[pigeon-man]

I am new to the hobby and I am just getting started building a loft and i was wondering if there is a good reference book for beginners. I want to try homers and I am looking for reccomendations on what type of birds to start with.

 

[RodSD]

Just do search here on this forum. Almost everything is covered already. You can even read the pros and cons of stuff and people's experience. If you have a library you can search there. At my place we don't have those books unless I drive 45 minutes to the main library.

Without a book you can try these.

I suppose you want to start with loft concept:
http://www.redroselofts.com/starter_loft.htm
http://pigeonracing.homestead.com/Pigeon_loft_info.html

Accessories:
http://lovebirdsloft.homestead.com/LOFTACCESSORIESPLANPAGE.html
http://www.redroselofts.com/loft_ideas.htm

Feeding:
For breeders get a good pigeon mix of 16% protein in feedstore. For the rest you can get 12-14% protein. Give your birds clean water and grit (pigeon grit with oyster shell) 24/7. For food start with 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) per bird except your breeders where you give them food 24/7.

Training:
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/f14/training-methods-for-homers-amp-racing-pigeons-7449.html
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/f14/training-young-birds-for-homing-amp-racing-pigeons-8046.html

 

[adamant]

pigeon man..welcome to the site.

rod.. thanks for the links. i found them helpful.