All About Pigeons

In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, host Phillip Fry sits down with Mike Hughes, President of the Horseman Pouter Club of North America, to explore one of the most fascinating breeds in the pigeon world. Mike shares the history of the Horseman Pouter, its origins in Scotland and England, the unique thief flying competitions where birds lure rivals back to their lofts, and the efforts to establish and improve the breed in North America. From importing foundation stock to breeding, training, showing, and maintaining these remarkable pigeons, this episode offers an in depth look at a breed that combines beauty, performance, and centuries of tradition.
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In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, Phillip sits down with Joshua Toy, a brand new pigeon flyer doing something truly unique: keeping and flying pigeons from a rooftop loft in Philadelphia.
Joshua shares the challenges of getting started in the hobby without club connections, building and rebuilding rooftop lofts, dealing with predators in the city, harsh winter weather, breeding issues, and learning through trial and error. From homing pigeons to Archangels and Old German Owls, this conversation dives into what it’s really like being a beginner pigeon keeper trying to figure things out in an urban environment.
The episode also explores the importance of pigeon clubs, online communities, old pigeon literature, predator proofing, rooftop loft design, and the excitement of eventually free flying birds in the city skyline.
Joshua also talks about his rooftop pigeon livestream project, Dove Love Loft, where viewers can follow along with his growing flock and loft journey.
A great episode for new flyers, rooftop pigeon enthusiasts, and anyone interested in urban pigeon keeping.
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This week on Word on the Wire we take a trip all across the pigeon hobby covering upcoming shows, swaps, auctions, lawn shows, race results, and community events happening from coast to coast. We spend some time spotlighting PigeonPalooza 2026 in Snowflake, Arizona, including the growing excitement around the cooing contest, specialty breed participation, food trucks, raffles, and the overall vision behind building a true community centered pigeon event. We also discuss several major upcoming club gatherings, national conventions, race performances, and the people continuing to keep the hobby active and moving forward. If you enjoy hearing what’s happening throughout the pigeon world and want to stay connected to the hobby, this is a packed episode you won’t want to miss.

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Returning guest Bill Weima joins the All About Pigeons Podcast for an important discussion about pigeon policies, bylaws, and regulations affecting pigeon fanciers across North America.
Bill shares his firsthand experience dealing with municipal enforcement in Ontario, Canada, where local officials attempted to classify racing pigeons as livestock under zoning regulations. We discuss how these policies impact the hobby, why pigeon keepers need to stay informed, and the importance of education, community outreach, and working together to protect the future of pigeon keeping.
This episode covers everything from backyard pigeon regulations and feeding bans to public perception, legal challenges, and proactive ways pigeon fanciers can help preserve the hobby for future generations.
Whether you race pigeons, raise fancy breeds, or simply love the hobby, this is a conversation every pigeon person should hear.
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This episode is a compilation of conversations that explore different sides of the pigeon hobby.
Some of these topics do not fit neatly into one category, but they all connect back to the bigger picture of what makes pigeons and the people involved with them so interesting.
From history, to science, to important discussions that affect pigeon keepers everywhere, this episode embraces what All About Pigeons has always been about: all things pigeons.
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