Dan
Dan started Pigeonpedia in January 2020.
He has liked pigeons since he was young, when he fed them breadcrumbs in his local park, now he regularly takes his kids to do the same thing.
He started Pigeonpedia after noticing how few dedicated Pigeon websites there were online.
Articles
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Racing
How Much Does A Racing Pigeon Cost?
In November 2020 a racing pigeon called New Kim sold for a world record €1.6 million (about $1.9 million). In 2019 a buyer, also from China, paid €1.25…
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Types
Jacobin Pigeon: Breed Guide to the Hood, Origin and Care
The Jacobin is a breed of fancy pigeon known for its hood: reversed neck feathers that form a hood over the head, a mane behind it and a…
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Types
The Frillback Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Frillback is an old fancy pigeon breed with decorative frills, or curls, on the wing shield feathers; in a good bird the frills are very curly. It…
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Baby Pigeons
Pigeon Egg Incubators: What You Need To Know
An incubator can hatch pigeon eggs, but it is a last resort. Squabs need crop milk from soon after hatching, and the best chance of survival is a…
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Behavior
Pigeon Kisses: All You Need To Know
Pigeon Kissing is also known as “billing”. Kissing is part of pigeons’ courtship rituals. The hen will often approach her mate and when he opens his beak he…
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Types
The Tiger Swallow Pigeon: Breed Guide
In Europe the Tiger Swallow Pigeon is also known as the Bohemian Fairy Swallow. It is one of the fancy pigeons used primarily for exhibition. Tiger Swallow Pigeon…
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Types
Dewlap Pigeons: Breed Guide
Originating from the Middle East, this breed is so-called because of their most distinguishing feature – the dewlap that extends from the underneath of their beaks to their…
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Types
Tippler Pigeons: Types, Records and How They Are Flown
What is a tippler pigeon? A tippler is a domestic pigeon bred in England in the 19th century for endurance flying. A kit of three or more birds…
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Keeping
6 Pigeon Nesting Materials That They Will Love
Pigeons are found all over the world, but they seem to have a preference for nesting in areas with high human activity. Pigeons want to nest where they…
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Racing
9 Racing Pigeon Tips
Winning more pigeon races comes down mainly to diet, training and loft management. The nine tips below cover the practical steps racing fanciers use, starting with a balanced…
