This weeks discussion of the week is…
What do you think the current state of pigeon racing is?
For example do you think pigeon racing is growing or dying and why, express your views and share with others your opinions on the current state of pigeon racing by placing your vote in the poll below then posting a comment in the comment section below this post.
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No doubt the sport has declined from the glory years of 1940s and 1950s. Many long-time pigeoneers have returned to the big loft in the sky.
However, I think the decline is nearing rock bottom and that the direction of the sport is very positive. I think there are ideas brewings that will propel the sport to hights well beyond the past glory years. We need a few people to act on some dynamic ideas. I am confident that the sport’s best day are just around the corner…we can make it happen.
back in the Early 80s I had a stock back in Brooklyn. And i grow up loving the sport. Today I live in teh Dominican Republic and Trying to Start A Coop so I buy some Homers to Raise. however I am Tryin to Infor Folks out here about Racing they just dont know anything about It !!!
Here in Hawaii, especially because we’re so far from the mainland(US continent), we must get more involved with each other socially as individual fliers, as a club, as sport enthusiasts, and more importantly, as a state. We must show the unions that we are united in Hawaii. I think having a ‘one against the world’ mentality must come to an end over here. Let’s help and share knowledge willingly. Show the ALOHA in other words
Although, in my opinion, the current state of pigeon racing is doing WELL, a lot more could be done when it comes to public awareness. Believe me, if I had the means to, I would. One idea, for example, is on the Animal Planet channel, I’m sure you’ve watched the ‘Big Cat Diary’ series. Perhaps, ‘Racing Pigeon Diaries’ huh? Or a segment in the ‘Modern Marvels’ series? Well, I’m sure you know where I’m going with this. And on the more televised networks, such as ESPN, ABC, CBS, and NBC, millions of viewers all over the world sit in front of their huge flat screen monitors anticipating the running of the infamous ‘Kentucky Derby’ with the millions of dollars at stake. Isn’t it the same as what we experience in any race? The network producers wouldn’t listen a word I say. However, a producer may listen if someone from an organization of significance such as the IF, ARPU, or RP Digest said something of the nature. Hmmmmm? Something to think about. Money talks when it comes to all these networks. And I know money can be made when it comes to racing pigeons no matter what angle. Let’s go with this for now, even though I may have a few more far fetched ideas. ALOHA!
I’ve been interested in pigeons when I first saw my neighbor’s racing pigeons flying above our house. I was about 10yrs old, early 1970s. Then I got more intrigued with these amazing birds when my two older brothers started raising a pair of homers. A few years later this pair grew into a flock. My brothers lost interest so I tried to persuade my dad not to get rid of the birds but failed. But, I told myself if my brothers could have pigeons, so can I. You see, back then, some 25-35yrs ago, there were no video games or internet to keep a kid like me occupied. So, my interest of pigeons grew into somewhat of a passion. Finally, I fell in love with these magnificent birds when I got my own pigeons to raise. Later, I was mentored into the sport of Racing Pigeons by my neighbor. In short, I have come up short as far as being competitive in the sport of racing pigeons. I’ve tried it two separate times. And I will keep trying until I die. This much I know. The point I am trying to get across is, at least, experience in one form or another, this centuries old amazing sport of ours and YOU WILL BE IN AWE! SO, THIS IS WHY I SAY IN CONFIDENCE, the current state of pigeon racing is doing well!!
I had pigeons when i was 14.When i turned 50 i started up again. It does cost a bit of money,but i do it for the enjoyment.I think the sport is losing popularity,because young people don’t seem interested.When we where young, we didn’t have much to do. These day’sthere is a lot more for young people to do,and most of them, have never even heard of pigeon racing.Which is sad, because it is such a great sport!
I think the sport of pigeon racing is in good condition at least here in Australia. Yes feed is costly and medication is also costly,the price of the birds can be very high but what other sport is not costly – golf, fishing,football, model planes and cars all cost money. But it is the thrill of waiting for those birds to come home through all the weather and the predators that gives me the greatest pleasure, so lets not forget that it is the birds and the love of the birds that keeps us going.
I live in the midwest and see the sport as dying. The young folks just are not interested. There lives are so busy trying to make a living and the middle class jobs have left the country. This leaves the older generations to start a hobbie with very little exposure to them to get into the pigeon sport. I have had pigeons for 50 years now and find it difficult to interest older folks into a new adventure. There is so much enjoyment in the back yard just whatching them fly let alone the comradery and competition on race weekends.
In my opinion racing pigeon it is an art.
My pigeons ar not same as your pigeons are complitly difrent.
I think the sport is hanging on. I know there are not that many really interested in OB anymore, it all leaning toward YB, one loft races and flying a young bird team you don’t have to worry about all the grownup stuff anymore, laying, driving, nesting, etc. People are really interested in the one loft races/classic….So I think as long as the one loft races continue to hold a steady grip, people will still want to compete.