Pictures From 2007 Los Angeles Pigeon Club Lawn Show

[Margarret]

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

I took a beautiful white homing pigeon that had come through 911 PA to the show for Margaret to take home with her and return to the owner since they live in the same city.

The bird was returned to it's owner this morning. He was really happy to get him back and even offered to pay me! He is going to use the bird as a breeder as he doesn't have any white breeders. Good ending to this rescue all the way around.

Margaret

[Margarret]

As I understand the "sport" of Thief Pouters, the unique coloration allows the fanciers to easily identify which are their birds in the air.

I'm not sure I understand the sport/game enough to really try and explain it here on the board. Perhaps someone else can take that on.
Terry

They are called Spanish Sporting pouters, Thief Pouters or Deportiva. They are bred for a seductive character and trained to go after a hen with a white feather tied to her tail. When in competition, several males are released at the same time and points are given for the cockbird who remains closest to the hen and seduces her away from the others. The added color allows the watchers to tell which bird is which. I've seen them in competition at shows and the handler always holds the hen, placing her out of reach, behind his back etc. so that the competitors have to constantly look for her.

Margaret

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Becca199212

Wow amazing birds! What kind was that on 48 it was so beautiful! Had gorgeous hair!

I'm not sure what breed that is, Becca. My first thought was English Trumpeter, but I'm not sure that is correct. Someone will be along that knows for sure.

Terry

[mini paul]

Thanks for the chance to see the pic`s i must say some of them birds i have never see before, they were beautiful i my self have kept show birds to was fun untill they got stolen.

[maryjane]

Wow! What a day everyone had. Margarret, your Rosie is just about as cute as they get, I love that bouffant hairdo!! George, your little owls are darling. I don't think I've ever seen pictures of them before, I love the beaks. I was wondering about the colored birds too, but of course we all know if it was harmful to them, you would have had the people in cuffs, Terry! I even saw some Vienna tumblers, I'll have to show HawkEmu and little Red Girl. (I'm just so inventive with names lol).

I LOVE the frill with all the curls that looks like a bakery cake. What an amazing, beautiful bird. I've seen frilled doves but never anything like this pigeon. Picture 36 with the fancy guy with the long-feathered feet is just so cute. You just want to hug him. Picture 37 too, they elicit the same reponse lol. What kind of pigeons are those? They're so fluffy and almost stuffed-animal looking. And 38, with the pigeons with all that "hair"!! And the modenas after that, I'm especially fond of (they all remind me of my Sophie).

And picture 48.......it's COUSIN IT!!! I am having a good laugh going through all these pictures!! 50 has the red and white pij that looks like he's standing about three feet tall, all chest and feet lol. It's astounding the variety of all the pigeons, and how beautiful and special each one is.

And picture 51.....a picture of George! Followed by some of Margarret! It is definitely nice to see some of our members and have faces to put with names.

In 61, that pigeon matches the shirt that the guy behind him is wearing he he.

Thank you so much for posting these pictures, they have really made my day. How lucky we are to be involved in these special birds' lives. I will really try to get to a show soon, it must be a lot of fun to be there in person. Congratulations to everyone who won a prize, and everyone else who gets at A+ for effort!!

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Margarret

The bird was returned to it's owner this morning. He was really happy to get him back and even offered to pay me! He is going to use the bird as a breeder as he doesn't have any white breeders. Good ending to this rescue all the way around.

Margaret

Thanks so much for your help in getting this one back home, Margarret! It's greatly appreciated.

Terry

[Hillybean]

Thank you for posting the pictures!!

I too was wondering what number 48 was. It is very CUTE!! Just think of the the hair supplies you (a human) would need to keep that look up .

MJ, "COUSIN IT"...lol! Very cute.

That is very neat about the dyed ones, and the breed of pigeon.

I'm glad the transportation for the little pigeon went well. I bet he is glad to be home! Although he was getting the BEST of care .

-Hilly

[Jazicat]

It looks like everyone had a great time. All of the birds are beautiful, especially Rosie.

[LuisO]

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

Here are the photos I took today at the pigeon show: http://www.rims.net/2007LAPCLawnShow/

I hope the other members who attended and took pictures will also post theirs.

Terry

those pouters are awsome! what do they paint them with?

Luis

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by LuisO

those pouters are awsome! what do they paint them with?

Luis

We were told it is a type of hair dye that is safe to use on the pigeons. I would strongly suggest to anyone even considering "painting" a pigeon that you find out for absolute certain what can be safely used. And, I would guess that you need a pretty steady hand and good eye to do a job such as is seen on the ones in the LAPC photos. The birds really were stunning to see.

Terry

[mr squeaks]

Is COUSIN IT (#48) some type of Jacobin???

Cousin It is a PERFECT NAME!!

Shi

[TerriB]

Stunning photos of some beautiful birds! Nice to put some faces with the members' names. Thanks for sharing!

[kristall]

FINALLY!!

I got the pictures to load on flickr. here they are!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13742247@N02/

[george simon]

I will try to name some for the birds pictured here

#1 FLIGHT
#2?
#3 CHINESE OWL
#4 NUN
#5 BUDAPEST TUMBLER
#6?
#7?
#8?
#9?
#10 BILL HARRISON THE COOK
#11,12,13,14,THIEF POUTER
#15,16 FLIGHTS
#17,18,19, ITALIAN OWLS
#20,21,22, SADDLE HOMERS
#23 AMERICAN SHOW RACER
#24 ?
#25,26, AMERICAN SHOW RACER
#27?
#30 RACING HOMER
#31 FRILLBACK
#33 HELMET
#36 ENGLISH LONG FACE TUMBLER
#38 JACOBIN
#39,40,41,42,,43 MODENA
#45 CRESTED FAIRY SWALLOW
#47 CAPUCHINE
#48** BOKHARA TRUMPETER**
#49 ENGLISH CARRIER

GEORGE

[Trees Gray]

Hi George,

Thank you for solving the mystery on what type of pigeons the pictures show.



Hi kristall,

I really enjoyed your pictures, too! That one picture, the guy matches the dyed birds, I guess that was done on purpose?. ..thank you for sharing.