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Keeping pigeons has been found to lead to a condition called pigeon fancier's lung in some fanciers. [25] Pigeon fancier's lung is an extrinsic allergic reaction resembling asthma which occurs when a person has been exposed to certain proteins in the dust associated with a pigeon's feathers over long periods of time, usually several years. [ 25 ]
Fancy pigeon refers to any breed of domestic pigeon, which is a domesticated form of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). They are bred by pigeon fanciers for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior, [ 1 ] and often exhibited at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits .
Pages in category "Pigeon fanciers" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D.
Bird fancier's lung (BFL), also known as bird breeder's lung, is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It can cause shortness of breath , fever , dry cough , chest pain , anorexia and weight loss , fatigue , and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (the most serious complication).
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He died at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, on June 13, 1919, from the wounds he received in battle and was later inducted into the Racing Pigeon Hall of Fame in 1931. He also received a gold medal from the Organized Bodies of American Racing Pigeon Fanciers in recognition of his service during World War I. [11]
This is a list of Wikipedian pigeon fanciers. Pages in category "Wikipedian pigeon fanciers" The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total.
Pigeon fanciers (4 P) I. Individual domesticated pigeons (38 P) S. Pigeon sport (1 C, 4 P) Pages in category "Domestic pigeons" The following 18 pages are in ...