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Young Bird Training Methods - by Chaz. Heitzman. Simply written and straightforward explanation for getting started in racing pigeons, caring for the birds, and training them for the races. Soft cover, color photos, 18 pp.
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Book $5.95 Item #5628 SW1.20 lbs  |
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Feed to Win - Part II: An A to Z Guide on the Correct Use of Feed Supplements - by André Christiaens. Topics include avoiding diseases, natural remedies, feed mixes, and a month-by-month care overview. Hard cover, color photos, 166 pp.
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Book $49.95 Item #5703 SW 2.20 lbs |
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Pigeons for Pleasure & Profit: A Complete Guide to Pigeon Racing - by Charles Foy and Clair Hetland. Chapters include Breeds and Varieties, Equipment for the Pigeon Homer, Management of the Loft, and Commercial Pigeon Raising. Soft cover, black and white photos, 112 pp.
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Book $10.95 Item #5626 SW 1.90 lbs |
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Pigeons: Racing Homer Facts & Secrets,
Vol. I - by Leslie C. Swanson. A complete guide for the breeding and flying of racing homers: history of the racing homer, stock and breeding, conditioning, training, feed, and how to fly young birds. Soft cover, 42 pp. |
Book $6.95 Item #5627 SW 1.40 lbs |
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Pigeons: Racing Homer Topics, Volume II -
Racing Homer Facts and Secrets - by Leslie C. Swanson, rev. 1990.
This work covers topics such as record flights and historical data, loft
construction, breeding fundamentals, the moulting factor, and general
loft management. Soft cover, 45 pp. |
Book $4.50 Item #5625 SW 1.40 lbs |
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Try Pigeon Racing - by Raymond P. LeBlanc.
Basic information for beginners, along with tips and ideas for veteran
fanciers, such as purchasing stock and record keeping. Soft cover, color
photos, 23 pp. |
Book $6.95 Item #5629 SW 1.20 lbs |
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Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird - by Andrew D. Blechman. The writer traveled across the U.S. and Europe to meet with pigeon fanciers and pigeon haters in a quest to chronicle the pigeon's transformation from beloved friend to feathered outlaws. One reviewer says, "If anybody can read this book and still harbor contempt for pigeons, I have to wonder if there is hope for human beings." Hardcover, 239 pp.
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Book $23.00 Item #5605 SW 2.00 lbs |
| White Pigeons - The Color of Money --
by Jerry Gagne. A step-by-step how-to account of the business of white
bird releases for weddings, sporting events, funerals and celebrations
of all kinds. Includes loft building or adaptation, purchasing and caring
for the birds, training, advertising and pricing of services. Soft cover
with color photos, 43 pp. |
Book $13.25 Item #0306 SW 1.50 lbs |
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| The Pigeon in History -- by Jean Hansell.
An exhaustive study of the pigeon from primitive and biblical times to
the present day. A journey through the cultures of Israel, Egypt, Greece
and Rome, and others. Hardcover, 176 pp., 250 illustrations. |
Book $35.95 Item #5623 SW 3.50 lbs |
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| Doves and Dovecotes -- by Peter &
Jean Hansell. The first substantial account of dovecotes and their inhabitants
for over 50 years. This entertaining and highly readable text classifies
a wide variety of types and styles. Hardcover, 248 pp., color photos. |
Book $42.95 Item #5622 SW 4.50 lbs |
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| A Dovecote Heritage -- by Peter &
Jean Hansell. This fascinating text explores the social, historical and
architectural aspects of dovecotes in areas such as London, Scotland,
and mainland Europe. Hardcover, 200 pp., color photos. |
Book $35.95 Item #5621 SW 3.50 lbs |
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Pigeons for Everyone - by Douglas McClary.
Virtually every aspect of pigeon keeping is covered, along with a color
section depicting different breeds and a special feature on eye-sign.
Hardcover, 280 pp. |
Book $47.95 Item #5662 SW 3.00 lbs |
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The Eye and Orientation: A Pigeon Racer's
Guide - by Bradley LaVerne. This legend of the Sport shares his expert
methods and takes the guesswork out of selecting the best birds for racing
and mating, and leads the reader through the grading process, with many
photos and illustrations. Signed by the author. Hardcover, 147 pp. |
Book $55.00 Item #5682 SW 3.00 lbs |
| How to Win with Hens - by Dave Allen.
Features the methods of top European fanciers who have mastered the art
of motivating their hens, thus enabling them to compete at the highest
levels. Hardcover, with color and black & white photos, 131 pp. |
SORRY, THIS ITEM IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Book $39.95 Item #5684 SW 2.00 lbs |
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| 100 Years of Superstars - From the Squills
Yearbook. Top fanciers tell of their racing systems, breeding methods,
success, ideas, lofts and much more in this massive work drawn from the
last 100 years of the successful Squills Yearbook. Hardcover with black
& white photos, 544 pp. |
SORRY, THIS ITEM IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Book $34.95 Item #5683 SW 3.50 lbs |
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Fit to Win - 2nd ed. - by Dr. Wim Peters.
This was the best selling pigeon book in the U.K. for four years. This
second edition has all of the information of the first edition plus 80
pages of new material. Hardcover with color photos, 397 pp. |
Book $69.95 Item #5664 SW 3.00 lbs
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Squills International Yearbook 2005- from
the Racing Pigeon Publishing Company. This famous yearbook's 104th year
issue contains many articles about top fanciers from around the globe.
Its back half is a loft breeding management section. Hardcover with black
& white photos, 544 pages. |
Book $21.95 Item #5656 SW 2.50 lbs |
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The Pigeon Guide - by Shannon Hiatt and
Jon Esposito, D.V.M. Covers what a new pigeon fancier needs to know to
keep, raise, train, and care for the health of pigeons. Basic concepts
are followed by more advanced techniques. Hardcover, color photographs,
274 pp. |
Book $62.95 Item #0321 SW 3.00 lbs
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Born to Win - by Dr. Wim Peters. Explores
genetics, mysteries of homing, and the breeding and characteristics essential
to racing. Particular attention to racing flight. Soft cover, 235 pp.
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Book $47.95 Item #5663 SW 2.20 lbs
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101 METHODS – Part I – by Jules Gallez.
A great study of the racing sport, history and development of some outstanding
strains, and methods of Belgian masters regarding lofts, feeding, and
training. Excellent work for a fancier of any skill to study. |
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101 METHODS – Part II – RACING
PIGEON POTPOURRI -- by Jules Gallez. A selection of articles by Theunis
Venter and Jules Gallez regarding many aspects of our wonderful sport.
Good section on wings, plus excellent advice for beginners. |
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101 METHODS – Part IV – SUCCESSFUL METHODS
WITH YOUNG AND OLD BIRDS – by Jules Gallez. Discussion with successful
fanciers from all over the world, including the U.S., about their systems,
birds, etc. Excellent information and photographs. |
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101 METHODS – Part V – HOW TO BECOME AND STAY
A CHAMPION – by Jules Gallez. Great information including the "52
Suggestions for Success" plus excellent material on health, and interviews
with champions on their successes. |
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101 METHODS – Part VI – DIARY OF JOHN LAMBRECHTS
– by Jules Gallez. A fascinating book that begins with John Lambrechts'
diary of his trials as a young pigeon fancier. Very enlightening and entertaining.
Latter part dedicated to general information which can help any fancier
attain success. |
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Month by Month in the Loft - by Frank
Hall. Because Hall knows and understands every aspect of racing pigeons,
he brings out the true heart of the subject of this book, which contains
a great deal of advice on breeding and racing champion birds. Hardcover
with b & w photos, 224 pp. |
Book $34.95 Item #5687 SW 2.50 lbs |
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NATURAL LOVE OF PIGEON RACING – by Lonnie
Patterson. Fourteen chapters of methods and humor from a lifetime of racing
pigeons. Team management, breeding, race training, moult and feather care,
old bird training, medication and treatments, advanced breeding, loft
design, along with sections on showing and photographing pigeons. Soft
cover spiral, 150 pages with photographs. |
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ROTONDO ON RACING PIGEONS – by Joe Rotondo.
Rotondo was one of America’s foremost fanciers, and this is a complete
synopsis of the sport. A very detailed work, with good illustrations and
chapters covering every aspect of this fascinating hobby. Beginners or
advanced fanciers will find this work intriguing. Hardbound, 311 pages.
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Book $54.95 Item #0297 SW 4.20 lbs |
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THE WILL TO PREPARE – by Robert Kinney.
Covers selection and pairing, management of young birds and old birds,
polygamous and rotational breeding, selection theories such as eyesign,
nutrition, loft design, flying widowhood, and sections on pigeon health
and diagnosis. Hard cover, 146 pages, with photographs. |
Book $53.95 Item #0299 SW 2.80 lbs |
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THE WILL TO WIN – by L. Gilbert. An excellent little pamphlet with simple, precise advice on how to prepare pigeons for winning races. Timeless information. The perfect gift for a beginner. Soft cover, 15 pages. | Book $2.95 Item #0300 SW 1.20 lbs |
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Encyclopedia of Pigeon Breeds – by Wendell M. Levi. This most comprehensive look at the pigeon, with numerous color photographs, is a must for any fancier’s library. Hardbound, 790 pages with photographs and extensive index. | Book $113.95 Item #5690 SW 4.20 lbs |
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Champions
Reveal Their Untold Secrets – by Victor Vansalen. Interviews with
Dr. Norbert Peeters, Luci and Antoon van der Wegen, Maurice Casaert, Eugene
Pochet, Gaby Vandenabeele, the Herbots Brothers, Jan Hermans & Rob Hoekstra,
Jos Thone’ and others present a wealth of information for successful racing.
Hardbound, 527 pages with numerous photographs. |
Book $69.95 Item #5691 SW 4.30 lbs
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The
Natural Winning Ways – Updated yearly, this periodical includes the
best selections from the Natural Company’s "Pigeon Rit," an international
magazine for the pigeon fancier published in Belgium. Includes sections
that can be used for breeding results and race records. Volume 28 is the
newest issue. Soft cover, approx. 100 pages. Note: Phone orders can be made for Volumes 9, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, which are available in limited quantity. |
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VOL. 28 IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Book $7.95 Item #5692 SW 1.50 lbs |
| Lofts
for Racing Pigeons - by Charles Heitzman, revised. This informative
booklet explores the basics of loft design for racing or showing pigeons,
with practical advice on flooring, roofs, trapping, ventilation, nest
boxes, and perches. Illustrated with many loft designs. Soft cover with
color photos, 38 pp. |
Book $14.95 Item #5671 SW 1.50 lbs |
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