Welcome to the fascinating hobby of breeding and flying pigeons. Welcome to the fascinating hobby of breeding and flying pigeons. There are different breeds of pigeons kept for different reasons.
Utility pigeons are for commercial meat production, known as squabs, and considered a delicacy.
Homing pigeons are used for racing, similar to horse racing. Show or exhibition pigeons are used to compete in various pigeon shows worldwide, or to simply admire in one's backyard. Pigeon fanciers come from all walks of life. Rich, poor, minorities, young and old. It is a wonderful hobby, and financially available to people on all levels.