Talk:Pigeon racing

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What on earth is this bizzare little stub doing in Wikipedia? Is there really such a sport as pigeon racing? Is it popular? What is it? Tintenammae 09:42, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Yes, and it is quite popular, although not as popular as it once was.Abbott75 04:53, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

The article is not bizarre and not a stub either. It's possible that there is other information that might be added, but an article doesn't have to come out at 32k to be other than a stub. Since it seems that the government had problems getting information out of New Orleans and might be expected to have more trouble if nuclear explosions or other pulse weapons destroy radio transmitters and receivers, maybe the federal government ought to support the rearing and "stockpiling" of homing pigeons. P0M 22:13, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

I've noticed lots of commercial links have been added to this article. They should be removed. I don't have time to do it tonight, but if you have come here to advertise your own company or your own wage-earning website be advised that commercialization is not in line with Wikipedia policy. Expect commercial links to be removed. P0M 05:27, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

• Offending links removed --Abbott75 05:49, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Major rewrite

I have just rewritten this article. I would appreciate any assistance in improving it in the hope of getting it somewhere near feature article status! --Abbott75 11:34, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

There are lots of single line sections, I assume these will be expanded, otherwise they should be merged. A FA also needs a good intro summarising all the important points raised in the article. One other are of interest to me is the ill feeling of the pigeon racing community towards birds of prey - in Britain at least they are often linked to poisonings (though I can find no links to convictions). [1], [2] Sabine's Sunbird talk 21:59, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes, it still needs major expansion. I have just tried to lay the groundwork for this article to be improved to a much higher standard.--Abbott75 01:26, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Kay. I'd try and explain the history a little better, explain how the pigeon posts linked to the development of the sport. Also maybe mention that some pigeon racers bemoan phone towers for mixing up the pigeon's magnetic navigation. Also, how popular is the sport now compared to the past? Sabine's Sunbird talk 02:22, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

I added a hazards section. I'll put more work into it later on, as well as trying to recruit more editors for this article.--Abbott75 04:04, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

"The killing of valuable pigeons by wild predators has led some pigeon fanciers to kill birds of prey": I think this should say that fanciers are suspected of killing birds of prey, or a new source found to back up this statement. Also i noticed some factual errors in the training section. Notably, 6 months training isnt needed, and birds are weaned off when they are 21-25 days old, not 5 weeks old. Also, Id like to add a section detailing racing methods- widowhood, roundabout, Natural, Darkness etc.

Go for your life! Any constructive edit is not only appreciated, but encouraged! Thank you for your edits, by the way. Abbott75 ☺ 10:43, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Lets go for a GA

It was a while ago now that I rewrote this article, in the hope of guiding it toward a GA. I would like to thank all the contribtors who improved this article after me. However, There is still more work to be done to get this article the recognition it needs. Reading through it I have noticed that it needs to be wikified, and the tone of the article needs to be made more formal. So please, lets bring on constructive edits and get this article some status! Abbott75 ღ 07:26, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like a good idea. I'll help as I can. Mostly seems to be wikified now? Tag belongs at top of article anyhow. You can nominate it at Wikipedia:Good article nominations under Natural sciences - biology and medicine. Once someone gets around to doing the review they will come and give a list of what needs doing.--Sting au Buzz Me... 07:49, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I'm pretty happy with the wikification and have worked a little on the tone. One major improvement that is requred (IMHO) is a good lead section, and that is most certainly not my specialty. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Abbott75 ღ 09:20, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I've begun a lead section, but it is in great need of help. So, what are you waiting for! :P Abbott75 ღ 11:30, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Whole sections on training, hazards and breeding not mentioned in lead. Jimfbleak (talk) 14:24, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Also, shouldn't "one-loft racing" be somewhere near "racing", rather than after "regions"? Jimfbleak (talk) 14:27, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Not a GA issue, but why not have a picture of a Peregrine Falcon, a known pigeon-fancier (: under "hazards"? Jimfbleak (talk) 14:29, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I'd be inclined to remove (web article) from the web refs - not needed. Also last ext link, squab or chick, but ;please not baby! Jimfbleak (talk) 09:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

I had never even noticed that before. Squab and chick don't seem to 'fit', how about "young pigeon"? Abbott75 ღ 12:09, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Squab or squeaker are common names used.--Sting au Buzz Me... 22:53, 13 May 2008 (UTC)