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Pigeons take about two to three hours to find their way home during a race (which is usually only a couple of hundred miles), but their intelligence and instinct have allowed them to find their way over distances exceeding 500 miles.
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Hobbyist Richard Borschdorf participates in pigeon racing but shares the hobby with his children. Borschdorf says the children are fascinated with the birds -- more than 60 of them -- and are developing a respect for life and for other living creatures through their participation in the pastime. During a race, pigeons are released hundreds of miles away from home. Each bird's leg is tagged with its age and the owner's name and address. Technology -- in the form of scannable tracking tags -- is now being used as part of some races. Borschdorf says the beginner can get started for less than $100 (to construct or purchase nest boxes, perches and a feedbox).
RESOURCES :
The Sport of Racing Pigeons : Everything One Needs to Know . . .
Model: 0963518003
Author: Herman J. Simpson
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