Videos

This page lists videos that should be of interest to those who are new to the sport and the general public who would like to know more about us and our great sport.  We have tried to select the best high quality videos available. For your convenience, new videos will be added to the top of the list in each section.

 

 

Introduction to Racing Pigeons

Connie Steacy shows her family's involvement in the racing pigeon sport.
Silvio Mattacchione is featured in Working Animal Series.
This video deals with racing pigeons, roller & diving pigeons as a hobby.
An excellent video presentation for all age groups.
The Story of Pigeon Racing Promo (Jim Jenner) To borrow full 60 min version check with the office.
 

Raising Young Birds

An excellent presentation by Karl Frank showing the cycle of life from mating to hatching.
This video show the growth of a racing pigeon youngster from hatching to 10 weeks old.
This video discusses incubation and some details dealing with hatching.
This video deals with how to band a baby pigeons.
This is similar video.
This video shows a parent racing pigeon feeding its youngsters.
A video about how and when to wean baby racing pigeons from their parents
Tips for calling in your pigeons when they are outside.
 

Pigeon Racing

Video on "How to Race Pigeons"
A short video of young racing pigeons being trained early in their training program.
This video is about shipping night for a 600 km young bird race.
Thousands of racing pigeons are released and on the way home they are filmed from a helicopter.
A short film showing a one trailer release.
More than 60.000 racing pigeons are released from about 450 km from home.
A 70,000 racing pigeon release.
Excellent footage of racing pigeons trying to escape from their greatest enemy.

 

General Management

 

Loft Design

How to design a proper old bird racing loft.
One fancier's design for a young bird loft.
Dovecote Pigeon Loft Design
 

Electronic Clocking Systems

Chapter 1- also includes information from some top racing lofts.
Chapter 2 - also includes information from some top racing lofts.
Chapter 3 - also includes information from some top racing lofts.
Chapter 4 - also includes information from some top racing lofts.
This is short film of Racing Pigeons being clocked.
 

Miscellaneous

Five Minute Movie Trailer
This video deals with racing pigeons and roller pigeons as a hobby.
This video deals with racing pigeons and roller pigeons as a hobby.
Episode Five - Part 1 of 3
Episode Five - Part 2 of 3
Episode Five - Part 3 of 3
Episode Six - Part 1 of 3
Episode Six - Part 2 of 3
Episode Six - Part 3 of 3
Racing Pigeon Display at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
G.I. Joe save 1000 lives during World War II.
G.I. Joe receives Dickens Medal for Bravery.
ArmNews - Canadian soldiers use pigeons to send messages.
A fun animation. Good for a laugh.