Pigeon Racing: Handling, health, keeping, housing, breeding, racing, and training. Facts & Information
Pigeons and man enjoy a mutually
beneficial relationship dating back to Ancient Egypt and beyond. The birds have
served their human keepers as messengers, companions, and extraordinary
athletes. They have delivered messages that turned the tide of financial
affairs and diverted the course of war. Some birds have even been decorated for
their battlefield heroism. Pigeon racing calls upon the birds' remarkable
homing abilities, speed, and endurance. These impressive abilities are refined
through selective breeding and progressive training programs that become a
consuming pastime for pigeon "fanciers." Pigeon Racing offers a
broad-based introduction to pigeon husbandry, health, breeding, and competition
for the novice enthusiast. Written in plain English, the text asks the central
question, "Is pigeon racing the sport for you?" and provides all the
necessary information for the reader to arrive at an answer. If the decision is
yes, the newcomer will enter a fascinating world that calls for the cultivation
of a real partnership with highly intelligent living creatures. In part,
pigeons return to their lofts because they love their homes and their
caretakers. The text includes information on loft design and outfitting, common
health problems, and basic training. It explores race formats and
administration and explains the intricacies of timing. The extensive glossary
serves as an introduction to the pigeon-racing vernacular. Racing pigeons are
not the feral birds you see perched on power lines and rooftops. They are
marathon fliers, relying on their innate sense of direction and heart to
achieve remarkable results. Prepare to be impressed and intrigued. Pigeon Racing
handling, health, keeping, housing, breeding, racing, training, and more all
covered!
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