How to Pick a Homing Pigeon Color

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Learn about the breeding lines of homing pigeons. The original racing breed is from the Rock Dove pigeon line.
Step 2:
Study the color and markings of pigeons. Learn which mark or color represents which breed.
Step 3:
Select a pigeon for its breed, not its markings or color. Just because it's pretty doesn't mean it's speedy.
Step 4:
Determine if the most common colored bird is a good choice for your expectations. The most common color pigeon is the Blue Bar.
Step 5:
Decide what's important to you—speed, endurance or both. The pattern markings of a pigeon represent the breed, not necessarily their capabilities.
Step 6:
Try to pick a color and pattern for a pigeon that attracts you to it. You will spend many hours with the pigeon in training and caring for the bird—it may as well be aesthetically pleasing.
Step 7:
Resolve any issues you have with culling. Culling is necessary to maintain a flock that is strong and healthy.

Tips & Warnings

Learn about the breed of pigeon you want to buy—it may be a pretty bird, but fly as slow as molasses.

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