Wintering Your Birds During the cold weather months the normal tendency of most pigeon flyers is to take a “break” from the birds and pretty much forget any health issues until it is time to mate up the breeders for…
Pigeon Medical Formulary
The following medical formulary was compiled and is recommended for use by the Association of Avian Veterinarians, General Considerations Purpose: The purpose of this formulary is to provide a concise, accurate description and proper dosage of the common drugs used…
Famous Pigeons Part 2
Famous Pigeons Part 2 KENLEY LASS KENLEY LASS was dropped into France with an agent codenamed Phillippe who was parachuted behind enemy lines. In October 1040 Kenley Lass flew back to her loft, the first successful receipt of secret communications…
Famous Pigeons
G. I. Joe G.I Joe is one of the most famous pigeons in history, most noted for saving a thousand soldiers during WWII. During the month of October 1943, British troops were trying to advance on the German held Italian…
Helping the Moult (Molt)
Helping the Moult A good moult is generally seen as being necessary for a successful racing season next year. A smooth moult and perfect new feathers are signs of good health and good management during the moult. The moult heavily…
Garlic and Racing Pigeons
Garlic and Racing Pigeons Now what about the use of garlic in racing pigeons? It is a popular, widely used product, but solid, scientific information on its effects in pigeons seems to be scarce. Everything from cloves of garlic to…
Garlic; Some Facts for the Fancier
Garlic; Facts For the Fancier Garlic, whose scientific name is Allium sativum, is a common plant, used worldwide for food. Since ancient times, garlic has been used for a variety of human ailments and problems, and even magical properties to…
Rearing Youngsters Correctly
Rearing Youngsters Correctly The novice must realize at the outset that young racing pigeons which do not leave the nest properly reared are a waste of time and effort. There is a lot of truth in the old saying that…
Ad Schaerlaeckens
Ad Schaerlaeckens Ad Schaerlaeckens is known as one of the best pigeon fanciers, authors and pigeon sport advocates of all time. He is world renowned by the pigeon community and has numerous accomplishments in the pigeon sport. In 1995 when…
Meet The Pigeon Lady
The Pigeon Lady of New York City I found this video that I thought you would enjoy, it shows Alayne Patur Salahuddeen better known as “The Pigeon Lady of NYC”. She takes us into the world of urban pigeon keeping…
