Training!

today I went for specialty pigeon-handling training at Alloca's racing pigeon loft (http://www.alloccaracingpigeons.com).  

let me start out with saying that Joe Alloca, the loft keeper and master pigeon racer, was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He introduced me to one of his birds, named Hollywood, and taught me how to properly hold pigeons. holding a pigeon is different than any other bird, you hold their feet between your fingers and brace their chest again you while cupping them in your hands. he also taught me a great deal about the nitty-gritty of working with pigeons (how to get them to hold still for measurements ect)

 

holding Hollywood while looking at his wing!