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Dutch pigeon sold for record TWO HUNDRED AND NINE THOUSAND POUNDS
A Dutch pigeon fancier sold one of his birds for the world record sum of TWO HUNDRED AND NINE THOUSAND POUNDS during an internet auction on Monday.
Pigeon racing, a cult sport in Britain, Belgium, Holland and Germany is not traditionally regarded as a rich man's pursuit Photo: ALAMY
By Bruno Waterfield, Brussels3:57PM GMT 31 Jan 2012 22 Comments
Pieter Veenstra auctioned 245 pigeons ...
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| The members of pigeonbasics put up an auction of 2012 young birds Administered by Ian McKay which had 26 lots donated and 2 cash donations, bringing in a Total of £1,855.00, so once again the pigeon Fancy through pigeonbasics members have done a great job for a good cause,
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| Anna has received support from Lindsay Roy, Labour MP for Glenrothes and Central Fife
A NURSE is being denied treatment that could prolong her life - because she has the WRONG kind of cancer.
Anna Flaws, 49, was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus last November.
Her doctor applied for her to receive the drug Herceptin - but Scottish health chiefs turned her down. Yesterday, the mum-of-one from Leven, Fife, said: "If I had breast cancer I would automatically get Herceptin.
"People h...
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Over 100 pigeons have been killed in a suspected arson attack in Easington, County Durham.
Just after midnight on Saturday firefighters from Peterlee were called and they battled the blaze for 3 hours.
Pigeon fancier Jimmy Stephenson, 72, "I just cannot believe someone would do this. How would they like to be in a fire and not able to get out? They're not right in the head."
"That's itt for me for me now, I'm finished. It would be too expensive to start again, I built ...
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Britain’s fanciers will be pleased to learn that following Confederation members’ meeting with the Secretary of State for the Environment DEFRA has reviewed the licence conditions today following a fundamental review of the Veterinary Risk Assessment (VRA).
In short, the 7 day isolation period that pigeons have to undergo following the return from a continental race is withdrawn. This will mean that if you race a pigeon from an EU country one week you can now resend that pigeon to an...
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It might not be 'new' news, but its still news, as of the beginning of this week Amtrak, a courier service that delivers many pigeons around the country, has gone into administration and has ceased delivering.
Amtrak may have been criticized by many pigeon fanciers for its service, but what now for pigeon fanciers? This was the main and possible only 'reliable' service for pigeon fanciers and stud farms, will the RPRA step in and offer an alternate service?
Since the news ...
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The young bird auction set up for Phoebe to help with her treatment of Neuroblastoma was a huge success, raising £910 plus private donations, that members of Pigeonbasics have donated more young birds to hold a second auction for Phoebe.
There are currently 9 lots and bidding will close Sunday 24th August at 9pm.
More information on the auction and details on how to bid can be found here.
More information...
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A fancy pigeon has sold for over £2,600 in the United Arab Emirates. The 'Bufotah' type pigeon is locally known and very rare, the fancy pigeon is very expensive because of its beauty and eye-catching silver colour.
The pigeon's owner, Abdullah Kaseen, received several offers once he announced the sale of the pigeon and it was sold for more than the price of gold.
The business of pigeon trading has been gaining popularity in the Emirates and like to focus on rare types. Th...
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