March/April 2025

34 – Purebred PIGEON Champion Rare Breed - Texan Pioneer #859 - 96pts David Carson Old Dutch Capuchine - Champion Structure - Jerry Byington Reserve Champion - English Barb #570 - 96pts Nathan Kooker Rare Breeds Pigeon Club at Reading Pigeon Association January 11, 2025 Article and photos by Colton Friedel We had a nice showing of 107 Rare Breeds at the Reading show this year. This show never disappoints! A great venue and plenty of things to do in the area. It has a very short drive to Lancaster with many great restaurant options and within a couple hours of Hershey where you can get your fill of Chocolate! Our largest breed showing this year went to the English Barbs. Nathan Kooker brought an outstanding display of over 20 Barbs and went on to win Reserve Champion of the show.