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Do people still use carrier pigeons?

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I assume you are referring to homing pigeons. I use what homing pigeons for a release business. Pigeon racing is still very popular in Europe and parts of the United States. I don't think anyone uses them to carry to messages. They make interesting pets and they have amazing parenting skills. read more

I use what homing pigeons for a release business. Pigeon racing is still very popular in Europe and parts of the United States. I don’t think anyone uses them to carry to messages. read more

With training, pigeons can carry up to 75 g (2.5 oz) on their backs. The German apothecary Julius Neubronner used carrier pigeons to deliver urgent medication. In 1977 a similar carrier pigeon service was set up for the transport of laboratory specimens between two English hospitals. read more

Yes, and they still do. France has the last squadron in Europe. There are discussions in France to reinvigorate the program as a contingency for their communications network. Carrier pigeons were most recently seen in this capacity in Syria where insurgents used carrier pigeons to carry messages out of the city of Homs. read more

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