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 racingThe interviews cover a wide range of important issues including the acquisition of stock, the treatment of young birds and yearlings, feed, health and immunityOther 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 subjectsWell illustrated with over 170 colour photographs, pedigree charts and postcards
