All varieties of pigeons descend from the original wild Blue Rock Pigeons. Pigeons have been domesticated by man for centuries and in the process of descent they have branched off into many varieties. A variety of pigeon is an expression used to classify a distinct group that has established characteristics such as the Fantail, the Pouter and the Tumbler. These varieties have been formed by man through the careful breeding together of pigeons with unusual characteristics until, through many successive generations, the offspring appeared definitely different from the original Blue Rock Pigeon and from other varieties,
Not unlike other varieties of pigeons the Homing Pigeon is a recent creation of man accomplished by cross breeding about six other varieties of pigeons. The period of time in which this cross breeding took place is not more than 200 years past, although it will be borne in mind that the ancestors of the modern Homing Pigeons were themselves in turn produced by the cross breeding of other earlier varieties.
The object in cross breeding the several varieties to produce the modern Homer was to obtain a bird that would fly to its home when taken away and liberated for longer distances at faster speed and with dependability of return. The present breeder of Homing Pigeons selects certain birds to mate together to accomplish the same purpose.
Many fanciers select mates at random and this author believes that some definite knowledge along these lines might be of interest to those who would desire to place their mating's on a more scientific basis. To possess a masterful skill in mating Homing Pigeons it is essential to know what we might say would constitute a perfect Homing Pigeon and then possess the scientific knowledge of individual birds in order to intelligently select those which when mated will breed in the desired selection.
Of the several original varities used to breed together to produce the Homing Pigeon none had the equal flying ability over distances and at speeds of the modern Homer. It may therefore be concluded that the perfect modern Homer is a blend of its several ancestors.
It is well know fact that by continuously breeding Homers together of certain cahracteristics they can be bred out and back to a respective ancestor. As an example of this we were to continuously, for many generations, breed short faced Homers with frills on their chest, we would ultimately breed back to the Owl pigeons, which are among the ancestors of the modern Homer. We, of course, know that when we had bred this Owl it would not have the flying ability of our present Homer and therefore the breeding would be in the wrong direction to acquire the desired purpose of longer and faster homing flight.
Hello. We received the two boxes today with the four Hansenne pigeons. Arrived in excellent condition.
She is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you guys for looking out for me. Can’t say enough about how much I love the bird and birds you have sent me.
Thank you so much, i got the bird! He's so beautiful, pin tail apple body, nice wing :)
Hello there, My name is Mike and live in Az, I had racing pigeons when I was young and now Im not young haha 61, Semi retired and determined to move to a place where I can fly birds again, want to get my grandkids involved. Anyway as a kid I flew some Sions and really enjoyed your website. When Im ready would love to get a few Sions again and see how they do. Any advice for an old newbie? lol
Hey Donnie, Saw your Birds on Ipigeon and must say, those are some Beautiful Heitzmans. They are very true to what I called the real thing. Beautiful Hansennes as well. Take Care, Chuck
Hi
I have placed the pigeon recieved from you recently in a priority express shipment back to you in same box recieved. Bird was beautiful and healthy but we realized it’s nature is such that it needs to fly and be a racing pigeon. We can’t offer that life to it and realize it was a mistake to try this based on our situation
Bird has had not been outside and has been confined indoors in isolation since recieved.
Please give it the home it deserves.
Appreciate the care you took getting it to us!!!
Need some color on my team. Had some sion couple years ago when i had a partner who sick and could not care for his own birds. He liked sions so i bought some from you on pigeonauction.com. We alot of fun his sions against my team .He has since past on. His family called me and thanked me for letting fly with me he really looked forward race day. HE WON EVERY WEEK
Path: https://www.clayhavenfarms.com/pigeons/for-sale
Thank you guys so much for allowing me the opportunity to love these birds.
Thanks again for the most beautiful Pure Paul Sions pigeons ever!! The loft is full of happy sounds from the birds strutting around in their new home. Y’all were so easy to work thru my problems of birds I chose.
Thanks a million times over Pam and Donnie. Your friend Jimi
Good evening
What a surprised New Year’s gift from you guys
I received the very nice young pure white hansennes hen this pm.
I was not aware that you sent her already/
Thanks for sending 12046
I really like her.
Please keep me posted when you have bastins availabe
Wishing you a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Thanks so much
I received the birds this morning.
As I expected, they are all very pretty and healthy.
I need a nice sion cock to pair up with my almost white hen.
I believed, I inquired a white splash white sion cock,
Not sure if he is still available, trying to breed out pure white sions
From your loft.
The Hansenne cock, very handsome, pls keep me posted for a solid
White hen. The hen very beautiful, can’t
Wait what they will yield.
Thanks so much
I’m super stoked for new birds!. Second new loft in Austin Texas. I’m really looking for 4 to 5 pair.
