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Pigeon Racing Ultimate Guide: Pigeon Racing, Pigeon Breeds, Feeding, Loft, Health, Training, Record Keeping and More

Connie A. Henderson

Pigeon racing is a fascinating and time-honored sport that combines the skills of animal training, navigation, and speed, all centered around the remarkable abilities of pigeons, specifically homing pigeons.

Pigeon racing as a competitive sport has its origins in ancient times when pigeons were first domesticated by humans. Pigeons, particularly homing pigeons (Columba livia), have a remarkable ability to return to their home lofts from long distances. This innate sense of direction and navigation made them highly valuable for communication purposes, especially before the advent of modern technology.

In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, pigeons were used for communication, and their ability to return home from far-off places was well recognized. They were used to carry messages across great distances, and in some cases, messages would be attached to the pigeons' legs in small canisters. As people became more aware of the pigeons' homing abilities, it wasn't long before the idea of racing them began to take hold.

The formalization of pigeon racing as a sport can be traced back to the early 19th century in Belgium and France. In 1818, the first recorded pigeon race took place in Belgium. This event laid the foundation for the sport, and over the years, it gained popularity in countries across Europe. By the late 1800s, pigeon racing clubs and competitions were established, and it spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: Jan 16th, 2025
  • Pages: 160
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.34in - 0.49lb
  • EAN: 9798306310633
  • Categories: Birds