Chapter 1
The History of the Racing Homer
The racing homer, one of man's oldest friends in the domesticated fowl kingdom, is a descendent of the Wild Rock Pigeon, which once abounded on the contients of Europe and Asia. Early history of the development is fragmentary at the most, but it is an established fact that the use of pigeons for carrying messages was prevalent as long as 3,000 years ago.
An Egyptian basrelief, traced to about 1350 B.C., showing a flock of pigeons being released from their cages, is one of the earliest recorded pieces of information we have of the history of the bird and the sport. Biblical references are made to pigeons and the use of doves as far back as Noah's time during the Great Flood, is recorded.
The Messenger pigeon, as they were first known among the ancients, also struck the fancy of the Persian race and a regular pigeon post was maintained at Baghdad for more than one hundred years.
From Persia, the pigeons whose homing instincts gradually developed, spread throughout the world. News of the historic Olympics during the Golden Age of Greece were rushed to surrounding cities by a well developed system off pigeon communication. Brutus, the famous Roman officer, also recognized the great possibilities of pigeons as a means of carrying military messages and made use of them in the service. Swallows were also enlisted in an experiment as message carriers by the Ancient Romans but those frail birds were soon superseded by the more reliable and stronger pigeons, which were more easily domesticated and more adaptable to this service as subsequent events of world history will reveal.
Arrived early and in perfect condition. I have 8 favorites.
The Alexander Hansenne is indeed a remarkable Racing Pigeon Strain. Dr Willaim Anderson in his book "The Sport of Racing Pigeons" 1947 writes extensively about this outstanding Fancier. I luck to have an original copy of the book. Need i say i myself have of the Bronze chequers in my stock loft Well wishes to you
Hello Dale, Donnie & Pam
Firstly, I would like to thank Dale for his persistence yesterday. Both
Linda and I were so sorry that your crossing was so difficult.
Originally, you texted me that you would wait for us---so of course we
would wait for you!!
We had a very pleasant return home with clear roads etc. But were
extremely tired and went to bed early!! I am extremely happy with the
selection of birds you sent even the replacement for 20512.
It was a pleasure dealing with the Zehr family. I spent time with the
birds in the garage last night and today speaking "Zehr Sion" to them.
Think they understood---at least until they learn "Trini Sion". Lol!!!
Thank you all once again.
Wishing you all and your families a very Happy Holiday Season!!!
Dave and Linda
The 3 birds arrived this morning in Aurora, Colorado safe and sound. Thanks. We'll do business again!!
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.