{ "item_title" : "The Complete Pigeon Keeper's Bible", "item_author" : [" Mabel R. Frazier "], "item_description" : "Introduction to PigeonsUnderstanding Their History, Intelligence, and the Enduring Bond Between People and PigeonsPigeons are among the oldest birds to live alongside people, and few animals in history have maintained such a long, complex, and meaningful relationship with civilization. Long before modern pet keeping became common, pigeons were already sharing cities, farms, castles, battlefields, and homes with people across the world. Their story is deeply connected to human history, not only as birds admired for beauty and flight, but also as trusted messengers, racing champions, reliable food sources, and intelligent companions.For thousands of years, pigeons have adapted to human society with remarkable success. They have survived changing civilizations, expanding cities, wars, industrial development, and modern urban life while still retaining many of the instincts and behaviors that made them valuable in the first place. Their ability to thrive in so many different environments is one of the reasons they continue to fascinate bird keepers today.Understanding pigeons begins with recognizing that they are far more intelligent and emotionally aware than many people realize. Beneath their calm appearance is a bird capable of memory, navigation, social bonding, learning, and communication. Their intelligence has allowed them to work closely with people in ways few birds ever have. This deep connection between people and pigeons forms the heart of pigeon keeping and explains why so many enthusiasts dedicate their lives to caring for and understanding them.The Ancient Relationship Between People and PigeonsThe relationship between pigeons and people stretches back thousands of years. Ancient civilizations recognized qualities in pigeons that made them both practical and admirable. Their natural homing instinct allowed them to return over vast distances, making them valuable long before modern communication existed. Their calm temperament and ability to breed reliably also made them easy to keep close to human settlements.In many early societies, pigeons became part of everyday life. They were kept in specially designed structures where they could breed, roost, and remain protected from predators. Over time, selective breeding began to shape pigeons into different forms and purposes. Some were valued for endurance and navigation, others for appearance, and some for meat production.As civilizations expanded, pigeons spread with them. Trade routes, exploration, and migration introduced pigeon keeping to new regions, where local traditions and breeding practices created even more diversity. In many parts of the world, pigeons became symbols of peace, loyalty, and resilience. Their image appeared in art, literature, religion, and folklore, reflecting the respect people had for them throughout history.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/816/9798198166158_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "19.88", "online_price" : "19.88", "our_price" : "19.88", "club_price" : "19.88", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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