Pigeon Racing: A comprehensive manual on training, feeding, housing, and breedin

Description: Pigeon Racing by Dr John Patric Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An overview of racing pigeons that includes information about their evolution, history, and importance in sports Renowned for their endurance and homing instincts, racing pigeons have a long and fascinating history entwined with human society. These birds have been essential for companionship, communication, and competition since prehistoric times. The Evolution and History of Racing Pigeons Racing pigeons have ancient roots that may have originated in the Mediterranean region thousands of years ago. Ancient cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used pigeons, which were esteemed for their capacity to convey messages over long distances. During wartime, these birds provided quick and dependable communication by carrying vital information. Because pigeons are naturally able to detect Earths magnetic field and use visual cues as a navigational aid, they have evolved extraordinary navigational skills over time. These innate skills were further developed through selective breeding, giving rise to niche racing breeds. Racing pigeons became a popular sport in Europe throughout the 19th century, especially in Belgium and England. To create breeds optimized for speed and stamina, such as the English Carrier and the Belgian Racing Homer, breeders crossed pigeons with excellent homing instincts and endurance. The sport took off around the world and attracted fans who were drawn to the birds incredible dependability and athleticism. The Value of Racing Pigeons in Athletics Racing pigeons still enthrall sports fans around the world in the present era. In this sport, pigeons are released from different sites and given considerable distances to return to their lofts. Competitions can take place over hundreds of kilometers, putting the stamina of pigeons and the cunning of breeders to the test. Racing pigeons are a symbol of tenacity and the unwavering spirit of the human-animal link that extends beyond competitive sports. Breeders create a strong bond and mutual respect by devoting a significant amount of time and money to the training, feeding, and care of their birds. Details ISBN-13 9798329931662 Title Pigeon Racing Author Dr John Patric Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 62 Publisher Independently Published GE_Item_ID:160924248; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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