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Levelling the playing field for pigeon racing

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The pigeon fanciers’ mecca

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Pigeons: Good genetics, good results

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Getting started with pigeons

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Skilful pigeon breeding

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Let’s hear it for the ladies, ‘super hens’

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Allflight results

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SA Million Dollar Pigeon Race

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Breeding tips

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The year of the hens

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Remembering a true legend

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