigeon racing tips, pigeon racing training, pigeon racing breeding, pigeon racing loft design, pigeon racing success, pigeon racing techniques, pigeon racing strategies, pigeon racing secrets

Racing Pigeons Natural Remedies
Racing Pigeons Natural Remedies

Author: Dacian Busecan

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-04-03

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781511569194

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Natural remedies have become increasingly popular lately in pigeon racing sport with more and more fanciers using them as an alternative to pigeons medicine .This book brings in front of the fancier over 27 Natural products that we can use as a treatment and prevention for so many diseases that our birds may encounter throughout their life ."Racing Pigeons Natural Remedies" is Must have book for any pigeon fancier in the look for obtaining perfect health with the help of 100 % natural products. All products presented have a complete description of their composition, beneficial effects, dosage, form of use, and black & white image.