New Handbook of Homing Pigeons

Author: Gu Chenghai
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive guide on pigeon breeding and racing. It is divided into chapters on the brief history of Chinese racing pigeons, pigeon breeds, the physiological structure of pigeons, pigeon lofts and equipment, breeding management and common disease prevention, pairing and breeding, raising young pigeons, training and racing pigeons, as well as pigeon breeding experts and associations from around the world. The book includes over 100 exquisite color photographs, focusing on the eye patterns, head shapes, feather colors, famous bloodlines and pigeons, and the Barcelona National Champion. It compiles breeding experiences from ancient times to the present, while also incorporating beneficial foreign breeding practices and techniques. The book is rich in content, well-researched, and offers practical, theoretical, systematic, and scientific insights, making it a valuable reference for all pigeon enthusiasts.