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BOOKS

“Lofts of North America” - This book is the result of over 5 years of work, and I truly believe it is the most anticipated book in many years. As the owner of a major pigeon supply company, we receive inquiries on a regular basis, asking for information about building a loft. This book is meant to give you ideas, not only on what a loft looks like, but it is also full of interior pictures of a loft to give examples of nest boxes, perches, flooring, breeder cages, ventilation, windows, doors, trapping, aviaries, feeders, drinkers, and so much more. We included over 100 lofts from Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, North-South-West and Eastern United States. I did not want just Taj Mahal type lofts that cost a mint, (but there are some in the loft), I wanted the Average Joe loft, Racing Homer lofts, Fantail lofts, Runts, Rollers, Pouters, Dovecoats, Parlor Tumblers and so much more. We have included step by step pictures on building a loft and a page by page diagram with bill of materials to build a 4x8 loft. The book is 99% in color and much of the description text is written by the fancier who built the loft. We have amature builders and professional builders. The book is editing as we go to press with our catalog, so I can not tell you how many pages it is, but it will be over 200 and I can assure you, it will be professionally produced and a book that you will want for the many great ideas offered. Even if you do not plan on building a loft, Lofts of North America will give you a ton of ideas about improving the loft you have. If you would like an autographed copy, please let us know. A Great Gift. I apologize for the high cost, but printing a book in color and what a printer considers a low number, it is very expensive to print. Written by Jerry Gagne.
#802 “Lofts of North America”                    $89.95 COMING SOON!

“Kingmaker” - De Rauw Sablon A Racing Dynasty written by Silvio Mattacchione BA MA and Nikolaas Gyselbrecht is the definitive history on the most valuable strain of racing pigeons in the world today. Read how the "De Rauw Sablon" came into being. How Etienne De Rauw and Frans Sablon created what is now being called the most successful racing pigeon strain ever. You will be amazed at the record setting prices that these pigeons have brought at public auctions on PIPA. The history of the founders, their key pigeons, all the European Champions that have used these unique racing pigeons reinforce their own lines including Gerard Koopman, Freddy Vandenheede, Gaby Vandeheede, Limbourg, Marc De Cock, Ulrich Lemmens etc. as well as key players who are now scrambling to purchase them world wide. The strain "De Rauw Sablon" has dominated and continues to totally dominate "National" races in Europe. 8 1/2" x 11" hardcover, in full color. Approximately 200 pages on high gloss paper.
#810 “Kingmaker”                    $84.95

“The Lasts of the Greats and Beyond...” - This is one BIG book, over 200 pages with mearly 300 pictures, some never before published! Includes strategies and techniques from flying to breeding shared by Tom Hatcher and top Rollermen around the world. The Birmingham Roller has evolved over the last 125 years into an appealing and spectacular SPINNER due to the efforts of pioneers like William H. Pensom. Their efforts were continued by Leroy J. Smith, Ray Perkins, J.H. Teesdale, Albert Walker, Bob Evanas, Ken Pane, Joe Hein, Father Schlattman and so many more. "The Last of the Greats and Beyond..." covers the past, present and future of the Birmingham Roller and the men who love the hobby. 205 pages, soft cover. All pictures are black and white.
#814 “The Lasts of the Greats and Beyond...”                    $47.95 OUT OF STOCK

“The Adventures of Eddie: An Extra Special Pigeon” - Baby Eddie falls out of his nest and breaks a wing.  Not being able to fly usually means the end for a pigeon, but Eddie survives!  This is the story of a little pigeon who achieves stardom, and his adventures escaping from hazards fame brings.  “Eddie, you must be a most extraordinary bird”, the professor said.  He has discovered that Eddie is able to talk by exchanging thoughts.  One morning, the professor finds a message on his computer, “This is my story by Eddie”, but the news of this remarkable pigeon is leaked to the media.  It’s then that Eddie’s adventures really begin… Hard cover, illustrated, 46 pages.  By Pauline Hyde.  For children ages 6 to 10.
#9080 “The Adventures of Eddie”                    $22.95


“The Latest Adventures of Eddie: A Famous Pigeon Goes to France” - Eddie has become a living legend in the world and as an “A List” pigeon, he is invited to all of the best parties.  His fame has now reached Paris and some very important pigeons want to meet him.  In France, he survives some very scary adventures with the help of his new friends.  Francorse a charming guide, Carlos a talkative parrot and Hugo a savvy owl.  Hard cover, 54 pages.  By Pauline Hyde.  For children ages 6 to 10.
#9081   “The Latest Adventures of Eddie”       $27.95

“Eddie Goes to Hollywood” - Eddie, the incredible pigeon, and his French girlfriend, Fracoise are whisked first-class from France to New York.  They manage to escape certain death from the perils of cats and sparrow hawks.  Eddie goes on to achieve fame on television and conquers the film world in Hollywood.  Hard cover, 46 pages.  By Pauline Hyde.  For children ages 6 to 10.
#9082   “Eddie Goes to Hollywood”        $22.95
“A Veterinary Approach To Pigeon Health”
By Dr. David Marx, DVM. Probably America's best known pigeon vet. An accomplished racing pigeon flyer, he was founding and two-term president of the Association of Pigeon Veterinarians. This book is a must for all pigeon fanciers and discusses medication available in the USA. Chapters include: Bacterial Infections-Paratyphoid, E-Coli; Viral Infections-Adenovirus, Paramyxovirus, Pox, One Eye Colds; Parasites-Coccidiosis, Worms, Trichomoniasis; Reproduction-Hen Problems, Sterility; Flying; Injuries; General Health; Nutrition; Medications; Do's and Don'ts; Medication Mixing; Health Overview and Prevention. Space does not allow a complete description, but I know I wouldn't be without it. Hard cover, 212 pages.
#880 “A Veterinary Approach  To Pigeon Health   $54.95

Problem Droppings Explained”
This booklet by Frank Harper, well known Vet and fancier, sets out to explain some of the reasons and causes of the changes that might be seen in droppings. Fully illustrated in color, signs and treatments. Explains the usefulness and limitations of laboratory examinations, helps the fancier make use of his own microscope and suggests a sensible approach to treatment. 59 pages, paperback.
#9041 “Problem Droppings Explained”          $17.95 OUT OF STOCK

“Coughs & Colds: Croaks & Canker”
By Frank Harper, well known Vet and fancier. Easy to understand, illustrated in a color booklet that takes the fancier through the causes, signs and treatments for each respective problem.  This book is intended to help explain and identify some of the signs of respiratory trouble the fancier might see.  64 pages, 6 1/2”x9 paperback.
#9040 Coughs & Colds: Croaks & Canker”            $19.95

"The Flying Vet’s Pigeon Health & Management”
By Colin Walker. Mr. Walker is well known in both avian veterinary circles and the pigeon fancy. His book is a stunning update of modern pigeon veterinary knowledge, and easy to read. Twenty years of veterinary experience and 30 years of racing his own team of pigeons, ensures you're getting up to date information on improving or treating your pigeon's health. Contents include: The Common Diseases-Canker, Parasitic Diseases, Respiratory Infections, E-Coli, Paratyphoid, Viral Infections; Health Programs; Diagnosis and Medications-Dropping Interpretation, Use of a Microscope, Pigeon Queries A-Z, Medication Guide; Breeding-Problems, Genetics; Young birds-Weaning, Health Problems, Racing; Racing-Health Effects, Disease Control, Developing Fitness, Stress and Winning. This Book should be a great help to everyone, but it is meant for the special interest of those with flying birds. This is the first book I refer to if I need information on medication. 285 color photos. Hard Cover.
881 “The Flying Vet’s Pigeon  Health & Management”  $64.95 OUT OF STOCK

"Understanding Pigeon Paramyxovirosis"
The sole purpose of this booklet is to explain to pigeon-breeders what Paramyxovirus PMV) is, (it's a scourge which at present affects pigeons), and to stress the need to vaccinate the birds and to take hygenic precautions. The pigeon-breeder will then understand that if there is an illness in one of the lofts, washing hands, changing shoes and overalls before going from loft to loft may prevent a catastrophe. The book includes sketches, photos and vaccinating info.
#9001 "Understanding Pigeon Paramyxovirosis"    $6.95

“The Pigeon Guide”
By Jon Espositio DVM and Shannon Hiatt. Released in 2000, this 274 page, hard cover book includes information about breeding systems and genetics, nutrition, loft systems and equipment, showing, racing and much more. Of particular interest to fanciers is information about the general health and well being of their flocks, preventative health measure, recognition of diseases and disease treatment. While there are many pigeon books available, reviewers have declared The Pigeon Guide to be one of the most up to date and comprehensive works that will be available.
#805 “The Pigeon Guide”           $66.95

“Pigeons: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”
By Dr. Matthew M. Vriends & Tommy E. Erskine.  Here is everything bird fanciers need to know about keep pigeons, including feeding, housing, protection against parasites, general health care, and breeding.  There is also information on various pigeon breeds, and on breeding pigeons for racing.  96 pages, color and black & white photos, paperback.
#9037 “Pigeons: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual        $8.95

“Encyclopedia Of Pigeon Breeds”
By Wendell Levi. This is the beautiful reprinting of Levi’s commanding reference book on pigeons. Eight Hundred high quality glossy pages with 768 color photos make this one of the most impressive books published about pigeons. Levi’s encompassing book details the many colors and patterns of birds that a fancier interested in genetics would rarely encounter and may otherwise have difficulty in recognizing. Find out why this important resource is so sought after.  Hard Cover.
#803 “Encyclopedia Of Pigeon Breeds”           $135.95

“The Pigeon”
By Wendell Levi. A classic for those who raise pigeons. Levi is recognized the world over for the wealth of knowledge compiled in this masterpiece. Covers: The Relationship of Pigeon and Man, breeds and varieties, anatomy, physiology, genetics variations and inheritance, practical breeding, behavior, diseases, parasites and pests, feeds and feeding, housing, commercial squab production and the pigeon fancy, exhibiting, racing, etc. Hard cover, almost 700 pages, 1127 pictures on pigeons or pertaining to them. A 26 page index. An ideal gift.
#804 “The Pigeon”          $116.95

“Pigeons For Everyone”
By Douglas McClary. Published in 1999 in England, this is a great book for someone fairly new to our great hobby. Two hundred and eighty pages of easy to understand reading. Chapters include: General Care, Shows and Showing, Pigeon Racing for the Busy Man, A Pigeon Miscellany and The Pigeon Year-A Month by Month Guide. Every breed has its admirers, for every derivation from the original rock pigeon carries with it a personality, character and appeal. It was with this thought in mind that the author included as many aspects as possible in this book.
#801 “Pigeons For Everyone”         $53.95

“The Natural Winning Ways”
Published by the Natural-Granen Company of Belgium.  Each issue contains valuable information on the health of pigeons, words of advice and much, much more.  This booklet is meant for the racing pigeon flyer, but the information would certainly be of use to any pigeon breeder.  Included also is a section devoted to record keeping: Birds in the Loft, Breeding Results, Race Results, Particulars of Performances.  Issued yearly.  100 pages, soft-cover.
#9013 “The Natural Winning Ways”  $6.95

“Born to Win”
Specifically written for the pigeon racer and deals with all the essentials of raising pigeons 
and pigeon racing.  Chapters include: Management, The Loft, Stock Selection, Genetics and Breeding, Homing, Flight and Stress, and Questions Most Asked.  Winning is the name of the game!  It is the sole purpose of this book.  Color photos, sketches and a large section on eye sign.  Also included is a discussion of artificial insemination and the effects of radar.  Soft cover, 235 pages.  Save yourself from heartbreak and the trail and error method.  Written by Dr. Wim Peters.
#9003 “Born to Win”    $39.95

“Fit to Win”
This is described as the most comprehensive book regarding pigeon diseases, their condition and how to deal with them.  A special section devoted to anti-biotics, pro-biotics and the way they work.  Not to be aware of these disease conditions, deal with them, diagnose, prevent or treat them is a sure road to failure.  Chapters include: Seasonal Treatment Programs, Problems Encountered, Problems Solved, Immunity and Disease, Viral Diseases, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases, Prorozoal Diseases, Parasitic Diseases, Breeding Problems, Drugs &  Medications, Vitamins, and Minerals and Amino Acids.  All photos are in full-color, 396 informative, educational and interesting pages.  Hard cover and a must addition to your library.  By Dr. Wim Peters.
#9004 “Fit to Win”    $59.95

“Feed to Win: Part 2”
This great book is an A-to-Z guide on the correct use of feed and the value of individual grains, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and proteins and is a must read for any fancier.  Some of the information that is covered is: avoiding disease, anti-biotics, the great danger, fighting adeno-virus, natural remedies, feed mixes, home-grown vegetables, garlic, elderberry and so much more!  If you are interested in natural products, this is the book.  Hard cover by Andre’ Christiaens.  Over 166 pages.
#9017   “Feed to Win”      $55.95

“The Racing Pigeon”
By Richard Parry. A great how to in racing pigeons. Part I:  Training, Racing 1 and Racing 2, Raising the Young Birds. Part II: A Bit of Pigeon History, Fun With Pigeons. 142 pages.
#821 “The Racing Pigeon Story”   $14.95

“Racing Homer Topics”
By Leslie C. Swanson. Another book by Mr. Swanson. This is considered Volume II of Racing Homer Facts and Secrets. Forty-five pages containing 9 chapters. Some chapters are :Loft Construction, Breeding Fundamentals, Young Bird Racing and General Loft Management.
#834 “Racing Homer Topics”    $5.95

“Racing Homer Facts and Secrets”
By Leslie C. Swanson. Explains how to train Racing Homers to win. Detail on all phases of care, feeding, flight and training. Written by a veteran breeder of racing pigeons. Newly printed in 2007. Soft cover, 42 pages.
#838 “Racing Homer Facts and Secrets”  $7.95

“It’s Up To You”
By Roy H. Dick A 68 page booklet just crammed full of great information, hints, insight and more. I started to read it one night and couldn’t put it down. If you race pigeons, this will be a great addition to your library.
#896 “It’s Up To You”     $10.95

“The Pobor 1-5 System of Eye Sign Evaluation in Racing Pigeons”
The simple, consistent eye sign system that works. Written for those who want to be the best and go all the way to the top. The recognition of a high percentage of race winning pigeons and pigeons that breed winners is impossible using any other method of selection without using eye sign too. Written by a breeder of multiple AU Champions and ace pigeons. Paper back; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". 122 pages, 86 color photos.
#886 “The Pobor 1-5 System”    $49.95

“Young Bird Training Methods”
Newly printed with new color photos; including perches, loft interiors and exteriors, baskets and more! Originally written by the great Charles Heitzman of Louisville, KY. Explains in detail the training of young racing Homers from weaning age through their first races. Thorough instructions for teaching young birds to trap, first training flights and exercising, etc.
#842 “Young Bird Training Methods”  $5.95

“Lofts for Racing Pigeons”
By. Charles. Heitzman. This booklet was originally issued in the 1960's and this is now the 7th printing This issue is true to the original text of the great pigeon flyer and author, Chas Heitzman.  This issue is the first update and contains lots of new photos.  If you plan on building a loft or perhaps redesign the one you have, this is a must read!  Photos feature the contributions of many flyers in North America.  Information on appropriate size, ventilation, landing boards, trapping, perches, nest boxes, feeding and more!  36 pages, soft copy.  Many color photos of lofts!
#840 “Lofts for Racing Pigeons”  $9.95

“Champions Of The World”
Secrets of the masters featuring 24 top lofts from around the world. 41 full color photographs, 488 pages of gloss paper in hardback book form. Topics include breeding methods and how to win 150 to 600 miles races. Full of practical advice and tips on how to gain the edge.
#882 “Champions Of The World II”  $79.95
#885 "Champions Of The World III"  $79.95

“The New Winning”
Jim and Wanda Wiley are famous for their young bird racing and their Wileyway Janssens.  Jim also wrote a series of articles for various pigeon magazines.  These articles are so popular that they were complied into book form.  The original book, “Winning” was completely sold out.  This new book, “New Winning” is destined to be another pigeon flyers best seller.  Information discussed includes pigeon arithmetic, the loft, the birds, breeding and developing a family, young and old bird racing, developing a champion, wintering and more!  96 page expanded version.
#9027 “The New Winning”   $29.95

“Domenic-Oh: Race Horse of the Sky”
Manus E. Norton delights readers with an endearing tale of heroic activities inside and outside of the loft.  “Domenic-Oh” is an inspirational story showing that helping a friend in need is the most important victory of all.  Domenic-Oh instinctively and rapidly learns all of the techniques needed to be a champion racing bird.  The other pigeons in the loft look up to his leadership.  However, on the day of the great race, something particular happens, Domenic-Oh ahead in the race, suddenly dropped out of sight, leaving one to wonder, what has happened to Domenic-Oh.  54 pages, paperback.
#872   “Domenic-Oh: Race Horse of the Sky”   $9.95

“Rotundo on Racing Pigeons”
By Joseph Rotundo. “...once (Rotundo) had discovered or perfected a certain concept that would have been more than adequate for the majority of people, he did not rest. He was constantly trying to improve on whatever it was that he was involved with at that moment. Pigeon breeding and racing was the primary area in which he loved to practice this philosophy”. A classic book, nothing like it in the United States. This book is amust have books in any flyer’s library.
#800 “Rotundo on Racing Pigeons”  $69.95

“Try Pigeon Racing”
By Ray LeBlanc. A 40 page book written for the fancier who may be interested in the joys of pigeon flying. The author is a successful pigeon racer who starts off with the basics of building a loft, purchasing stock, breeding, training and more.
#863 “Try Pigeon Racing”    $7.95

“The Will To Prepare”
By Bob Kinney-Published in 1995 as a guide for beginners with Racing Homers but also serves as a resource for more advanced flyers. Covers methods of training, loft design, racing strategies, etc.
#811 “The Will To Prepare”    $59.95

“The Golden Widow”
By Roy Dyck. A great little book on flying the widowhood system. Single widowhood cocks, double widowhood, the care of the hen and more. 44 pages.
#808 “The Golden Widow”     $10.95

"White Pigeons: The Color of Money"
A brand new booklet, written by Jerry Gagne, to address the needs and questions of the novice pigeon flyer, who wishes to tap into the multi-million dollar white dove release business.  Chapters Include: "Where do I start?", "The new building", "Loft Maintenance", "Feed & Feeding", "Health Management", "Breeding", "Training"  & "Advertising".
#9002 "White Pigeons: The Color of Money"  $15.95

“Falcon’s Dictionary Of Ornithology”
by W. F. Hollander, PhD. An alphabetical list of terms, breeds, body parts and everything you can think of when it comes to birds. Illustrations. 46 pages.
#807 “Falcon’s Dictionary”  $1.95

“Genetics Made Simple”
by Paul P. Cook. This book should be in your library. The purpose of Cook’s book is to help people with no formal training in biology or genetics gain a firm and usable knowledge of genetics. An understanding of genetics can add much to both pleasure and success and leave less to luck. Will help you to comprehend the conversations that have only confused you at the shows and conventions.
#826 “Genetics Made Simple”        $18.95 OUT OF STOCK

“Origins and Excursions in Pigeon Genetics”
by W. F. Hollander. A very nice book. From the forward: “It is practically impossible for the layman or fancier to comprehend formal reports anymore, even when the subject should be highly interesting. Over the years I (Hollander) have tried to bridge over the chasm between the fancier and professional scientist. The present compilation of essays is the essence of that ridge...informality is key.” Very thorough.
#828 “Origins and Excursions”          $3.95

“The Center’s Primer on Pigeon Genetics”
by the NPA’s Research Committee. This is a continuation of the NPA’s genetics study and is most useful when paired with the NPA’s Project on Genetics. The old book has color illustrations and the new book has revised and expanded genetic information with nearly twice the listings under mutant genes. The same clear, comprehensive layout as the earlier book. 
#874 “Center’s Primer on Pigeon Genetics” (only)       $2.50

“NPA Information Booklet 31-Project on Genetics”
by W.F. Hollander and R.E. Gilbert. A handy 40 page booklet covering genetics, breeds and strains, reversions, origins, cross formulations, color, auto sexing, eye color, inheritance and more. A very informative little book for your library.
#830 “NPA Project on Genetics” (only)               2.50

#873 Center’s Primer Set (#874 & #830)              3.95


"NPA Book of Standards"
This is truly a "must have" book for anyone that shows pigeons or breeds fancy pigeons and wants to know what their breeds should look like. This is a large, loose leaf book. When you purchase the book, you are registered, and future updates will be mailed to you. The book is very well thought out and is hundreds of pages. It has tab dividers which are labeled for you to go directly to the breed you are looking for. Sections include: Wattle Pigeons, Croppers and Pouters, Color Pigeons, Owls and Frills, Tumblers, Rollers and High Flyers, Trumpeters, Structure Pigeons (Fans-Chinese Owls, Frillbacks, Jacobins), Syrian Pigeons, Doves and more. A great assist to show judges and fanciers trying to breed to an accepted standard. Some of the most renounced artists in the world have contributed their talents to this work of art. Each section breaks the breeds down as to what is needed in meeting the standard general appearance and in a breed such as Jacobins; history, body (5 points), head, side profile, mane (5 points), feather, chain (20 points), eyes (3 points), color (15 points), markings (7 points). A completed discussion of each main feature. If you show pigeons or breed to a standard, I don't know how you can do without the National Pigeon Association's Book of Standards.
#806 “NPA Book of Standards”  $89.95 OUT OF STOCK

“Pigeons for Pleasure and Profit”
by Charles Foy and Clair Hetland. This book will bring you up to speed on the essential basics. Insights into the unique relationship of people and pigeons throughout history. Highlights the popular breeds. How to determine best housing, fly pens, sun porches and nesting arrangements as well as the equipment needed for sound loft management. Need to know the proper grain mixture for your region? It’s covered in a chapter dedicated to feeds. Explanations of pigeon habits as well as how to control  behavior for flock harmony and optimal performance. Clear guidance for identifying and controlling internal and external parasites. Details the most common pigeon disease and the best medications for safe and effective cures. Twelve informative chapters explain every detail of the pigeon business. Used as a standard reference in many public libraries. Soft Cover. 112 pages.
#836 “Pigeons for Pleasure and Profit”  $10.95

“Pigeons Of North American In The 21st Century”
A visual feast for all pigeon fanciers and enthusiasts alike. Over 200 pages packed with information and photos on the breeds you love and the fanciers who create them. Design and layout by the #1 premier graphic artist in the U.S. serving the sport, Dan Miller. A publication of the National Pigeon Association. Published in 2004, a must for all fanciers. The perfect gift for those who loves pigeons and wants to know more about the origins of their favorite breeds. Sure to be a collectable.

#884 “Pigeons of North America” Hard Cover        69.95

“Fancy Pigeons”
Covers all aspects of keeping and caring for Fancy Pigeons.  Subjects covered such as housing, daily care and feeding, as are the pros and cons of keeping the birds free-flying and in aviaries.  Attention is also given to picking the right breed, health, illnesses, feed, purchasing birds, breeding and fighting parasites.  All together, this makes this book a practical reference for those who are considering keeping Fancy Pigeons or already have them.  Hard cover, 128 pages.  Written by Aad Rijs.
#9083 “Fancy Pigeons”             $21.95

“The Spin Masters”
by Tom Hatcher. If you want to succeed in rollers, you must pursue breeding in a scientific manner. Strains need several years to fully develop. Success is not a matter of luck. If you want to have yours spinning, this book will lead you in that direction.  8 1/2” X 11”, Soft Cover. 96 pages.
#897 “The Spin Masters”  $19.95

“The Birmingham Roller”
by William Pensom. 131 pages by a respected authority on Rollers. Gives the history of Rollers and tells how to breed, train and fly them for the best possible performance. Chapters on behavior, performance, the ideal Birmingham Roller, flying, color and markings, particulars of strain, flight, inbreeding, housing and management, competition flying, exhibition, judging and more. A complete book on Rollers.  5 1/2” X 8 1/2”.  Soft Cover.
#832 “The Birmingham Roller”  $12.95

"Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga"
Written by Andrew D. Blechman.  The author traveled across the United States and Europe to meet with pigeon fanciers and pigeon haters in a quest to chronicle the pigeon's transofmation from beloved friend to feathered outlaw.   This book captures a Brooklyn man's quest to win the Main Event (the pigeon world's equivalent of the Kentucky Derby), as well as a pigeon shoot where entrats pay $150 to shoot live pigeons.  Blechman tracks down Mike Tyson, the nation's most famous pigeon lover, and he sheds light on a radical "pro-pigeon underground" in New York City. 
#9014  Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga    $19.95

"Keys to Competition Rollers"
by Tom Hatcher. Over the past 30 years, Tom Hatcher has written several books documenting the history and times of the Fancier, and true performing Birmingham Rollers.  He has dedicated much of his life to the preservation of the hobby.  Since the introduction of World Cup, the sport of flying Rollers has gone on to an all new high.  This book focuses on the competition and keys that sucessful Roller Men, who have made it to the top a time or two, or more.  They offer their knowledge to all in hopes that it will inspire another Fancier in their effort in competing.  8 1/2" X 11", paper-bound, 148 pages.  This is their story...
#831 "Keys to Competition Rollers"  $19.95

“True Spinning Rollers II”
by David D. Kowaiski. The even more complete step by step guide to breeding your own aerial champion Birmingham Roller pigeons. From the back cover: “The author, a publisher and writer by profession, concisely and clearly takes the mystery and myth out of the breeding world’s finest pigeon athlete. He offers an accurate breed history, the basics of loft management and sensible training, plus tips on health and nutrition for top performance. For beginners who want to become experts and veterans who want to move up to the next level, he goes way beyond the basics. More than 115 photographs, line drawings and their captions illustrate every concept. Use this book to breed better birds and come back to it often to add more insight to your hobby.”  5 1/2” X 8 1/2”, 256 pages, soft cover.
#899 “True Spinning Rollers II”  $24.95

“Winners and Spinners”
by Graham Dexter. The art of cultivating high quality Rollers in England. Chapters cover: for the beginner and general revision, general loft management, health, feeding, breeding, selecting stock and managing the breeding loft, training kits of young, feeding for flying-a few problems discussed, the psychology of the Birmingham Roller and the fancier, competition flying, judging, debating the issues about Rollers, flying old bird kits and the show pen. Also interviews and insights from British flyers. Great information from a country serious about these birds.  6” X 8 1/2”, hard cover.  257 pages, 16 pages of different colored rollers.  Chapters include: “Making a Start with Rollers”, “General Loft Management”, “Health”, “Feeding”, “Breeding”, “Selecting Stock”, “Training”, “Competition Flying”, “Judging”, “Flying Old Bird Kits”. 
#833 “Winners and Spinners”          $69.95

“Breeding Better Rollers”
A booklet designed to make information available to beginners and intermediate roller hobbyists, written in an easy to understand way that takes the hobbyist step-by-step to success.  Of special interest is the “7 Steps” that includes:  1- Acquiring Stock, 2- Breeding Stock, 3- Weaning & Training Young, 4- Culling Young, 5- Training Holdover Birds, 6- Culling Holdover Birds, 7- Selecting New Breeders.  Written by Tony Chavarria, this booklet is 8 1/2” X 11” with 32 pages.
#9005 “Breeding Better Rollers”  $14.95

“The Tippler Pigeon”
A book on the Tippler breed, in which a beginner can fully learn how to manage his loft and the old hand find nothing to grumble at. Fifteen chapters which include: housing, breeding, management, flying, diseases and show. This is an old world book published in England. 54 pages, 7 1/4” x 8 1/2”, paperbound facsimile reprint circa 1910. 
#888 “The Tippler Pigeon”  $29.95 OUT OF STOCK

“Horseman-The Thief Pouter”
by James Dollier. Thief Pouter pigeons are flown out in competition with the objection of capturing other fancier’s birds, a practice which has been common place in cities throughout the world for years. The sport and its origin in Spain and different versions, with essentially the same basic principles, are practiced in cities around the world. A leading authority in Horseman Pouters, Jimmy Dollier gives an in depth account of this fascinating sport, from his early beginnings in Glasgow as a young boy to the present day. 120 pages 7 1/2” x 6 1/4”, paperbound. 100 black and white or color photos.
#887 “Horseman - The Thief  Pouter”  $39.95 OUT OF STOCK

“The Flying Tippler”
Originally printed in 1932 and written by the world famous Tippler breeder, Job Ofield.  Many short, but to the point chapters which include:  Attention to Young Birds,  Training Young Birds, Competition Flying, Hints and more.  Learn of the Tipplers’ origin and development.  If you pick up one or two new ideas, it’s worth the purchase price.  Soft cover, 58 pages.
#879   “The Flying Tippler”      $24.95


“Courageous Couriers”

In November 2008 I received a call from Jake Van Dyke of Florance, Alabama. He told me that after the American Pigeon Journal went out of business, a relative of Frank Hollmann, who was a relative and member of the Tennessee Pigeon and Dove Club, acquired the remaining copies of an out of print book called "Courageous Couriers". The relative distributed copies to all the club members and then Jake acquired the remaining books. These books have been in storage for many years and in November 2008, Foy's purchased the remaining books and, while they last, we offer these antique, World War II books to you our customer. This edition was published by Frank Hollmann of The American Pigeon Journal in May 1977.

These "Memoirs of a Pigeon Soldier" and the chronology of events commence with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a well kept secret, but an american infentary division landed in Northern Ireland in Januatry 1912, and by mid 1912 the United States was deploying military pigeon communications detachments to overseas destinations. Chapter 1 covers pigeons and Pearl Harbor. Chapter II covers the pigeon as "Messengers Since Dawn of Civilization".

Many black and white photos are in this 136 page, soft covered book, including many well known and some lesser known pigeon heroes. Army lofts, equipment, personel, methods and training information is in this interesting book. Were you aware that you can train racing homer to fl y two ways, back and forth to two different lofts? This book tells you how to do it.

There is just so much fascinating information. You'll be better informed about your pigeons and you'll also learn much abouthow the Pigeon Corps operated. This is a real collectors book.


#9069   “Courageous Couriers”      $18.95

“The Flying Birmingham Roller”

Birmingham Rollers are a very unique performance breed. What they do in the air is far different from performance of other breeds of pigeons. The breeds unique ability and the unanswered questions as to why they spin probably explains why so few books have been written on Birmingham Rollers despite the number of roller enthusiast. Written by Dave Gehrke who acquired his fi rst Rollers in 1971. Dave and his wife Rita are also editors of the publication "The Roller Journal".

"Flying the Birnmingham Roller" is a well written 236 page , soft cover book 6" x 9". Chapters cover breeding, conditioning, flying and managing for success plus more. A great read and a great gift.


#9063   “The Flying Birmingham Roller”      $43.95

“The Complete Roller Pigeon”

Jeff Davis has had a lifetime interest in livestock and has kept Birmingham Rollers since 1951. His fi rst 20 years with the breed was devoted to kit fl ying and performance. But in 1970 his interest changed to the exhibition side. Chapters include: Developing a Strain, Color and Pattern, The Moult, Performance, Health and The American Show Roller. Soft cover, 62 pages with color and black and white photos. By Jeff Davis.


#9018   “The Complete Roller Pigeon”      $15.95 OUT OF STOCK
“The Search For Those Fabulous Whittinghams” (Rollers)

This is actually a set of two booklets, totaling over 300 pages. This was a home publishing project so be aware the booklets are not professionally done. This is an archival project to preserve elements of the Birmingham Roller history in the United Stats and Canada. These two booklets are an attempt to replace a scrapbook stolen from the United Roller Club in 1937. Both authors Steve Roth and Joe Quinn have maintained private collections of letters, bulletins, articles and personal correspondance. Both authors feared that their collection would be loss on their demise, so they produced these booklets of rollers in the mid 1800's. In the fall of 1947 Bill Pensom came to this country and brought along some of his best rollers which were a mix of the Whittinghams. If you are a fl ying roller/breeder, these books will offer an insight to the history of rollers and make you a better informed roller fl yer. Written by Steve Roth and Joe Quinn. 406 pages.


#823   “The Search For Those Fabulous Whittinghams” (Rollers) - Set of 2      $19.95
“The Pigeon Breeders Notebook”

This edition "98" covers the physics of fl ight and feather design. Intense study of pigeon anatomy and how the system works together to produce fl ight. Very good glossary and numerous illustrations help guide you through this book. Quinn provides valuable information here, really quite a work. Spiral Bound, 8.5"x 11, soft cover, 152 pages. By Joseph Quinn.


#824   “The Pigeon Breeders Notebook”      $16.95 OUT OF PRINT
“Bits & Pieces: Flight Feathers and Powder Dust”

From the research notes of Joseph Quinn. A lifetime's worth of interesting and insightful facts. Also has poignant excerpts featuring the pigeon's presence in literature and quite a bit of pigeon humor. A good read. Spiral bound, 5.5" x 8.5", Soft Cover with 182 pages.


#837   “Bits & Pieces: Flight Feathers and Powder Dust”      $9.95
“Passenger Pigeon Story”

A complete history detailing this country's infamous slaughter of this now extinct bird. By Joseph Quinn.


#835   “Passenger Pigeon Story"      $12.95
“The African Owl”

Includes: Standard loft, breeding, raising, showing, preventive medicine, loft fi ttings. Black and white photos. Hard cover and 128 pages written by "Master Breeder of African Owls" John Izzo.


#812   “The African Owl"      $33.95
“A Guide to Pigeon Keeping”

A 50 page booklet chock full of basic information on keeping pigeons. Contents include housing, feeding, breeding, banding, racing, breeds, health and hings. Soft cover, 50 pages. Richard Puccini.


#839   “A Guide to Pigeon Keeping"      $13.95
“Pigeon Squib Hash”

by W.F. Hollander. An insightful little book of antidotes about the pigeon hobby. Compiled by a very respected pigeon author, quarky and entertaining.


#844   “Pigeon Squib Hash"      $1.50
“Pigeon Genetics”

Have you ever bought a pair of pigeons and wondered what they will produce as far as color and pattern? Have you ever had a pair of pigeons produce a "surprise"? Have you ever obtained a pair of pigeons having been told you will get this color or that color from them only to be disappointed in the results? If you answered yes to any of these questions than this book is for you!! Written by Bob McGuan who is by no means a genetics expert, but has studied genetics and applied many of the rules and examples you will read about in this book. The book is full of colored pictures which gives you an example of what Bob is writing about. Some of the colors discussed are fish red, blue/black, brown, dilute, indigo, grizzle, opal, red & yellow, milky, almond, kite and more. The book is written so that anyone will understand and it is really easy to check a particular color by going to the page with that color. 44 pages, soft cover, 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", in color.


#827   “Pigeon Genetics"      $12.95

 
DOVE BOOKS

“Diamond Doves”
by Jeff Downing. A guide to colors and care. Diamond Dove Standard, colored pictures and how to contact the Pigeons and Dove Society. 28 pages.
#813 “Diamond Doves”  $21.95


“Doves and Dovecotes”
The first substantial account of dovecotes and their inhabitants in over 50 years, is more than just a study of one of the least recorded kinds of ancient building. The entertaining and highly readable text attempts to classify a wide variety of types and styles. 248 pages, fully illustrated P&J Hansell.  Hardcover.
#816 “Doves and Dovecotes”  $39.95

“A Dovecote Heritage”
This will appeal to anyone interested in the social, historical or architect aspects of dovecotes. There are detailed studies of particular areas, including London, Scotland and mainland Europe. 200 pages, fully illustrated. P&J Hansen.  Hardcover.
#817 “A Dovecote Heritage”  $34.95

“Images Of The Dove”
This is Jean Hansell’s latest work. A masterpiece no pigeon fancier should be without. Over 200 color and 150 b/w illustrations. Hansell’s easy-to-read text clearly explains the history of the Dove in the art of ancient civilization, religious and modern times. This collector’s edition is printed on high quality gloss paper and features specially painted end covers and binding. 182 fully illustrated pages.
#822 “Images Of The Dove”  $39.95

“Ringneck Dove Colors”
This is the 2nd edition with new written materials, a genetic diagram, color charts and a standard for Ringneck Doves. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, 22 pages.
#815 "Ringneck Dove Colors”  $17.95

“Ringneck Doves”
A handbook of care and breeding.  Both new and experienced keepers alike will find great value in the over 100 full-color photographs, including photos and descriptions of over 30 different color varieties.  Also included is a discussion on Ringneck Dove genetics by John Fowler.  Those new to Ringneck Doves will also find the easy to understand care and breeding instructions in the book very helpful.  Written by K. Wade Oliver.  5 1/2” X 8 1/2”, soft-cover.
#9012 “Ringneck Doves”   $25.95

“The Complete Guide to Raising Diamond Doves”
This book is devoted to the understanding well being, housing, breeding and happiness of diamond doves. This publication is intended to be a guide for the beginning dove enthusiast, as well as the seasoned fancier. Included in this book are chapters on housing, feeding, color mutations, breeding, genetics and proper care for diamond doves.

The author, Richard Puccini, has successfully raised diamond doves for over 30 years.. Richard has won Grand Champion at the National Young Bird Show for 3 consecutive years. The author has also raised cade doves and zebra doves and this book also contains chapters on all aspects of raising these beautiful birds.

This book could have never been printed without someone like Rich Puccini. His love of the diamond dove and desire to make others aware of these beautiful, tiny birds, demand that he write and publish this book.

The book is a soft cover book with 88 pages and 75 color photos. If you have diamond doves or are planning on acquiring some, this book is a must. This book will give you guidance that you need and prevent your making mistakes that will delay your success. Self publication in color is expensive, but Mr. Puccini refused to take any shortcuts and you will agree that is a fi rst class publication and love a work of love.
#9006 “The Complete Guide to Raising Diamond Doves”      $25.95


 
POULTRY BOOKS
“Living With Chickens”
by Jay Rossier. Chickens have long been a symbol of a good life in the country and the idea of raising poultry is as popular as ever in today’s busy world; whether for fun or for profit. Vermonter Jay Rossier gives any future chicken farmer the tools he needs to get started, from step by step instructions on building the coop to a brief background on chicken biology (“gizzard talk”); from hints on getting high quality eggs from the hens, to methods for butchering. Personal anecdotes, interesting facts and lush images of the birds and their landscape round out this comprehensive book. The 256 pages with color photographs.
#894 “Living With Chickens”  $20.95

“The Chicken Health Handbook”
By Gail Damerow. A must have book for the small flock owner.  Covers diseases common to chickens.  Identify common symptoms and diseases.  6” X 9” with color photos.  352 pages.
#9039 “The Chicken Health Handbook”             $18.95

“The Mating & Breeding of Poultry”
This is the only book, first published in 1920 and now back in print, to outline in detail all the necessities to becoming an accomplished breeder.  Illustrated throughout with numerous line drawings and easy-to-follow instructions.  This book teaches everything one needs to know to raise just the right chickens for them.  Soft-cover with 341 pages.
#9011 “The Mating & Breeding of Poultry” $12.95

“ABC’s Of Poultry Genetics”
Dr. W.F. Hollander, PhD. This book discussed poultry genetics step by step. Includes black and white illustrations. Soft cover with 65 pages.
#890 “ABC’s Of Poultry Genetics”  $8.95

“A Guide To Better Hatching (Poultry)”
Janet Stromberg. A good book for beginners as well as the old pro. Discusses structure, formation, fertility and more. Contains a hatching table and the 10 commandments for successful hatching. Soft cover, 100 pages, black and white illustrations. 
#891 “A Guide To Better Hatching”  $8.50

“Poultry Of The World”
Loyl Stromberg, Sr. The author has spent his life involved in poultry. His book is the fruit of his experiences and years of research. He sought out information on the history of all breeds of poultry in the world. He search the world over for photographic records and antidotes concerning all the different breeds of poultry. This is a fascinating collection of over 396 pages and hundreds of color photographs.
#893 “Poultry Of The World”  $79.95

“Exhibiting Poultry For Pleasure”
Helps you to do the needed things in order to have your birds ready for show. Includes the do’s and don'ts of exhibiting.  128 pages, soft cover.
#892 “Exhibiting Poultry For Pleasure”  $10.95

“Sexing Fowl and Baby Chicks”
by Loyl Stromberg. Soft cover, 88 pages, black and white illustrations. Helps you to know how to sex your birds. Tells you how to vent, sight, crossing for wing and micro-sexing. For all fowl, baby chicks, game birds and cage birds.
#843 “Sexing Fowl and Baby Chicks”  $8.95

“Extraordinary Chickens”
A Stephen Green-Armytage book. Many people are not aware of the exotic nature of “fancy breed” chickens, so this unique volume from Abrams, with 165 amazing color photographs of all kinds of international breeds. 112 pages, hardcover.
#895 “Extraordinary Chickens”  $21.95

“Bantams: A Complete Pet Owner’s Guide”
By Helga Fritzsche, translated by Dr. Helgard Niewisch.  An all-inclusive, lively exploration of more than 50 breeds of bantams, including rare species.  Experts answer all your questions about the care, housing, feeding, nutrition, diseases, breeding and breeds, with a special chapter on understanding bantam behavior.  Up-to-date and informative, yet clear enough for young bantam keepers.  72 pages, color and black & white photos, paperback.
#9038 “Bantams: A Complete Pet Owner’s Guide”      $6.95

“Chicken Coops”
We receive many calls from folks who want to get information on building a chicken coop or get some ideas about improving the coop they have. Just like houses, chicken coops come in all sizes and styles to meet the needs of every chicken family. Here are plans, elevation drawings, and basic building ideas for 45 original coops - from strictly practical to fl ights of fancy. There's one here to meet the needs of every chicken owner. An eight-page color section shows detailed photos of many of the featured coops. 176 pages, soft cover, 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 by Judy Pangman.
#875 “Chicken Coops”      $19.95
“Chick Days”
RAISING CHICKENS FROM HATCHING TO LAYING HEN. Chickens are quirky and fun and their eggs give you tasty, nutritious food every day. With lively text and charming photographs CHICK DAYS follows the day-by-day and week-by-week growth of these chickens as they develop. From hatchlings to laying hens. First hand advise on chicken behavior, breed, selection, feeding requirements, safe housing, hygiene, and health-care essentials ensures that your own flock will be healthy and well-cared-for as this contented trio. Chapters include "Why Chickens", "Which Chickens", "Growing Up", "It's Egg Time", "Hen Housing", "Welcome Home", and more. Appendix includes breed chart, parasites, and diseases and ailments. Full color, 128 pages. If your thinking about a back yard flock or just started with chickens, this is the book for you.
#819 “Chick Days”      $14.95

“Raising Poultry”
The best advice on raising chickens, turkeys and dame birds. An invaluable resource for everyone who raises poultry. Chapters include selecting birds for meat or egg production, housing and equipment, name processing of eggs and poultry, fl ock health, brooding and rearing. Soft cover, 343 pages, by Leonard S. Mercia.
#9076 “Raising Poultry”      $15.95

“Raising Ducks”
Comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to take you through every step of owning ducks. Individual breeding, feeding and housing, maximizing egg production, breeding for color varieties, showing, health care and disease prevention. Soft Cover, 316 pages by Dave Holderread.
#9077 “Raising Ducks”      $15.95

CAGE BIRD BOOKS
“All About Your Birds”
These books are brief, attractively illustrated, inexpensive manuals that teach inexperienced adults and older children the basics of responsible pet ownership.  They also contain information about each species in it’s natural habitat, and includes unusual and little-known facts about the species.  Each book is 32 pages.
#9046 “All About Your Budgeigar”        $2.95
#9047 “All About Your Cockatiel”          2.95
#9048 “All About Your Finch”                 2.95

“Exotic Birds from A to Z”
A beautiful 4”x7” softcover with a protective see-through jacket cover.  Full-color with over 250 pages by Angelika Lang.  Detailed advice on selecting and keeping the world’s most unusual birds.  Facts and photos, clearly arranged to help you identify, close and buy exotic birds.  Includes an overview of major bird groups and advice on setting up indoor and outdoor aviaries.  Over 200 full-color photos.  This is a compass guide reference book that fits in your pocket.
#9044 “Exotic Birds from A to Z”           $24.95

“Hand-Feeding and Raising Baby Birds”
This book is for both amateur owners and professional breeders.  It offers instructions on maintaining a bird nursery, keeping it heated and sanitary, and tending chicks.  Feed formulas are given for different species.  Advice pertains to correcting problems often suffered by baby birds.  176 pages, soft cover.
#9049 “Hand-Feeding and Raising of Baby Birds”       $11.95

“Living with a Cockatiel”
The cockatiel is one of the most popular of all pet birds and has a well-deserved reputation for being easy to care for and fun to own.  This book tells you about cockatiels in the native habitat and describes the different colors and varieties that have been developed.  This book also gives funny and heart warming stories from owners who describe what it’s really like to live with a cockatiel.  Full-color, hard cover, 127 pages.
#9045 “Living with a Cockatiel”                $14.95

“A Guide to Gouldian Finches” (Revised Edition)
This complete revision features concise information on Gouldian Finches in the wild and in captivity, including housing, nutrition, breeding, mutation and color breeding, health and disease.  Supported by over 330 images, including an extensive selection of mutations.  Authors have contributed to various chapters within the book.
#9020 “A Guide to Gouldian Finches”   $44.95

“A Guide to Zebra Finches”
Features 96 pages of easy-to-read, highly informative text covering such topics as History and Ecology, Housing, Feeding, Health, Choosing Stock, Exhibiting and includes all currently recognized Australian color varieties of these internationally popular endemic birds.  Full color throughout, this book is a must for Zebra Finch enthusiast.
#9023 “A Guide to Zebra Finches”  $19.95

“A Guide to Cockatiels and their Mutations as Pet and Aviary Birds”
Written by two of Australia’s foremost Cockatiel breeders, this title features beautiful color photos, including all known mutations.  Excellent easy-to-read information covers the care, management, housing and breeding of these popular birds.   96 pages.
#9021 “A Guide to Cockatiels and their Mutations”     $49.95

“A Guide to Incubation & Hand Raising Parrots”
Written by Western Australian aviculturist, Phil Digney, this title covers all the necessary requirements needed to successfully take an egg through to a fully weaned chick.  Beautifully illustrated with color images throughout, this valuable title also includes many charts and diagrams and informative text laid out in an easy-to-read format.  An invaluable reference for any serious bird breeder.  Contents include Incubation: Artificial Incubation, Meet the Egg!, Choosing an Incubator, Equipment, Handling the Egg, and more!  Also including: Handraising parrots: The goal, fundamentals, brooders and brooding, formulas, feeding instruments, and more.  104 pages.
#9024 “Guide to Incubation & Hand Raising Parrots”   $21.95

“A Guide to Color Mutations and Genetics in Parrots”
This title, that has taken Australian author, Dr. Terry Martin BVSc, some five years to complete, is the most definitive, collective work ever attempted on this intriguing and contentious subject.  Drawing on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world, Terry Martin has collated over 700 color photographs in this 296 page soft and hardcover title within text that is both approachable and easily understood.  Presented in three parts, the author take the reader through a comfortable and absorbing introduction to understanding the basic principles of mutations and color genetics in the first two parts.  The information has been supported throughout with a plethora of color photography resulting in highly digestible and understandable journey.  Part three is for the adventurous, being the technical manifest of genetics in parrots.  Over 80 species of parrots are discussed with numerous examples of breeding outcomes to assist the breeder in understanding how various mutations can be bred and developed.  The underlying objective throughout this book is Terry’s attempt to standardize the naming of color mutations internationally.  All in all a compelling read that will undoubtedly stand the test of time and become a major reference source for many years to come.
#9025 “A Guide to Color Mutations & Genetics” $44.95

“Avian Medicine: Principles and Application”
This Abridged Edition makes the details included in the comprehensive book more accessible on a daily, quick-reference basis.  This is especially valuable for the busy avian practitioner or breeder who wants instant access to familiar passages, tables, and charts.  Abridged by Zantop, an experienced avian practitioner, to contain relevant clinical material in a condensed format.  Also includes an updated formulary chapter.    809 pages, softcover 4” X 8 1/4”.  Black and white photos and drawings.  By. Dr. B. Ritchie, Dr. G. Harrison, Linda Harrison and Dr. D. Zantop.
#9028     “Avian Medicine: Principles and Application”  $29.95

“A Guide to Basic Health & Disease in Birds”  (Revised)
Since it’s first publication in 1996, this book has proven to be one of the most sought after and respected titles worldwide in this generic range of avian publications.  The author’s devotion and concern for all aspects of avian health and husbandry have again been reflected in this revised edition.  Diagrams include: features of a typical bird, The Alimentary Canal of a Typical Bird, The Respirator Tract of a Typical Bird. Tables of anti-biotics and common parasiticides.   112 pages.
#9022 “A Guide to Basic Health & Disease in Birds”     $24.95

“Under the Microscope"
Microscope & Pathogen Identification in Birds and Reptiles” - This 56 page, soft cover new title from ABK Publications’ most prolific author, Dr. Danny Brown, is truly a “little gem” of a book.  This easy-to-read reference has been produced to provide basic training in microscope use and pathogen identification for those aviculturists and herpetologists with the desire to take control of the potential health problems in their collections.  It will also improve their management procedures and support in responsible medication practices by using a more scientific and educated approach.  This title will also become a necessary and useful reference for all veterinarians and veterinary students, and is the ideal companion to Dr. Mike Cannon’s “A Guide to Basic Health and Disease in Birds” (Revised).
#9026 “Under the Microscope”   $19.95

“The Complete Pet Bird Owner’s Handbook”
Covers all aspects of pet bird ownership, nutrition, behaviour, home physicals, emergency medical care, preventative medicine, and much more.  Presented in 17 chapters, this book provides guidance on getting started, achieving optimum health, and understanding what your bird needs from you for a happy, healthy life.  Includes an index, bibliography of additional resources, and superb photos and illustrations to support the detailed text.  You will consider this book to be the most essential reference in your avian library, a constant source of reliable advice, assistance, and assurance for your birds well-being.  By. Dr. Gary A Gallerstein.  Color and black and white photos.  Hard-cover 6” X 9”, 441 pages.
#9029  “The Complete Pet Bird Owner’s Handbook”    $29.95

“Parrots: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”
By Mattie Sue Athan.  Well-known parrot expert, Mattie Sue Athan, instructs on all aspects of bird care, as well as on behavior problems and ways to solve them.  Includes information on parrot specials, life cycles, behavior patterns, housing, feeding, health care, grooming, vocal and body language, and appreciating and enjoying your parrot.  96 pages, soft-cover, 6 1/2” X 8 3/4”.
#9030 “Parrots: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual” $6.95

“The Parrot Problem Solver: Find Solutions to Aggressive Behaviour”
By. Barbara Heindenreich.  When not properly trained and socialized, parrots are prone to developing a number of behavioral problems, including aggression and self-mutilation.  Many owners face these problems and need guidance on solving them.  This book will help you turn your pugilist parrot into a feathered friend.  It provides the tools and advice you need to prevent and solve aggression problems in your pet bird.  With the easy-to-follow training techniques, you can say goodbye to biting, screaming, lunging and other not-so-friendly behaviors and build a warmer and more loving relationship with your companion parrot.  Some of the topics include: Wild bird behavior and how it affects the bird/owner relationship; the best and worst ways to modify pet bird behavior; understanding their body language; and sidebars on the myths and misconceptions of keeping pet parrots.  192 pages, hard-cover, color photos.
#9031 “The Parrot Problem Solver”     $14.95

“Parakeets: A Complete Pet Owner’s Guide”
By Annette Wolter & Karin Heckel.  This handsomely illustrated book presents basic information about Budgerigars (Parakeets) for new or soon-to-be owners. Topics covered include purchase, caging, equipment, general care and maintenance, health care and much more!  87 pages, paper-back, color photos.
#9034 “Parakeets: A Complete Pet Owner’s Guide”     $6.95

“The Canary Handbook”
By Dr. Matthew M. Vriends & Tanya M. Hemming-Vriends.  The canary, the most popular songbird among pet owners, comes in a wide range of colors and varieties.  This book offers detailed information on the housing, feeding, health care and general care of canaries.  176 pages, soft-cover, color photos.
#9036 “The Canary Handbook”  $9.95 OUT OF STOCK

“The Complete Book of Finches and Softbills”
By David Alderton.  Wether just starting out with one Zebra Finch or beginning to breed Greater Indian Hill Mynah, readers will find this book an essential tool for success.  Practical information on the different species of finches and softbills, including identifying birds, specific housing and nutritional requirements, improving breeding results, building an aviary or birdroom, and treating illness.  191 pages, color photos, hard-cover.
#9033 “The Complete Book of Finches and Softbills”    $24.95

“Zebra Finches: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”
By Hans-Jurgen Martin.  This handsomely illustrated book presents basic information about Zebra Finches for new or soon-to-be owners.  Topics covered include purchase, caging, equipment, general care and maintenance, health care and much more!  64 pages, color photos and black & white photos, soft-cover.
#9032 “Zebra Finches: Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”  $6.95

“Canaries: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”
By Otto Von Frisch.  This handsomely illustrated book presents basic information about Canaries for new or soon-to-be owners.  Topics covered include purchase, caging, equipment, general care and maintenance, health care and much more!  64 pages, paper-back, color photos.
#9035 “Canaries: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”     $7.95

“My Parakeet and Me”
By Immanuel Birmelin. This handy book is for new or inexperienced parakeet owners, parents who’s kids would like to have one, and kids who want to know more about parakeets.  You will find facts and advice as wells as 80 full color photos and drawings.  64 pages. 
#9050 “My Parakeet and Me”       $5.95

“The Parrot Breeder’s Answer Book”
By. Gayle A. Soucer.  We offer a detailed guide for the parrot owner who wants to breed the birds but has no experience.  The author, an experienced breeder, covers all the basics in laymans terminology.  More than 60 full color photographs, plus line art.  175 pages.
#9051 “The Parrot Breeder’s Answer Book”    $10.95

 
RABBIT BOOKS

“A Book About Bunny Colors"
"A Book About Bunny Colors" presents simplistic, breeder-oriented explanations of the rules of rabbit coat color genetics. Focus is on the "what happens" with coat color genetics, so that you can accurately use the information without having to grasp all the "why's" and "how's". Information is presented in a reader-friendly format with simple language, visual aids, and of course lots of full-color pictures. This book includes tips from several leading breeders and insight into the place of coat color in the rabbit world today. Get ready for discoveries with "About Bunny Colors" - a book for breeders!
#9108 “A Book About Bunny Colors”       $20.95


“The Youth Rabbit Project”
Written for the youth 4-H or ARBA rabbit project member, the "Youth Rabbit Project Study Guide" provides everything you need to know to succeed with your rabbit project. Includes complete coverage of selection, breeding, showing, care, and health. Detailed guide to contests such as showmanship, breed ID, and meat pens. Information is presented in unique, easy-to-learn charts, tables, and colorful graphics. The Study Guide has received widespread acclaim from 4-H leaders in the past year. Is available from 15 dealers across the USA.
#9107 “The Youth Rabbit Project”       $20.95

“Rabbit Smarties”
Featuring over 115 puzzles, games, and activities with a rabbit theme. Includes crosswords, word scrambles, coloring, picture games and much more. Adorable color photos and informational paragraphs throughout. Rabbit Smarties is geared toward 4-H'ers and the ARBA show circuit aspects rabbit raising, breeding, and showing. (Whereas Bunny Smarties is geared toward the novice pet rabbit owner, or the general public.) Rabbit Smarties is popular nationwide as a teaching aid for 4-H youth clubs. A previous knowledge of rabbits is helpful to complete this book.
#9106 “Rabbit Smarties”       $11.95
"Bunny Smarties”
Featuring over 70 puzzles, games, and activities with a rabbit theme. Includes crosswords, word scrambles, coloring, picture games and much more. Adorable color photos and informational photographs thoughout. It doesn't matter whether you have never owned a rabbit, or enjoy keeping one as a pet, or are an experienced rabbit breeder; if you like puzzles, Bunny Smarties is for you!
#9105 “Bunny Smarties”       $15.95

“The Rabbit Handbook”
By. Karen Gendron.  A book written for new or prospective rabbit owners.  Written and illustrated with detailed information needed by a rabbit owner.  Information covered includes: purchasing, feeding, heath care, housing and understanding rabbit behaviour.  144 pages.
#9055 “The Rabbit Handbook”       $10.99

“Rabbits”
This complete pet owner’s guide with a special chapter on understanding your rabbit.  Professionally illustrated with full-color photographs and line art.  64 pages.
#9054 “Rabbits”         $6.99
DVD

The Dark and the Light DVD
Like the legs of a race horse, the wings of a racing pigeon are vital to its performance. But each year nature tells a pigeon to change all its feathers and grow new wing flights. The goal of any pigeon trainer is to make sure that this feather growth does not affect his bird's aerodynamic integrity. And the timing of the stressful molt is also a factor in each bird's overall health and stamina. "The Dark & The Light" explains how some of the world's leading pigeon trainers are using the power of daylight to control their pigeon's molt and ensure their birds are in perfect feather during the summer racing season. This film explains when and why pigeons molt and also visits top pigeon fanciers who use either the "Dark" system or the "Light" system with their pigeons. The film follows these fanciers step-by-step as they plan their season and adjust light levels to either stimulate or retard the molting process. Light management is one of the most significant natural developments in the 150th year history of pigeon racing. By carefully controlling daylight a trainer can now dramatically reduce the stress of molting on his team of pigeons, while ensuring each bird has a full wing exactly when they need it most. That is the moment when they leave the release crates at the start of their race to get home.
#9096 The Dark and the Light DVD        $39.95


Special Collector’s Set
Volume I & II on 3 DVDs. Includes all 20 stories running over 5 hours for your home entertainment pleasure!
#871 DVD Set Vol. I & II        $79.95


Special Collector’s Set
Volume I & II on 3 DVDs. Includes all 20 stories running over 5 hours for your home entertainment pleasure!
#871 DVD Set Vol. I & II        $79.95


UK Masters
A set of 4 DVDs featuring many of the English top lofts including Brian Jefferson a winner in all distances including a win against 1600 birds with a 10 year old cock; Keith Morgan who wins at all levels, Andrew Colby consistant winner of over 10 consecutive years with a win ration of 25%, Steve Marsh has established a team of pigeons that a real force in the sport of racing pigeons. Has the knowledge and ability to select and train winners, Mike Betts won two races in the same day and Chris Gordon. Chris has been "into pigeons" for over 40 years. Chris goes through his various systems and methods, giving you an insight into his amazing success. Listen to how he trains his sprint team and also his long distance preparation. Set of 4 DVDs. Hours of pleasure and information
#9088 UK Masters DVDs      49.95

Secrets of Champions I: The Foundation of Victory
Winners come and go, but a handful of pigeon fanciers magically win for decades. How do these great trainers stay on top in the toughest competition in the world? Filmed in Holland, Belgium, Ireland, England & the USA and featuring some of the world's longest winning fanciers; Ireland's Ronnie Williamson, England's Frank Tasker & Geoff Kirkland and Holland's legendary Ad Schaerlaeckens and more. Ten chapters, over 90 minutes with special features including the phenomenal secret of "the throat". 
#9090 Secrets of Champions I - The Foundation of Victory  $49.95

Secrets of Champions II: Breeding, Feeding and Old Bird Racing
Following his best-selling "Secrets of Champions", Jim Jenner is on the road again to help you learn more from some of the pigeon sports most consistent winners. Filmed in Belgium, Holland, Ireland and England this all-new program lets you in on what the champions say is the most important month in your year. They talk about their breeding systems and how they select their feeds. But that is only part of what you'll learn from these experts. You'll also hear how they use natural substances to keep their birds in top shape. Plus, you'll learn how dramatically Old Bird racing is changing in the heart of the heaviest competition in the pigeon sport. So get ready to enjoy a relaxing and informative two hours with some of the smartest, most successful and down-to-earth experts in the pigeon racing game. Featuring Dutch Champion Ad Schaerlaeckens, Irish Champions Ronnie Williamson & Gregg Brothers, English Champions Frank Tasker & Geoff Kirkland & More. 
#9091   Secrets of Champions II- Breeding, Feeding and Old Bird Racing  DVD                   $49.95

Secrets of Champions lll: Young Bird Racing

What does it take to get your young pigeons to fly faster than all the others? What steps do some of the world's longest standing champions take with their birds, season after season, to win the big races? In this all-new documentary writer/director Jim Jenner gives you an inside look at the secrets of young bird racing. Filmed through the summer of 2007, Jim visits champions in the previous films and some fascinating new ones too. It's all to give you an inside look at what champion young bird trainers are doing to win in some of the toughest competition in the world. These fantastic fanciers share their ideas on feeding and conditioning. The secrets of darkening are explained in detail, as well as maintaining super health, preventing young bird sickness and race day motivation. It's a three hour journey inside the finest minds in the pigeon sport. An entertaining film that will help you be a winner with young birds too! The British Homing World says: "The Cream of the Crop! They just get better."
#9092   Secrets of Champions III - Young Bird Racing  DVD                 $49.95

Secrets of Champions lV: Winning Lofts, The Inside Story

What does it take to construct the perfect racing pigeon loft? Why do champion trainers say that excellent pigeons in a bad loft will seldom, if ever, win races? Why do pigeons from humble housing often crush excellent birds from huge palatial pigeon lofts? Those are the questions award-winning film maker Jim Jenner sets out to answer as he visits dozens of some of the most successful pigeon lofts in the world. This is literally the inside story of how the best lofts work. Using 3D computer animation, and hundreds of shots of construction details, Secrets of Champions IV is your guide to learning what you need to know about creating a loft that brings your birds into winning condition and holds that condition for the entire racing season. Filmed in Belgium, Ireland, Scotland, England and the U.S.A. this film explores how four key components are the secret to form. The perfect blend of oxygen exchange, humidity and temperature, combined with what champions call the "carrying capacity" of a loft are the factors that are key to perfect condition.
#9093   Secrets of Champions IV - Winning Lofts, The Inside Story  DVD                 $49.95

Secrets of Champions V: Many Roads to Victory

Jim Jenner visits more than three dozen top lofts in this documentary on pigeon racing. You'll enjoy this DOUBLE-DVD set that is all new for 2011. Packed with information you will enjoy again and again. "Secrets V" features profiles of dozens of top trainers talking about feeding, motivation and other vital tools to win more races.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
* Loft visits and profiles on individual fanciers.
* The latest thinking on fatty acids & performance.
* Secrets to motivating Widowhood Cocks & Hens.
* Young Bird Sickness and new tips on darkening.
* When & how to add light to darkened young birds.
* The "Sunrise" System of Young Bird management.
* The "Light" System and why some use it.
* The "Pigeon Whisperer" and bird behavior.
* Why the eye may be key to fast homing ability.
DOUBLE DVD! OVER 4 HOURS!
If you've enjoyed Jim's best-selling "Secrets" series this two DVD set is essential to have in your library.
#9094   Secrets of Champions V - Many Roads to Victory  DVD                 $69.95


Secrets of Champions VI: To Boldly Go

You are going to "boldly go" with Jim Jenner and his crew on a mission to seek out new stars in the pigeon racing universe.

In this wonderful, all-new film Jim sets out to prove the central message of his award-winning "Secrets of Champions" series... hat there are many more champion trainers out there than the handful of headliners the pigeon media constantly celebrates.

Jenner's well-paced documentary introduces you to two dozen top performers in regions that seldom appear on the radar of pigeon promoters.  You'll visit Germany, until recently a country that garnered few accolades.  Now, thanks to the exploits of some of the lofts you will visit, it has an entirely new found respect in the global racing game.

You're also off to Belgium, but this time to the visit the unsung champions of Wallonia, the French-speaking region of this pigeon racing hotbed.  You'll also "boldly go" with Jim as he visits the incredible distance fliers of Wales and documents the resurgence of marathon events in this historic pigeon racing country.

And you'll get a healthy dose of the heady competition that is the hallmark of racing in Ireland, when Jim visits the top lofts of Dublin.  You'll enjoy hours of enlightening visits with fanciers who are winning today at all distances.  And, in Jim Jenner's easy and informative style, you'll learn dozens of new and old techniques you can apply to help you win more races as well.


#9191   Secrets of Champions VI - To Boldly Go  DVD                 $49.95

Secret of Champions Collector's Set
We've combined all four programs in the award-winning Secrets of Champions series in a special discounted set. Five DVDs, over ten hours of insightful instructional advice from some of the world's greatest fanciers, boxed together at a special price. Includes DVDs that cover The Foundation of Racing; Old Bird Breeding & Racing, Young Bird Racing, Winning Loft Design and Many Roads to Victory. It's the most complete introduction to pigeon racing you could ask for whether you are just starting out or tyring to improve your future race results. Includes Secrets I, II, III, IV and V. A $269.75 Value!

#9095   Secret of Champions Collector's Set                 $199.95

World of Pigeons DVD
This special collector's edition DVD is a great program for the pigeon enthusiast. Includes the classic pigeon racing documentary MARATHON IN THE SKY: The Story of Pigeon Racing and the award-winning OLDEST FEATHERED FRIEND: Rediscovering The Ancient Friendship Between People and Pigeons. MARATHON IN THE SKY: Critic's choice as the finest film ever made on pigeons. Marathon In the Sky is a thrilling documentary on the evolution of homing pigeons from vital military messengers to today's thoroughbred racers. Filmed throughout Europe and North America with stunning aerial photography. Narrated by Michael Landon. OLDEST FEATHERED FRIEND: Our gold medal award winner on the world of pigeons. Oldest Feathered Friend documents the many areas in which pigeons have affected human history. It includes eleven chapters that chronicle the evolution of the pigeon, and specifically the Rock Dove, as our oldest domesticated bird. With narration by Jimmy Smits. Added special features include an interview with international award winning writer/director Jim Jenner, plus incredible aerial shots with never before seen footage of racing pigeons in flight. Over THREE HOURS of award-winning documentary material. A must for the pigeon fancier!

  #9097   World of Pigeons DVD                 $39.95

Share the Blue Sky DVD Set
Award-winning Writer/Director Jim Jenner takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of the pigeons and doves. "Share the Blue Sky" is the longest, most comprehensive documentary ever made on this family of birds, long recognized as mankind's oldest feathered friend. Filmed on five continents and in 19 countries this exciting series contains over five hours of material on three DVD's. The twenty chapters in this complete collection include stories on all types of pigeons, from performing and racing birds to birds bred for show. You'll also meet some of history's most famous pigeon-lovers in Europe, North America and China. It's a wonder saga of how one bird has come to symbolize human beings wish for peace and their love for this gentle creature.

  #9098   Share the Blue Sky DVD Set                 $79.95


Schaerlaeckens DVD
He's been called "The King of Orleans" for his three, first-place finishes in what was arguably the world's biggest pigeon race. But Ad Schaerlaeckens is more than Holland's greatest pigeon trainer. For decades he has been the hobby's leading writer, using his sharp mind to analyze how certain fanciers were winning. And using his sharp pen to call attention to the pigeon sport's bad ideas and buffoons. His global fame as one of the sport's living legends has brought Ad more attention than he cares for. And, over the past decade he has retreated more and more from the spotlight. In part it's because he's a private person, but also because the volume of visiting fanciers and inquiries via phone and the internet had become simply overwhelming. Knowing how much people want to hear his opinions led Ad Schaerlaeckens to agree to spend some time in front of a camera with a long-time friend, film maker Jim Jenner. Over a period of three days Schaerlaeckens answered the key questions pigeon fanciers constantly ask him about his methods. He also got to spend time describing his early years with pigeons and the factors that led to his unique view of the sport. Honest, blunt and always a step ahead of the pack, this is Ad Schaerlaeckens. Over more than an hour and half he talks about his basic approaches to selecting pigeons, keeping them healthy and winning races. It's as close as you can come to sitting down with the man himself.

  #9099   Schaerlaeckens DVD                 $39.95


Training Performing Rollers DVD
This 40 minute DVD will show you everything you need to know on how to train Rollers to get maximum performance. Follow James Turner as he take you through the in's & out's of training, housing, breeding, and feeding performance rollers. "This is not the only way but it has been refined by 40 years of experience." It's informative for both the seasoned breeder and newcomer. Featuring James Turner.
#9015 Training Performing Rollers DVD              $17.95

Australian Violets
An Eye Sign Extravaganza from the Land Down Under. Rob Wooliss, the U.K.'s #1 Eye Sign feature writer presents this in depth program studying the Australian Violets. Rob brings a collection of top performance with stunning, easy to follow, on-screen graphics and charts. Learn to read TRUE Eye Sign approximately 60 minutes with Rob Wolliss.
#9086 Australian Violets             $29.95


The A-Z of the Show Racer
Rob Wolliss an internationally known feature writer, who himself "a racing man", has gone over to the other side and entered the world of the SHOW RACER. Rob includes an in depth interview with Darren Gibbons. Darren is one of the "new" top show racer fanciers in England. who is already winning at all the major shows in Europe. Rob asks all the right questions and Darren gives you all the right answers. A-Z of the show racer is a how-to for showing your pigeons. This is the show racer DVD that you have been waiting for.
#9087 The A-Z of the Show Racer             $29.95


English Masters Complete Set
Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 all for one low price! Rob Wooliss, the British Homing World Eyesign expert and renowned writer has with the aid of QVT Productions, produced for you these very informative programs. Visiting lofts of very successful pigeon flyers. In these DVD's, Rob visits Brian Jefferson, Keith Morgan, Andrew Colby and Steve Marsh. Other visits include Mike Botts, the partnership of Rodgers, Tylor and Chris Gordon. These race teams are winning consistently at the top levels, from season to season. Find out how they do it, listen to their tips and methods for success and apply it to your race team. Who knows, they may make all the difference to your winning success. All is revealed, nothing is left out, no magic, just top tips. Approximately 90 minutes each for a total of 6 hours!
#9085 English Masters Complete Set              $89.95

Best of the British II DVD
Twenty five years after they starred in one of the all-time most popular "how-to" pigeon films ("Best of British") Geoff Kirkland & Frank Tasker are back in "Best of British II"! This fun pigeon film revisits their methods then and explains their methods now. Both of these English pigeon racing legends discuss and demonstrate what methods they have changed and what they have done to stay at the top of the pigeon racing result sheets for a quarter century!
#9100 Best of the British II DVD              $39.95

“Caring for your Parakeet DVD"
We'll take you through the early history of the parakeet. From their origin in Australia to the massive popularity around the world to learn about cage requirements, necessary supplies, hidden home dangers and feeding. Also included is the proper and safe techniques for hand and perch training. 45 minutes plus a bonus feature, "Teach Your Bird To Talk".
#9075 Caring for your Parakeet DVD             $9.95

“Caring for your Cockatiel DVD"
You'll take a journey through the early history to cackoatiels of today. Interesting topics include just about what is best for your bird from hidden dangers around the home. Do's and don'ts and the foods that will keep your cockatiel happy. Did you know I can talk, chocolate is very toxic to me, I am lactose intolerent? 45 minutes plus a bonus feature.
#9074 Caring for your Cockatiel DVD             $9.95

“Tipplers The Ultimate Flyer DVD"
Nash Milic has been in the sport for over 30 years and you will be amazed at his control of Flying Tipplers and his obvious love of these marathon flyers. Nash's small loft, 18' x 8' x 8' high is a study in the maximum use of available space. Nash actually has an aviary on the roof of his sunroom, and the Tipplers go down a chute to enter the loft. This Great DVD talks on all aspects of flying. Tipplers Topics include: Importance of Droppings, Breeding Boxes, Iodine in the Water, Proper Feeding, Competition Flying, Feeding and Training, The Golden Rule, Night Flying, Flying 16-18 hours, Bringing them down. Nash goes through the difference between flying old birds and young birds and what to expect from your flyers. This DVD is 59 Minutesand is chock full of useful information.

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#9008 “Tipplers The Ultimate Flyer DVD"             $49.95


“Fit for the Season DVD"
Sit back, relax and learn. This super DVD is broken down into two parts; Section 1: General Disease Questions and Section 2: Specific Disease Questions. The DVD is in question and answer format with conversation style. Although the DVD is meant as a way to raise and fly healthy racing pigeons, it is good, factual information that will help anyone who wants healthy pigeons. The DVD covers 43 questions in depth with some of the questions relating to: Canker, Circovirus, Vaccinations, Coccidiosis, Herpes Virus, Vitamins, Paratyphiod, E-coli, Microscopes, Respiratory, PMV, and Bad Droppings. This Great DVD is truly an investment in the good health of your pigeons. The running time is 2 1/2 hours and was produced in 2009. Dr. Peters is the author pf the books "Fit to Win" and "Born to Win," also available from Foy's.
#9007 “Fit for the Season DVD"             $69.95

 

"Caring for your Rabbit DVD"
A great DVD that covers the basics for your rabbit areas. Covered are: proper diet, supplies you need, handling, cleaning, and training.
#9071 Caring for your Rabbit DVD             $9.95

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