National Geographic – Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 2/4 This is part 2 of a brilliant series from National Geographic called Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius. This series showcases how amazing these creatures are and why they are one of the…
Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 1/4
Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius Part 1/4 This is part 1 of a brilliant series from National Geographic called Brilliant Beasts: Pigeon Genius. This series showcases how amazing these creatures are and why they are one of the most successful animals…
The Heroic Story of Cher Ami
The Heroic Story of Cher Ami Prior to the age of electronic communication, pigeons were one of the most reliable forms of communication in existence. During World War I, pigeons carried thousands of messages that saved many hundreds of lives.…
*Video* Pigeons Helping People
This is a fantastic news story from CBS News Assignment America with Steve Hartman that shows how pigeons are helping save people. In this video you’ll meet former gang member Bobby Wilson who has changed his life because of pigeons…
Sexing Racing Pigeons
Sexing Racing Pigeons Let me get this out of the way here first I am not an writer by trade, this will be a listing of statements, facts and observations on the many ways of telling the gender of homing…
Pigeon Racing, Preparing Before the Race
“The race starts days before clock in” What does “preparing before the race” mean? Preparing before the race means preparing your birds for the type of race they will compete. This article does not cover “setting up” or different psychological…
Pigeon Racing Systems; The Pros and Cons of Each
Old Birds Old bird systems are designed around motivation. Cocks and hens are motivated by their love for home (security, food, shelter), their nest box, their mate, their eggs, etc. Natural system This system allows for the birds to mate…
Are Pigeons as Smart as Monkeys?
Are Pigeons as Smart as Monkeys? By Joseph Castro Published December 23, 2011 | LiveScience Pigeons may not be so bird-brained after all, as scientists have found the birds’ ability to understand numbers is on par with that of primates.…
Condition and Form In Racing Pigeons
Condition and Form In Racing Pigeons Form in General If you have ever studied power lifting training is designed to allow an athlete to peek his performance on the day or just shortly before the day of competition. This is…
Care of Pigeon Breeders at End of Breeding Season
Here’s some more great videos from Lavender Hill Lofts in Washington DC. These videos explain Lavender Hill Lofts process during the end of the breeding season. At the end of the breeding season he allows his pairs to sit…
