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The Size of Frillback Eggs You should be aware of the size of your birds' eggs... by Tom McCaig
My Frillback Loft Last year, I built a new....functional loft... by Steve StClair
Apple Cider Vinegar ......I decided to do a little research on ACV.... by Robert Percival
How I Build A Feeder This is a feeder that I use...... by Lloyd Rippe
Alert Issued for Potential Disease Affecting Birds Virus not a threat to humans, but kills poultry..... by Robert Pore,  Grand Island Independent
Psittacosis Chlamydia Psittacosis Chlamydia is an airborne, infectious disease.... by Joe Powers
A Veterinary Viewpoint Some thoughts on Survival/Mortality Rates...... by Dr. David Marx
The "Voice" of Fancy Pigeon History This article presents some significant events in the development of Trumpeter pigeons.... by David Arthur
The Pro's and Con's of Pigeon Pellets Some advantages and disadvantages of feeding pellets... by Barry Wilson
Dealing With Infertility How long is a pigeon fertile.....? by Dr. David Marx
Polygamous Breeding Method ...to utilize a setup...greater number of young from a valuable cock...... by Layne Gardner
Almond History and Description Most breeders know Almond as a scrambled patchwork of colors...... by Ken Davis
Non-Classical Almond ....non-classical to who.....? by Frank Mosca
German Trumpeters in America ...discuss the status of some German Trumpeter breeds in the US today..... by David Arthur
Doneks:  An Introduction to the Sport For the person interested in flying Pigeons, Doneks can be very rewarding..... by Brent Timeus
Unusual Genetics Stuff ...color does not and can not define a Pigeon... by Frank Mosca
The Kazaner Tumbler One of the rarest Tumblers of today is the Kazaner Tumbler... by Julius Roliheuser 
The Old German Owl ...one can't help but notice the...similarity to Old Dutch Turbits... by G. de Vreis, Jr.
What is a Champion Roller? ...It is generally assumed that the deep solid spinner is the ultimate in perfection... by William H. Pensom
Drug Resistant Salmonella Typhimurium A variety of Salmonella typhimurium which has developed significant drug resistance has been reported in the United States... by Dr. David Marx
Early Failure to Survive ...Death can occur early on in development... by Dr. David Marx
Holding and Switching Eggs ...timing of incubation with both pairs needs to be similar... by Dr. David Marx
Medications:  Things to Avoid we all...need to be reminded of the medication no-no's... by Dr. David Marx
Paratyphoid and it's Allies ...tends to stay hidden until the birds are stressed... by Dr. David Marx
What is the Hot Disease this Month?  Pseudomembranous Stomatitis ...a raw, rough looking lining of the mouth and throat... by Dr. David Marx
Resistant Forms ...resistant forms of the various organisms we encounter with our Pigeons... by Dr. David Marx
Stagnant Fluid in the Crop ...can result in...death 24-72 hours... by Dr. David Marx
Streptococcal Infection in Pigeons ...can cause a severe disease process in Pigeons... by Dr. David Marx
Ringneck Dove Colors There are 46 known colors... by Iqbal Niazi
Buying and Selling Pigeons What is a pigeon worth? by Bob McGuan
Genetic Mistakes ...the concept of "Lace" in Pigeons is not accurate... by Bob McGuan
The Birmingham Roller ...a lot of crossing is still going on today... by Bob McGuan