He can do this at distances that range up to 500 miles. That is a mystery that man has yet to decipher. Pigeon racing was first developed I Belgium in the 1800s. To this day it is a national sport there, gambled upon heavily. Fancy Pigeons these come in all colors and hues.
Enjoyment comes in admiring their versatile beauty.
Pigeons typically have a trusting nature, which makes them a pleasure to train. In raising pigeons, however, it is imperative that the loft housing the birds be kept clean and dry. Pigeons have been known to carry diseases that have proven fatal to humans. Any birds that become sick should be isolated to prevent their spreading disease to the rest of the flock. It would seem that man s fascination with and keenness to profit from the pigeon would at least keep the bird off the endangered list.