January/February 2026

3 – Purebred PIGEON Volume 22, Issue 2 - January/February 2026 ISSN:1556-8989 Doratha E. Connally, Editor & Publisher MAILING ADDRESS: 108 Freeman Hollow Ct Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072 USA E-MAIL or text: staff@purebredpigeon.com WEBSITE: www.purebredpigeon.com PHONE: 615-851-9674 please leave a message One year (6 issues) USA $46.00; Canada $75 in US funds; Out of USA $98 in US funds; Online $35 SINGLE ISSUE – $10.00 US (includes postage in U.S.) Back Issues are available. Printed material, including advertising, does not reflect the views or opinions of the staff or editor of Purebred Pigeon. We reserve the right to edit all copy received and to refuse any material. Material will not be returned unless submitted with stamped, addressed envelope. Individuals submitting photos for use in advertising or arti- cles are solely responsible for obtaining permission for use from the photographer - please provide photo credit. Purebred Pigeon (USPS 022-857) is published Bimonthly (6 issues per year) for an annual rate of $46.00 US by Purebred Pigeon,108 Freeman Hollow Ct.,, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 U. S. A. “Periodical Postage Paid at Goodlettsville, TN and at an additional mailing office.” “POSTMASTER:” Send address changes to Purebred Pigeon, 108 Freeman Hollow Ct, Good- lettsville, TN 37072.” CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send your change of address to us in writing or e-mail prior to the issue deadline . The Post Office will forward magazines if you have filed a change of address with them requesting forwarding of magazines . All content - including photographs and text are the property of the submitting contributors and Purebred Pigeon ©2025 and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any medium without the written consent of the owners. Purebred Pigeon is produced and printed in the U. S. A. Each issue is mailed in the middle of the time period it covers. Full Page Commercial.............................$295* Full Page................................................ $265* Half Page Commercial............................$180* Half Page............................................... $160* Quarter Page .............................$95 per issue* One-Eighth Page....................... $60 per issue* Column Inch ..$30 per issue or $135 per year* Front Cover ............................................$400 Inside Front Cover ................................. $350* Back Cover............................................ $375* Inside Back Cover ..................................$290* Page Three and Five ..............................$325* Advertising created by Purebred Pigeon is for use in this magazine only – it is copyright protected. If you wish to use your ad in another publication or on-line, contact us for permission and cost. *Discounts available for multiple insertions paid in advance only. Some pages are reserved. ADVERTISING RATES - All color - cost is for one insertion Please mention Purebred Pigeon when you contact our advertisers - thanks!! Cover Contact information Pigeon Cote pigeoncote.com In This Issue From The Editor............................................................................................ 4 FMC Show by Phillip Fry............................................................................... 6 Pigeon Behavior By Mike McKaig................................................................. 8 Veterinary Viewpoints #8:; Why Is My Pigeon’s Head Upside Down? By Tim England Dvm.......................................... 10 West Of England Winners At The Pageant Photos By Robert Christman....... 12 Eastern Fantail Club129th Annual Show Article & Photos By Andrew Kerns........................ 14 National Young Bird Show........................................................................... 16 Netiquette In The Pigeon Fancy By Philip Huizinga. .................................... 24 St. Louis Metropolitan PFA Photos By Doratha Connally............................. 26 Escampadissa Tumbler: The Jewel Of Mallorca Text, Photos & Pigeons By Ángel Luis Rodríguez Barbero................ 32 Arizona Pigeon Club Show by Phillip Huizanga. .......................................... 36 Pigeon Snapshots: The King By John Verburg .............................................. 40 Birds In Budapest Article And Photos By Philip Huizinga. ............................ 43 Lothar Beer Obituary by Frank Barrachina................................................... 45 Jamie Purpura Obituary by Andrew Kerns.................................................... 46 Events Calendar . ........................................................................................ 48 Classifieds. .................................................................................................. 50