Birding

The coming of spring is usually announced by the bright calls of birds nesting and foraging around your home. For many, birdwatching is a favored pastime, and a flourishing garden can attract many...

Pigeon racing got its start in Belgium in the 1800s. The domestication of pigeons goes back 8000 years, but racing is a new sport. Arabs have used pigeons as messengers since the Moorish Empire....

The home for your pigeons is crucial to their health and ability to perform as racers. The pigeon is not fussy about housing—the specs of the pigeon loft are more to accommodate you, as you will...

Pigeons in the city park are no different from those used for racing. They look the same, fly the same and flock together the same. The only real difference is what goes on in their heads when...

Care of a homing pigeon doesn't end when the race begins. In fact, many pigeons don't find their way home during the training process. A homing pigeon that has lost their way suffers from hunger,...

Pigeons—-either you love them or hate them. Educating people about the historical use of racing pigeons by kings in times of war is the first step in bringing positive awareness to the breed. Not...

Pigeons are sensitive to sound frequencies and magnetic fields. Although it is always their intent to return home, they do not always do so. As a fancier, you will need to decide where to train...

Raising homing pigeons is an interesting hobby that teaches kids about animal care and raising young. Homing pigeons can do everything from carry messages to race and don't require much work. Just...

Pigeons are enjoyable for all ages and pigeon racing is a family sport for millions worldwide. The publicity of pigeon races is close to none. The sport is called "horse racing in the sky" by...

Racing pigeons are really racing doves. These birds are one of man's oldest friends—-older than the dog. The racing pigeon was special to royals of all kinds. Kings used the racing pigeon to...

Roller pigeons are exactly what the title suggests. These pigeons rarely fly; they literally roll head over heals. There are many competitions involving these birds, with the winner determined by...

Compared to other breeds, roller pigeons can be kept in relatively small spaces. Since these birds can't fly, your pens don't have to be very tall. Rabbit hutches are the perfect size for these...

Pigeons are a wonderful choice for both competitive racing and as pets. If given the proper care, pigeons can easily be tamed and make lively and interesting additions to a family. The right...

Sitting on a park bench, you have very likely seen a pigeon. These pigeons are called Rock Pigeons or City Pigeons. But, there are other kinds of pigeons, such as the Band-tailed Pigeon of western...