The breast-bone of the pigeon.

The protein from which feathers are constructed.

Crushed --- generally in referring to maize.

Flock or group of pigeons flying as a team.

Hock or the backward-projecting joint of the hind leg of the pigeon.

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Board on front of loft for birds to alight on after flying.

Young birds hatched late in the season, generally after the month of June.

Realease of birds at start of race.

Line Breeding system may take longer to establish the purity compared to "Inbreeding Method". But for most fanciers, this system is less risky and less-costly. Here are the mating possibilities: grandfather to granddaughter; grandmother to grandson; cousin to cousin.

A shelter or a building used for the purpose of housing pigeons.

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Beak or bill.

This is a color of pigeons, usually red or reddish-white.

Pigeons cast off or shed feathers in preparation for replacement by new growth at least once each year. The term " molt " is used to describe this extraordinary occurrence.

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Poorly feathered bird.

Flying birds that are kept paired; sitting on eggs or rearing youngsters.

Clay or paper bowl provided for birds to nest and rear youngs.

Home for each pair of birds provided within the loft.

Term used when a strain or family of pigeons cross well and produce winners.

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Bird banded in a year previous to the current year.

Difference in distance between two lofts when one is further from the race point than the other.

Refers to the times when a fancier will open the door wide for pigeons to come in and go out of the loft unobstructed. Open loft is not good for the health or security of pigeons and likely a nuisance to neighbors. Sensible fanciers give open loft only on occasions.

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