Pigeon Racing
Racing pigeons, or racing doves as they are more accurately known, are allegedly one of mans oldest best friends. In the past, the pigeon racer was the special sport of kings, princes and other noblility. Actually, in days of old, it was illegal for a common man to own pigeons.Pigeon racing to the mainstream increased in 1815 with the help of what was then called a carrier pigeon. Pigeons are bred for racing because of their will to survive, their speed of flight and their strong endurance.
Pigeon flights as far as 1689 miles have been recorded by the top birds in competetive pigeon racing. The trick with pigeon racing is the bird is actually flying home, it is not really racing atall. Pigeons are flocking birds, so they actually prefer to race together, but the strongest birds will fly on ahead, hence the pigeon race is soon in full flight.
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Labels: Other_Racing
Posted at 02:52, Sunday, March 18, 2007 by the Sandracer.