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Racing Pigeons are a highly athletic bird, having been bred for centuries to perfect a body conformation that will permit it to fly swiftly from sunrise to sunset.  Nature has endowed it with the instinct to know which way to fly to reach home from distances hundreds of miles away.  

The author has raced Pigeons as a man and a boy for over 50 years, one of the most fascinating, as well as challenging yet sometimes frustrating sport ever invented.  

In this book:

 - History of the Royal Lofts
 - Training
 - Racing
 - Raising the Young Birds
 - A Bit of Pigeon History
 - Experiments in Utah
 - Breeding for Color
 - the public's many questions are answered in plain English
 - Many mysteries of Racing Pigeons explained
 - Beautiful pictures of Racing Birds
 - Pictures of some famous Pigeon Lofts including the Queen of England's Loft

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This booklet is written to assist the beginner and possibly the older fancier in better managing his pigeon loft.  It is intended primarily for use by those fanciers who have a few pairs in a backyard loft, and for the commercial squab plant - operators of such plants might find useful suggestions in ti.  

It is based on actual experience of more than fifty years as a keeper of and writer about pigeons and was prompted by many letters in which the author was asked "How?" hundreds of times.

Some Chapters include:
1. The Pigeon House
2. Nest Boxes
3. Nestbox placement
4. Floor covering
5. Adding new birds
6. Managing Breeding Pairs
7. Keeping your birds Healthy
8. How do you may know you are mating your Birds Properly
9. Recapitulation
10. Developing a Retail business
11. Psychokinesis Can Help

Just to name a few!!! 

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The book traces the store of the use of animals by the army whilst providing communications for itself.  The use of the horse by the cavalry has been adequately covered and various Corps histories have dealt with the subject of providing animal transport for the military.  

This book breaks new ground in that it deals with all aspects of the use of animals used by army communications.  

This book contains over 90 illustrations showing a variety of animals, such as elephants, camels, mules etc. carrying line equipment.   

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This book combines a single volume the essentials of the two most widely read books written in French.  This book has been translated into English

Mr Dehantschutter is the only pigeon fanciers' scribe who demonstrates the real vale of this book with resounding victories. 

His method of preparing pigeons for long distance races is written out in great detail.  This is a time proven method, most recently demonstrated by winning the coveted Kings' Trophy.  One finds here step by step and in great detail, the methods used by Belgium's most famous fanciers of the last few years.

Beautifully illustrated with 175 photos. 

No publisher that we can find - so guessing the age of this book. 

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The author traveled across the USA and Europe to meet with pigeon fanciers and pigeon haters in a quest to find out the pigeon's transformation from beloved friend to feathered outlaw. 

Starting with Brooklyn man's quest to win The Main Event (the pigeon world's equivalent to the Triple Crown).  Andrew attends a pigeon breeders' convention dedicated to breeding the perfect bird and also visits a live and legal - pigeon shoot where participants pay $150 to shoot live pigeons.  

From tracking down Mike Tyson, the nation's most famous pigeon lover, to spending time with Queen Elizabeth's royal Pigeon Handler in England.

This book tells for the first time the remarkable story behind this seemingly unremarkable bird. 

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Written by from 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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Very RARE and hard to find book! 

The author of this book is one of the most experience pigeon fanciers in the UK. 

He has spent a life time in breeding and managing Fancy Pigeons.  In this book, he has set out to cover the enormous amount of information available in a concise manner, yet retaining the personal experiences and covering all the essentials. 
 
Chapters include:
1.  Pigeon Lofts
2.  Essential Requirements
3.  Breeding and Rearing
4.  Pigeons and their Colours
5.  Common Ailments
6.  Preparing Pigeons for Show
7.  Racing Pigeons
8.  Flying Breeds
9.  Tumblers
10. British Blowing Pigeons
11. Contental Blowing Pigeons
12. German Colour Pigeons
13. German and Russian Trumpeters
14. Breeds Smaller than Barbs
15. Barbs and Larger Breeds
16. Breeds for the Table
 
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Jan Aert's knowledge of pigeons comes from a life-time of experience in breeding and racing them. In this book, Jan Aert passes on his knowledge and pigeon fanciers will find in it just the information they need for selecting a breeding stock, correct feeding, the ideal loft, racing systems and many other facets of the sport. This book covers a wide field in the keeping and breeding of racing pigeons. 

Based on the facts, this book is a must for the fancier who is anxious to pursue his hobby along intelligent lines and wants to know more about racing pigeons than just racing them.

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Numerous detailed full-color drawings and photographs highlight brief descriptions of a variety of pigeons and doves, including pigeons and doves in captivity, American and turtle doves, American quail pigeons and doves, and rock, wood, and fruit pigeons

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Very detail written book on pigeon health care, outlining pigeon diseases, treatment for diseases  / parasites.

A must have to anyone raising pigeons! 

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Book is in great condition that was published in 1960. It is part of an exclusive pigeon book collection of a longtime pigeon fancier.

This book goes into detail about the legendary "Logan" strain that not only were known for their dominance racing, but their beauty as well.

Book also features pictures and information about the old line "Gits", "Ameels", and "Fabry" families of birds

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The life, times and experiences of George Twombly.  For a young age and his upbringing, baseball career, salesman, business man, inventor to All-American pigeon fancier - racing, showing and breeding, newspaper and book publisher. 

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One of the rarest books in the racing pigeon literature, and it is among the most important. 

This valuable addition to the fancier's library is a mine of information for every fancier whether experienced or a beginner.  The first edition was a sensation revised by Victor Kirkpatrick after his father Jack's death.  That revision has been out of print of some time but is not reprinted in a library edition in response to continued demands.

The author had a lifetime's experience in the corn trade and his chapters on feeding are especially recommended.  His chapters on bird flight are also outstanding but for many the greatest benefit of the book is the simple statement of methods leading to success. 

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In this sensitive story of a brave pigeon and the people of Devon, Henry Williamson fully explores the delicate balance of the tame and wild elements that co-exist in life and the possibilities of man's relationship with nature. 

The Scandaroon is found by Sam Baggott on board a ship just pulled into the Devon harbor.  She is one of a strong breed of homing pigeons from the Baltic.  Fond of pleasures similar to man's these birds enjoy their own mates, their own lofts and good food.  Guided by the passing of time and the angle of the sun these pigeons will have dangers of gales and preying hawks to return home as quickly as possible. 

Sam Baggott is not a cruel man, simply uncaring and he can see no harm in baiting the beautiful bird with strips of poisoned meat to lure the hawks that menace the other pigeons.  During one of these flights the Scandaroon is wounded.  She is found by the tow doctor who tends her until her injuries have healed, and Peter a gentle young boy assist in healing her.  

Each year at Mid summer Revel, the residents of Devon hold races pitting these pigeons against each others to rest their homing instincts.  Only man could devise such sport and only man could think up.  The contest shows tellingly the differences between man and bird - the one so aggressive and manipulative the others so stoic and accepting.  

the glorious intricacies of nature and man's futile attempt to understand its find mechanism of spirit and intuition are captured in this heartwarming story of the Scandaroon and her effect on the people who care for her. 

Publishing page has "First American Edition" stated. 

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This is the ideal ready reference book for pigeon fanciers.   This is a veterinary volume for pigeon fanciers - outlining diseases prevention, diseases (e.g. Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Protoza, deficiency, internal and external parasites), tumors and cancer, surgery and more!  

A wealth of information; contained in 19 chapters!  


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Author is a well known judge and exhibitor of birds, imparts the knowledge gained from his long time association with Macaws in this book.  He draws on his background in veterinary medicine and on many years of experience in the care and management of these brilliantly coloured birds to provide an eminently readable and highly useful blend of practical advice and fascinating natural history.

Readers will enjoy not only the information about Macaws in general - they are easily trained, they can learn to talk, they are frequently exhibited in bird shows - but, also they specific details related to the many different species.  Dr Decoteau's advice and techniques are presented in a smooth, easy-going style and are highlighted by numerous full-color and black and white photographs.  Macaw owners, naturalists and bird fanciers in general will find this informative book a very useful and exciting reference.   

Contents include:  keeping Macaws, feeding Macaws, housing Macaws, Breeding Macaws, Exhibiting Macaws, preventive medicine, diseases affecting macaws, hybrids and extinct macaws, classification of Large Macaws and Miniature Macaws.

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This book is designed to provide instant reference for the keeper and breeder.  It s is a complete A-Z guide, giving concise advice on every aspect of keeping parrots, including:  feeding, breeding, aviaries, cages, care of pet birds.  

The scope of this book includes parakeets, lovebirds, macaws, caiques, cockatoos, lories, cockatiels, conures, and parrotlets in additional to all birds specifically known as parrots.  

This book is for everyone with an interest in parrots, from the absolute beginner for who all terminology is explained, to the experienced breeder, who will appreciate the wealth of detail.  

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This is the most comprehensive coverage of the parrot family n captivity to have appeared in any language.  In recent years there has been a necessary shift of emphasis amount aviculturist, who, since importations have been severely restricted, now concentrate their efforts on breeding from their birds.  

This book therefore deals very thoroughly with this aspect and includes the experiences of breeders throughout the world, many of them previously unpublished.  

Parrots are especially interesting as aviary subjects, certain species breed so readily that there are more of them in captivity than in their often shrinking natural habitat; others, however, are extremely difficult to rear under captive conditions. 

AS pets, parrots have been popular for centuries for their intelligence, affectionate nature, engaging personalities and their ability to mimic.  The parrot owner who is interested primarily in this aspect will find information on individual species' characteristics throughout the book. 

Ninety full colour photographs illustrate widely varying species of parrot and include some extremely rare specimens. 

This is a HEAVY BOOK - with 600+ pages!  With 28 chapters - Species, Management, aviaries, feeding, the pair bond, breeding, hand-rearing, mutations, parrots as pets, sick birds, causes and care..... just to name a few!!!

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• Condition: Used - Fine condition
• Hardcover:  108 pages with dust jacket
• Publisher: Bezels Publications (1983)
• Illustration: Black & White illustrations & Color photos
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• ASIIN: B0000EHCEF
• Parcel Dimensions: 30 x 22 x 2 cm
• Shipping Weight: 760 g

Author an inveterate collector, describes a wide variety of birdcage styles, blending charming historical anecdotes with serious advice about collecting.  More than 75 photographs attest to the extraordinary range of styles and interviews throughout with antique dealers and collectors evoke the passion for collecting. 

Design in which function and beauty merge with a minimum of fuss and fancy characterize "Classics" Chapter Two.  From square and squat to slender and domed, classic cages follow principles of clean lined design.

On the publishing page this has the following number line indicating a 1st edition & 1st printing:

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

RARE and HARD to FIND!!
  

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