Racing Homer Pigeon Characteristics, Uses & Origin

The Racing Homer pigeon is a breed of domestic pigeon. It is one of the newest and a very popular breed.

The breed has been selectively bred for more speed and enhanced homing instinct for the sport of pigeon racing.

It was first developed in Belgium and England in the 19th century. It is the result of crossing of a number of other pigeon breeds.

Mainly the Dragoon, English Carrier, French Cumulet, Horseman, and Smerle breeds were used for developing this breed. Among these breeds, the Horseman pigeon breed is now lost.

The Racing Homer pigeon received it’s ability to find it’s way home from great distance from the Carrier. And it received it’s endurance and it’s ability to fly for hours on end without tiring from the high-flying Cumulet.

Currently the breed is mainly used for flying purpose. It is highly available in it’s native area. And today the breed is also available in some other parts of the world. Read more information about this breed below.

Racing Homer Pigeon Appearance

The Racing Homer pigeon is an average sized bird with a slim and slender body shape. It has a strong wing muscles as well as having chest area.

Eyes of these birds are clear and clean and reddish in color. Their legs are usually of reddish color. Photo and info from Wikipedia.

Uses

This pigeon is a flying breed. It is mainly used for flying purpose.

Special Notes

The Racing Homer pigeon is a very hardy and active breed. It is very good for long flights, and a good bird can reach an average speed of about 60 mph through the air for hours.

Apart from flying, these birds are also exhibited at organized shows and have a judge to decide who has the better bird.

British Homing World holds a show each year where all profits from the event are donated to both national and local charities. However, review full breed profile of this breed in the chart below.

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