Description
This book on Pigeon Fancying, written by a renowned Racing Pigeon expert, this book contains valuable information for those who are just starting in the sport and for those who may have been in the game for as long as the author, but recognize that you can never be too old to learn something new.
It gives a comprehensive account of how the sport is organized, the establishment of a pigeon loft, pigeons and their acquisition, the correct foods, and feeding, training and care – all the essential aspects of this absorbing hobby.
Includes many illustrations!
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Product Details
- Condition: Used – Near Fine (NF) – slight wear on dust cover
- Hardcover 173 pages with dust jacket
- Publisher: David & Charles, (1985)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: B&W photos
- ISBN-10: 0715384279
- ISBN-13: 978-0715384275
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 14.5 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 496 g
Contents:
1. The Pigeon Loft 2. Obtaining Your Pigeons 3. Life-cycle of the Pigeon 4. Management of the Loft 5. The Art of Feeding 6. Training 7. Selection for Racing and the Natural System 8. Other Successful Racing Systems |
9. Organisation of Pigeon Races 10. Shows and Exhibitions 11. Officials and Organisations 12. Disease and its Prevention 13. the International Scene 14. High-flying and Exhibition Varieties 15. The Year in the Loft |
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