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first off, happy easter to every one.... ok..... i would like to know how you view your birds... i mean, u dont name them right? but how do you care for your birds, to had clean them or bath them? do you show them affection through pruning etc? do you have favourite birds not only winners, but character, or not very good birds that you give special care and attention too? thank you once again

thanks patty

Hi..more questions.... where do the origins of pigeon racing come from? and how did it evolve to become a sport for you guys? thanks

thanks guys so far.....as you may know i am currently doing research into pigeon fanciers who participate in races, so any information would be helpful. at the moment i am looking into how the pigeon racer makes sure his pigeon comes home.. by preparing the pigeon in a sufficient way these systems, food, mascots maybe (this is important as i am looking into superstitions that may be involved in this prep work) also included in this is talking too the pigeons or playing music silly things like this if you have heard of any i would be grateful if you could tell me... also included would be special training techniques, when you would start etc....

sorry i dont know any thing about this can someone tell me what are these systems all about?

also i will be back to ask more questions when come across queries if that is ok... also the personal preparation of the pigeon of the pigeon.. almost the science behind you wanting your bird to come back and the things that you do to decrease the anxiousness/anticipation is what i am getting at, this is where i am trying to research... any ideas???? thanks

Thank you guys for your help so far!!!

ps i dont need specifics of secrets, but just if you do. thanks again

ok thanks anyway.... can anybody help me?

Hi I am a student of anthropology in London, UK just trying to find out about habits of pigeon racers when then are by themselves before, during and after races and their relationships with the birds as this is difficult to do. serious answers would be much appreciated and helpful thank you guys

Do you give your birds a mixture of vitamins that only you know? If so do you have a specific or special way in which you prepare it? How do you prepare your birds for a race, special food/vitamin mixture, lucky charms etc? Do you go through any specific routine in readying the birds for flight? On the Saturday while waiting for the bird, do you go through any routine in anticipation? Is there a lot of anxiety, and what do you do to calm yourself if there is? Do you socialise with the bird, read the papers with them, talk to them, play music to them etc? Many thanks for your time

what about 'snowballs' or underhand betting, it must exist, no?

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me? I am doing some research into pigeon racers and I have some questions you may find a few a bit strange but it would be extremely helpful if you could answer, thanks. Do you give your birds a mixture of vitamins that only you know? If so do you have a specific or special way in which you prepare it? How do you prepare your birds for a race, special food/vitamin mixture, lucky charms etc? Do you go through any specific routine in readying the birds for flight? On the Saturday while waiting for the bird, do you go through any routine in anticipation? Is there a lot of anxiety, and what do you do to calm yourself if there is? Do you socialise with the bird, read the papers with them, talk to them, play music to them etc? How does betting work in the pigeon club? And when this extends to federation and bigger races does club loyalty count? Meaning would you ever bet on another clubs bird and if so would you club take kind of offence? I may have some more questions to come, thank you once again. Thank you for your time Many regards