Some have complained that the books listed here are older ones. I've done that purposely to make it easier for new fanciers to be able to find materials in their local libraries instead of having to hunt down some specialized service. I've also tried to hold this list to those of genetics interest, plus a few basic books. If you're interested in newer works, you can always check the pigeon supply companies I've listed below. I'm also listing a few periodicals from the U.S.

(A photocopied book, but the most up to date and comprehensive accounting of what we presently known of pigeon genetics.) Paul's also editor of Pigeon Genetics, News Views and Comments - an informal quarterly regarding the work presently being done. (417 S. Chillicothe St., Plain City OH 43064).

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(Doc. Hollander was the man who's taught all of us genetics, and the one who forced us to think.. This is an informal history of the discovery of the various mutations and alleles of the common  pigeon.) By the way, I miss Doc and his letters.   The man was insightful, had a weird sense of humor, and knew more about genetics and pigeon genetics than I ever will to my dying day.

Willard F. Hollander, Ph.D.

(THE pigeon classic. A bit dated in spots now, but still the most monumental work of the last century. Thousands of illustrations and more than 700 pages.)

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(Hundreds of color photos of pigeon, including many rare breeds. A beautiful book; also a great book to use to see the various effects of different genetic combinations.)

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    Liggett, Thomas, PIGEON, FLY HOME! (young adult novel)

[Out of print, but well worth reading if you can find it in the library. There's quite a bit of information on racing pigeons which is presented in an entertaining manner. Beside, it's my favorite pigeon book of all time. It's the one that made me want race birds as a boy. (Here is biographical info on Mr. Liggett as well. Thomas Liggett.]

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   NOW BACK IN PRINT.  You can find it, at least, at JEDDS

Worth reading since it's a classic. The story of three boys and their racing homers.]

  SOME U.S. PIGEON SUPPLY COMPANIES

There are many other excellent pigeon books on the market - and some lousy ones. Many of these books are devoted to specific breeds, especially Birmingham Rollers and Racing Homers. Most can be purchased from the various supply houses which are listed below. I'm sorry, I don't know any suppliers outside the U.S., so you'll have to check with your local booksellers or pigeon supply companies.  I have linked the company name to their website and also provided phone information where available. The pigeon books link takes you to Silvio Mattacchione & Co. in Canada.

1-800-437-4436 from anywhere in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Outside the U.S., call 1-337-276-3289. (These are toll calls.)
 

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