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What is it really like sharing your home with a pigeon? Balfouri returns to All About Pigeons for a closer look at life with these feathered companions, sharing stories about her own birds and the personalities that make each one different.We discuss bonding with your pigeon, how introducing a mate can change that relationship, and why a young or hand-raised bird doesn’t always guarantee a cuddly pet. We also talk about recall training, harnesses, pigeon pants, and choosing a bird that fits your home and expectations.Along the way, we explore how breeders, rescuers, and pet owners can learn from one another, why birds that don’t meet show standards can still make wonderful companions, and how pet pigeons can be part of the wider pigeon hobby.Pigeons as Pets Facebook Group:Join the groupFind Balfouri online:Balfouri’s linksAll About Pigeons:www.pigeonpod.comHashtags:#PigeonsAsPets #PetPigeons #PigeonCare #PigeonTraining #PigeonRescue #PigeonCommunity #Balfouri #AllAboutPigeons #PigeonPodcastKeywords:pigeons as pets, pet pigeons, Balfouri, indoor pigeons, pigeon bonding, pigeon behavior, pigeon personalities, pigeon care, pigeon pants, pigeon diapers, harness training, recall training, hand raising pigeons, pigeon adoption, pigeon breeders, pigeon rescue, Modena pigeons, companion birds, All About Pigeons Podcast

From ancient dovecotes to wartime messengers and the music of pigeon whistles, pigeons have been part of human history for thousands of years. This All About Pigeons compilation brings together five interviews exploring that shared past and the people keeping it alive today.Nathaniel Mann explores the tradition of pigeon whistles and its connection to contemporary sound art. Jim Fausone discusses Cher Ami and the history of pigeons in wartime. Lorrie Monteiro introduces the American Pigeon Museum and its work preserving the hobby’s heritage. John Verburg explores historic dovecotes and what they reveal about centuries of pigeon keeping. Elizabeth G. Macalaster shares the stories of military homing pigeons and the people who trained them.Together, these conversations explore how pigeons have shaped communication, culture, architecture, and military history. They also show how our relationship with these remarkable birds continues to grow and evolve through art, research, preservation, and the pigeon hobby today.Explore more episodes and support our nonprofit:https://pigeonpod.comEnjoy the episode? Share it with someone who loves pigeons or history, and help us bring these stories to more listeners.HASHTAGS#AllAboutPigeons #PigeonHistory #PigeonPodcast #CherAmi #WarPigeons #Dovecotes #PigeonWhistles #AmericanPigeonMuseum #HomingPigeons #MilitaryHistory #BirdHistory #PigeonHeritageKEYWORDSpigeon history, history of pigeons, All About Pigeons podcast, pigeon history compilation, pigeons and human history, historic pigeon keeping, ancient dovecotes, dovecote history, pigeon loft history, pigeon whistles, Chinese pigeon whistles, Nathaniel Mann, Cher Ami, Cher Ami war pigeon, Jim Fausone, American Pigeon Museum, Lorrie Monteiro, John Verburg, The Pigeon Cote, war pigeons, Elizabeth G. Macalaster, military pigeons, military homing pigeons, carrier pigeons, messenger pigeons, wartime communication, World War I pigeons, World War II pigeons, pigeon culture, pigeon heritage, pigeon traditions, bird history, Phillip FryFEATURED RESOURCESAll About Pigeonshttps://pigeonpod.comThe Pigeon Cote with John Verburghttps://pigeoncote.comWar Pigeons by Elizabeth G. Macalasterhttps://elizabethgmacalaster.com/books/war-pigeons/

From ancient pigeon lofts to the historic dovecotes of Great Britain and France, these structures reveal a long and fascinating history of pigeon keeping. Join host Phillip Fry on the All About Pigeons Podcast for a conversation with John Verburg, the creator of The Pigeon Cote, about the fascinating world of dovecotes.We explore the history, purpose, and design of these remarkable structures, their place in pigeon keeping, and how that history connects with keeping pigeons today. John brings a passion for preserving pigeon history and documenting historic dovecotes throughout Great Britain and France.Keep exploring after the episode with John’s website, The Pigeon Cote—a treasure trove of historic pigeon publications, dovecote photographs, and resources for pigeon enthusiasts.Explore John’s website — The Pigeon Cote:https://pigeoncote.comVisit All About Pigeons for more episodes and resources:https://www.pigeonpod.comHashtags#AllAboutPigeons #Dovecotes #JohnVerburg #ThePigeonCote #PigeonHistory #PigeonKeeping #PigeonHouses #PigeonPodcast #PigeonFanciers #HistoricArchitectureKeywordsJohn Verburg, dovecotes, historic dovecotes, dovecote history, pigeon houses, pigeon towers, doocots, The Pigeon Cote, PigeonCote, pigeon history, pigeon keeping, dovecotes of Great Britain, dovecotes of France, pigeon literature, backyard pigeon keeping, All About Pigeons Podcast, Phillip Fry

How do we keep the pigeon hobby growing while holding on to what makes it special? Brad Stuckey returns to All About Pigeons for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing today’s pigeon community.We talk about welcoming newcomers, the growing interest in pet pigeons, strengthening clubs, and keeping people involved beyond their first bird or show. We also explore how social media, AI generated pigeon content, misinformation, and scammers affect the hobby, along with the importance of mentorship and passing knowledge to the next generation.Whether you breed, show, fly, or simply love pigeons, this conversation asks what each of us can do to help the hobby thrive.Find more episodes and support our nonprofit at https://pigeonpod.com.Hashtags#AllAboutPigeons #PigeonPodcast #PigeonHobby #PigeonCommunity #PigeonClubs #PetPigeons #FancyPigeons #PigeonShowsKeywordsBrad Stuckey, All About Pigeons podcast, future of the pigeon hobby, pigeon keeping, pigeon community, pigeon clubs, pet pigeons, fancy pigeons, pigeon shows, pigeon breeders, new pigeon fanciers, pigeon mentorship, growing the pigeon hobby, social media and pigeons, AI pigeon content, pigeon scams

Getting started with pigeons can come with plenty of questions, and finding people who can help makes a big difference. This special All About Pigeons compilation brings together four conversations about entering the hobby, learning through experience, and building the community around it.Justin Thompson shares how he revived a pigeon club that had been inactive for more than 20 years. Joshua Toy talks about his experience as a new flyer keeping pigeons on a Philadelphia rooftop. Listener Ryan discusses the challenges he faced as a newcomer and how to help others get started. Bob Nolan shares advice from his years of experience raising money for pigeon clubs.Whether you’re considering your first pigeons, looking for fellow fanciers, or helping your local club grow, these conversations offer practical ideas and honest perspectives from people who have been there.Learn more and support the All About Pigeons nonprofit:https://www.pigeonpod.comHashtags:#AllAboutPigeons #PigeonPodcast #PigeonKeeping #PigeonsForBeginners #PigeonHobby #PigeonClub #PigeonCommunity #PigeonFlying #ClubFundraising #HomingPigeons #FancyPigeons #RacingPigeonsKeywords:All About Pigeons podcast, beginner pigeon guide, pigeons for beginners, getting started with pigeons, new pigeon keeper, new pigeon flyer, pigeon keeping, pigeon hobby, starting a pigeon club, reviving a pigeon club, pigeon club fundraising, growing pigeon clubs, supporting new fanciers, pigeon community, rooftop pigeon loft, urban pigeon keeping, Justin Thompson, Joshua Toy, Bob Nolan, Phillip Fry, pigeon podcast compilation

We’re recapping the fun, winners, and community spirit of Pigeonpalooza, then catching up on upcoming shows, racing results, and news from around the pigeon world in Word on the Wire.This episode is brought to you by the National Pigeon Association. Make plans for the 2027 Grand National, January 22–24 in Springfield, Missouri! Learn more at https://www.npausa.com.Keywords: All About Pigeons, Word on the Wire, Pigeonpalooza, pigeon podcast, pigeon shows, pigeon racing, Birmingham rollers, one loft racing, National Pigeon Association, NPA Grand National#AllAboutPigeons #WordOnTheWire #Pigeonpalooza #PigeonShows #PigeonRacing #NPAGrandNational

What makes a pigeon family worth preserving for generations? Chuck Oshaben joins Phillip to share the story of his father, Ed Oshaben, whose lifelong dedication to Trentons began with a 35-cent pigeon purchased at a Cleveland market in 1933.Chuck takes us inside his father’s loft, sharing childhood memories, breeding practices, and the importance of proving birds at 500 and 600 miles. We explore the Trenton family’s origins, distinctive appearance, slow maturation, and reputation for endurance in difficult weather. Chuck also explains why breeding for color and pushing youngsters too hard can undermine these long-distance birds.It’s a conversation about pigeon history, patient breeding, and carrying on a family legacy, with more stories to come in Part 2.Website linksGrowing Up Trenton — Chuck Oshaben’s articleThe Story of Ed Oshaben’s True TrentonsAmerican Trenton BreedersAmerican Trenton Pigeons — Photos on FeatherSiteAll About PigeonsHashtags#AllAboutPigeons #TrentonPigeons #OshabenTrentons #ChuckOshaben #RacingPigeons #PigeonRacing #LongDistancePigeonRacing #HomingPigeons #PigeonHistory #PigeonBreeding #PigeonPodcast #PigeonFanciersSEO keywordsTrenton racing pigeons, Oshaben Trentons, Chuck Oshaben, Ed Oshaben, Trenton pigeon history, American Trenton pigeons, long distance racing pigeons, endurance pigeon racing, 500 mile pigeon races, 600 mile pigeon races, Trenton breeding practices, slow maturing racing pigeons, preserving pigeon bloodlines, racing pigeon families, homing pigeons, All About Pigeons podcast

How did homing pigeons carry messages through war zones, across oceans, and out of dense jungles? Phillip talks with Elizabeth G. Macalaster, author of War Pigeons: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878–1957, about the birds and the people who trained them for military service.They discuss how the Army, Navy, and Air Force used pigeons, what made a good military bird, and how mobile lofts worked. Elizabeth also shares the stories of G.I. Joe, Cher Ami, and John Silver, and considers how these service animals should be remembered.Learn more about Elizabeth’s book: https://elizabethgmacalaster.com/books/war-pigeons/www.pigeonpod.comwar pigeons, military pigeons, homing pigeons in World War II, carrier pigeons, messenger pigeons, pigeon history, G.I. Joe pigeon, Cher Ami pigeon, John Silver pigeon, Army Signal Corps pigeons, mobile pigeon lofts, Elizabeth G. Macalaster, War Pigeons book, All About Pigeons podcast#WarPigeons #HomingPigeons #MilitaryPigeons #CarrierPigeons #PigeonHistory #WWIIHistory #CherAmi #AllAboutPigeons

Mother Pigeon returns to the All About Pigeons Podcast to discuss Pigeon Religion, the new feature-length documentary from director Troy Vetri.She shares how pigeons became part of her spiritual life, how her Catholic upbringing influenced the playful traditions of Pigeon Religion, and what it means to become a “dovetee.” We also discuss the five-year filmmaking process, caring for hundreds of New York City pigeons, opposition to feeding urban wildlife, and her mission to protect the animals society often overlooks.Learn more about the film and follow Mother Pigeon’s art, advocacy, music, and continuing work with New York City’s pigeons.WEB LINKS:Mother Pigeon’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/motherpigeonbrooklyn/Mother Pigeon’s Workshop:https://www.motherpigeonworkshop.com/Pigeon Religion documentary:https://rooftopfilms.com/film/pigeon-religion/Pigeon Religion on IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43366703/All About Pigeons:https://pigeonpod.com/HASHTAGS:#AllAboutPigeons #MotherPigeon #PigeonReligion #PigeonDocumentary #Pigeons #PigeonPodcast #UrbanPigeons #NYCPigeons #PigeonAdvocacy #AnimalAdvocacy #UrbanWildlife #PigeonArt #PigeonPeople #BirdPodcast #TroyVetriSEO KEYWORDS:Mother Pigeon, Mother Pigeon Brooklyn, Pigeon Religion, Pigeon Religion documentary, Troy Vetri documentary, All About Pigeons Podcast, pigeon podcast, New York City pigeons, NYC pigeon people, urban pigeons, pigeon advocacy, pigeon rescue, feeding pigeons, urban wildlife advocacy, pigeon art, pigeon spirituality, pigeons and religion, Catholicism and pigeons, Mother Pigeon’s Workshop, Mother Pigeon Revival, pigeon caretakers, pigeon documentary, feral pigeons, protecting city pigeons, pigeon lovers

What should you really be feeding your pigeons? In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, Phillip Fry talks with Cody Holden, racing pigeon flyer and Nutrition and Sales Director for Purgrain, about the science behind proper pigeon nutrition.Cody explains how protein, carbohydrates, fats, grains, seeds, minerals, grit, supplements, and clean water affect a pigeon’s health and performance. We discuss feeding breeders versus racers, preparing pigeons for short and long-distance races, common feeding mistakes, adjusting a mix to meet your birds’ needs, and why a bag of feed that looks good may not necessarily deliver the best results.Learn more about Pure Grain pigeon feeds at:https://purgrain.comLearn more about the All About Pigeons Podcast, support our nonprofit mission, and explore pigeon resources at:https://PigeonPod.comSEO KEYWORDS:pigeon nutrition, pigeon feed, feeding pigeons, best pigeon food, racing pigeon nutrition, racing pigeon feed, pigeon feeding program, what to feed pigeons, pigeon health, pigeon care, breeding pigeon feed, pigeon racing tips, racing pigeon performance, pigeon supplements, pigeon vitamins and minerals, pigeon grit, pigeon seed mix, Pure Grain pigeon feed, Purgrain, Cody Holden, All About Pigeons Podcast, homing pigeon nutrition, roller pigeon feed, show pigeon feed, high flyer pigeon feed, pigeon breeding season, feeding young pigeons, long-distance racing pigeons, pigeon carbohydrates, pigeon protein, pigeon fats and oils, safflower for pigeons, hemp seed for pigeons, peas for pigeons, corn for pigeons, pigeon feather quality, pigeon race recoveryHASHTAGS:#PigeonNutrition #PigeonFeed #RacingPigeons #PigeonRacing #PigeonCare #PigeonHealth #HomingPigeons #PigeonFanciers #PigeonBreeding #PerformancePigeons #PureGrain #AllAboutPigeons #PigeonPodcast #PigeonPod