Racing pigeon clubs across the U.S. are shrinking, but they don’t have to disappear. In this episode, Phillip talks with Janet Dame of the Columbus Racing Pigeon Club (Columbus, Georgia) about what’s driving the decline (aging membership, cost, public misconceptions, tech distractions, HOAs) and what can actually help bring clubs back.

We also dig into practical, sometimes controversial topics: why “routine antibiotics” can backfire, why quarantine matters (especially for one loft race birds), and how factors like solar activity / KP index can impact training toss losses. Janet shares real world outreach ideas that work: schools, libraries, local news, and simple ways any member can help educate the public and attract new racers.

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In this episode of The Word on the Wire, we run through the latest news, show results, upcoming events, and important updates from across the pigeon hobby. If you want a quick, honest rundown of what’s happening in the pigeon community, this one’s for you.

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A new pigeon magazine is on the way, and it is being created by fanciers for fanciers.

In this episode of the All About Pigeons podcast, I sit down with Emily Isom, the creator of The Coo Magazine, a new print publication focused on reconnecting the pigeon community, preserving knowledge, and making the hobby more visible to people outside the traditional pigeon world. Emily shares her lifelong background with pigeons, what inspired her to bring a magazine back to the hobby, and how The Coo aims to bridge the gap between long-time breeders and complete beginners.

We talk about what readers can expect inside the magazine, including articles on breeds, genetics, loft stories, specialty clubs, and personal experiences from fanciers around the world. Emily also explains why she chose to focus on a collectible print format, how subscriptions and advertising will work, and how fanciers can submit articles or get their lofts featured.

If you miss the classic pigeon journals or want to support a fresh, community driven way of promoting the hobby, this episode is for you.

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