Stara Gets a Sibling!

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Stara Gets a Sibling

It’s a big day. Our racing pigeon, Stara, got a sibling! Meet the newest member of our team…  

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The World of Roey's Paintbox

Today, Cosmo, Zuzu, Stara, and I filmed an episode of The World of Roey’s Paintbox. We got to work with two really smart kids, Tyler and Demilee, and teach them … Read More

All Grown Up!

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Stara's Journey from Egg to Adult

Cosmo and Zuzu’s baby racing pigeon, Stara, is all grown up! Watch her transformation from an egg to an adult in just one month… For more videos of Cosmo, Zuzu, … Read More

I’m 10 Days Old!

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Racing Pigeon 10 days old

Goodbye, single digits. Today, I’m 10 days old! My feathers are starting to sprout, and it looks like I might have a white spot on my head, just like my … Read More

Double the Egg-citement!

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Male racing pigeon incubating eggs

Racing pigeons typically lay their eggs in pairs, so after yesterday’s egg-cellent discovery, I knew another one would be along in a day or two. Sure enough, today I discovered … Read More

Protective Papa

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Male racing pigeon incubating eggs.

The newly laid egg has only been here for a day, but Cosmo has already proven himself to be quite the protective papa. Most male racing pigeons sit on the … Read More

Pigeon Racing in Winter

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Racing pigeon in winter

Being a pigeon fancier in the winter months is a quiet, steadfast commitment. One that is challenged to its core on days when the temperatures fall below zero. I’ve been … Read More

And the Winning Names are…

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Birdie #1 and Birdie #2 finally have real names! Allow me to introduce Cosmo and Zuzu. The winning names were submitted by sisters Jaci Barney (“Cosmo”) and Sharon Onderko (“Azzurra” a.k.a. … Read More