Secrets of Long-Distance Pigeon Racing

Secrets of Long-Distance Pigeon Racing PDF Author: "Squills"
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446548155
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 39

Book Description
Originally published in the early 1930s. The author Lt. Col. A. H. Osman was a recognised expert on all aspects of pigeon racing and breeding. This book was originally written in answer to the many questions he received relating to getting birds fit and their training and preparation for long distance racing. The illustrated contents include: Importance of Strain - Young Birds - Yearlings - Third Season Pigeons - Old Birds - Late Birds - Feeding - Exercise etc. Many of the earliest books on pigeons, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Long-Distance Pigeon Racing

Long-Distance Pigeon Racing PDF Author: John Clements
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976697
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 357

Book Description
This authoritative book is aimed particularly at those who participate in racing pigeons at distances of over five hundred miles but will be of value to all pigeon fanciers. John Clements succeeds in making the reader view the humble pigeon in a different light and ensures that he, or she, gains a deeper appreciation of the enormous joy and satisfaction that can be gained from long-distance pigeon racing.Contains detailed accounts of interviews with the owners of nine top British and Continental lofts involved in long-distance pigeon racing. The interviews cover a wide range of important issues including the acquisition of stock, the treatment of young birds and yearlings, feed, health and immunity. Other subjects covered include loft management, cleaning, construction and ventilation, the pairing and exercising of the birds, the systems used (widowhood, on the nest, or both) race preparation and many other subjects. Well illustrated with over 170 colour photographs, pedigree charts and postcards. This easily accessible, informative and analytical book is essential reading for pigeon fanciers everywhere.The objective of the book is to make the reader look at the humble pigeon in a different light and gain satisfaction from the joy of long-distance racing. Provides fascinating accounts of interviews with the owners of nine successful lofts.John Clements is a dedicated commentator on long-distance pigeon racing; an enthusiastic supporter of international racing and has a regular weekly column in British Homing World.

The Strain Makers - The Art of Breeding Long Distance Pigeons

The Strain Makers - The Art of Breeding Long Distance Pigeons PDF Author: Old Hand
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447482476
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
This antiquarian volume contains a complete guide to breeding pigeons, and includes information on strains, pedigee breeding, eggs, selection, cross-breeding, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of handy tips and useful information, this timeless text will be of considerable utility to the modern breeder, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'A Tribute to the Novice Fancier', 'Male and Female Strains', 'The Problem of Inbreeding', 'Starting a Strain', 'The Male Strain', 'The Mysterious 'Nicking Factor'', 'The Producer Hen', 'Classic Pedigree Breeding', 'Perfection of the Egg', 'The Female Line', etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new introduction on pigeons.

Secrets of the Racing Ace - Pigeon Racing Secrets

Secrets of the Racing Ace - Pigeon Racing Secrets PDF Author: Old Hand
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447483774
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 117

Book Description
This vintage book contains a fascinating and comprehensive treatise on the racing pigeon, and includes information on feeding, general care and management, breeding, and much more. This text contains a wealth of timeless information on racing pigeons, as well as many useful hints and handy tips. It will be of considerable utility to the modern fancier. The chapters of this book include: 'The Racing Ace', 'Making Pigeons Fly Faster', 'Feeding for Breeding', 'Preparation for the Breeding Season', 'Controlling Racing Pigeons', 'The Master Gland', 'Special Investigation into the Cause of Racing Pigeons Respiratory Troubles', etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new introduction on pigeons.

The Featherhood

The Featherhood PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781888617375
Category : Pigeons
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
A fictional account of what happens when the world's most valuable bird, a champion Belgian racing pigeon, escapes and becomes the pet of a group of inner-city children. They have no idea of the bird's value but raise babies from the bird that win a major race, against long odds. An educational and heartwarming story of how the pigeon sport, and pedigreed homing pigeons, functions. Based on the international awarding-winning filmmaker, and author's, more than 50 years of experience in the pigeon hobby.

Winning Ways of Modern Pigeon Racing

Winning Ways of Modern Pigeon Racing PDF Author: Charles Lyons
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 144654947X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
This vintage book contains an interesting and informative guide to breeding and raising winning racing pigeons, and includes information on feeding, training, rearing, breeding, common ailments and their prevention, and much more. Written in simple, plain language and full of invaluable tips and simple guidelines, this text is a must-have for both existing and prospective fanciers. It would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Moult', 'How to Win Young Bird Races', 'Important', 'Corn Bins', 'Foreword to My Account of My Belgium Visit', 'Belgium and Some Lofts', 'The 'Jealousy' System', 'The Pigeon Auction Sales', etcetera. This antiquarian book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on pigeons.

Racing Pigeons Advanced Techniques

Racing Pigeons Advanced Techniques PDF Author: Dacian Busecan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781499257519
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
Some people will thank me for releasing this others not ,as these things suppose to be kept tabu.In the end why am i reveling them ?I truly do not believe that anyone can say about his own birds that are not good enough, or his racing pigeons results are bad ,until he has tried everything i have explained in this book. We can compare the quality of our birds with our fanciers friends when everybody does apply the techniques i have explained on this book.Just because other people know what to do in the day of basketing for example ,with his birds and you don t ,that does not make your birds of an inferior quality ,it is the not knowing what other people know, that makes your birds look inferior ....i guarantee you that your birds are better then you think they are .I have seen this on many lofts we always blame the birds ,but in the end how much do we really know about racing pigeons and how to make them win races ? My point is that we will never know whos` birds are better unless we apply everything in racing pigeons sport at the advanced level ....because my friends ...this is what the champions are doing ...they apply everything at the advanced level while others are doing things half way ,or keep doing the same old things year after year. On this book you will discover only the special advanced techniques applied by some of the best fanciers and champions in pigeon racing sport,in other words the How to Do It the right way in order to increase your chances of winning the top places on each and every single race,because i truly believe that The 118 pages book contains the following Chapters explained at the advanced level•Chapter 1....Breeding and Pairing•Pairings.•When should we pair the stock birds.•Matching the breeders and what to look for in our breeders.•Inbreeding•Crossbreeding.•The winning formula.•Chapter 2....Old Birds Training and Racing Systems•Old birds training•Bringing the birds into shape.•Training for short and middle distance races.•Training for long and marathon distance races.•Training during the racing season.•Racing Systems•The natural system for hens•The natural system for cocks•The widowerhood system.•The jealousy system.•Chapter3.....Young Birds Training•Young birds training•The Darkness system explained•How to make your birds answer when called•How to teach your birds to trap•Basket training methods•How to teach your birds to eat and drink from the basket•Young birds training program•Young birds training program during the racing season•Chapter 4....Young Birds Racing-(#1Best Seller)•Young birds racing system•Prepairing for race•Returned from the race•The crucial importance of keeping notes about each bird•Birds classification•Chapter 5....Feeding Secrets•Food composition•Feeding the breeders•Young birds feeding•Feeding for short distance races•Feeding for long distance races•Feeding during the moulting season•Winter feeding•Returning from the race•Special ingredients“A true fancier is the one who`s birds are always on top places whether they race under his management or somebody elses generation after generation,a true fancier is the who love competitions and speak highly about his fellow competitors...Above all a true fancier is the one who teach others into the sport and gladly talk about his winning ways” Dacian Busecan
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