Guides for pigeon fanciers

Short, plain explanations of the things fanciers deal with every season.

How to read a pigeon pedigree A pedigree is a family tree with a purpose: it tells you where a bird comes from and what its family has done.

How to read a pigeon ring number A ring number usually tells you three things: who issued the ring, the year the bird was born, and which bird it is.

Pigeon inbreeding and COI explained The coefficient of inbreeding (COI) puts a number on how closely a bird's parents are related.

The pigeon breeding timeline From pairing to weaning takes around eight weeks. These are the usual stages and when to expect them.

Paramyxo vaccination records for racing pigeons Many racing organisations want proof that birds are vaccinated against paramyxovirus. A good record makes that easy to give.

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