I was wondering if people that race pigeons could tell me why they race them? I've been brought up with pigeons albeit many year as pets , so when was able i decided to race them Racing pigeons have been bred to race so thats why we race them , its a bit of fun , but a all year round hobby and you have to be commited . the actual feelings you get when you race pigeons Its the preperation hoping you have your birds right for the task ahead sending them to club and getting up awaiting for them to return home fold there wings and head for the loft , clocking them in hoping the one you've clocked is the winner , it give you a buzz right through to getting the result hopefully with your name at the top The reason you spend money on keeping the pigeons, training them, and the time you put into it etc... Is it purely to fly your pigeons or for the competitive sport and winning. Or do you actually get more out of it. i think racing pigeons is more a away of life rather than a hobby , there more a extended family that gives you more calm peacefull times away from the stress of life , the money i spend on my birds stops me pickling my liver and as the saying goes you only get out what you put in be it time or money hope this helps It's growing your babys watching them grow and hopefully watching them win as said its a way of life for me , i wouldnt be without them