The Pigeon Fancier's Guide

This is special re-print edition of James Roger's book “The Pigeon Fancier's Guide: A Complete Directory For the Proper Management and Treatment of Fancy and Other Pigeons”, which was first published in 1844. Among the earliest of pigeon books that were written in the English language, this work sheds a unique light on the history of pigeon breeding in early 19th Century England. Included are insights into how pigeons were housed, fed, reared and treated for common ailments. Also offered are the histories and descriptions of pigeon breeds which were popularly kept in England during those days, including Carriers, Flying Tumblers, Almond Tumblers, Mottled Tumblers, Baldhead Tumblers, Pouters, Horsemen, Croppers, Dragoons, Runts, Trumpeters, Jacobins, Turbits, Owls, Nuns, Helmets, Magpies, Spots, Fantails, Barbs and others. Also included are several species of Wild Doves.

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