Pigeon Keeping

CHANGING FACES

Changing faces: Liu Changsheng. Beijing pigeon raiser

30 Dec 2012

Flocks of homing pigeons crossing blue skies and whistling past buildings used to be a common sight in Beijing.

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'Rats with wings' are getting the drop on flustered New Yorkers

6 Nov 2007

New York

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Breeders of race pigeons plan to sue over fees for licences

8 Jun 2006

Owners of racing pigeons are planning to seek a judicial review of a new licensing system.

The Hong Kong Racing Pigeons Club, Anti-Bird Flu Action Alliance and three other pigeon...

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Ruffling council feathers

27 Mar 2006

I was really upset a couple of weeks ago when I heard that some pigeons had been found dead near the Craigengower Cricket Club in Happy Valley. Poisoning was suspected, because many people in...

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Burglars fly the coop with racing pigeons worth $1.5m

13 Aug 2004

Police believe the thieves must be bird enthusiasts or illegal traders

A flock of about 200 racing pigeons valued at more than $1.5 million were stolen from a shop in Kwun Tong...

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Squads fight high-rise pigeon coops

28 Oct 2002

Beijing officials have set up a pigeon police force to crack down on illegal breeding of the birds in flats after neighbours complained of feathers, foul smells and droppings.

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