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by Onorio Catenacci <NoSpam.RemoveThis@NoSpam.NoWay> Jul 5, 2004 at 01:07 PM

tonyf wrote:

> Hello All. There is a copy of The Pigeon by Wendell Levi. It is a must
> have for anyone starting in pigeons. A reading of this book will
> provide the starter with enough info to raise pigeons like a pro.
> IMHO a must have
> tonyf


Hi Tony,

I agree. Only problem is that certain sections of the pigeon are pretty
outdated. The last revision to the book (as far as I know) was in the
1960's. I'd suggest that in addition to this book, the novice fancier
should also pick up a more up to date book on health issues (this is the
part of "The Pigeon" that's most showing its age in my estimation).
What do you think?

--
Onorio

I agree. Levi's "The Pigeon" is a great source of info no doubt. I highly
recommend the book "The Flying vets Pigeon Health & Management" by Colin
Walker. Excellent reference for our pigeons health of *updated modern
pigeon veterinary knowledge*!

Steve
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On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 09:46:17 -0400, "SerenityLofts"
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> tonyf wrote:
>
>> Hello All. There is a copy of The Pigeon by Wendell Levi. It is a must
>> have for anyone starting in pigeons. A reading of this book will
>> provide the starter with enough info to raise pigeons like a pro.
>> IMHO a must have
>> tonyf
>
>
>Hi Tony,
>
>I agree. Only problem is that certain sections of the pigeon are pretty
>outdated. The last revision to the book (as far as I know) was in the
>1960's. I'd suggest that in addition to this book, the novice fancier
>should also pick up a more up to date book on health issues (this is the
>part of "The Pigeon" that's most showing its age in my estimation).
>What do you think?


I agree with Onorio on the health and medicine sections. It is still a
helpful book as far as the descriptions of disease and symptoms. A
whole lot has changed medicine wise. I think it is an essential book
in the pigeons fanciers library. 80% of the book is timeless. There
are many great books on the market. I always tell a new fancier to go
to the library if you can't afford a copy. Also there are offerings of
gently used books at almost all major pigeons shows. I have picked
up some great books at the National Young Bird Show. The thing is
to not try to reinvent the wheel. There is tons of info about pigeons
on the web. Get as much information as you can. Try it out in your
own loft.Keep using it if it works, toss it if it doesn't. It's all
relative, trying to figure where. is the fun.
cheers,
tonyf
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