How to tame pigeons

According to scientists, the pigeons were first domesticated about 5 thousand years ago in Egypt. The Egyptians began to use domesticated Pets to send emails. In 1167 they pigeon became a state. In times of war pigeons rescued by delivery of correspondence and even was trained in espionage. Today, people have bred pigeons for pleasure and competitions. In Russia, the first society for the pigeon sport appeared in 1890. Pigeons are easily tamed by man.

You will need

• Food, low-key clothes, the time.

Instruction

1. Tame pigeonsliving near your home. You can just train them to eat out of hand, and it is possible to build a dovecote, inviting to birds. In both situations, use the General rules.
2. Regularly communicate with pigeons. Come to visit them, talk, feed. All this to the pigeons gradually got used to you.
3. The first time must wear the same clothes. Pigeons don't like the shiny outfits. Wear something neutral, not flashy.
4. When the pigeons get used to you, start to teach them hands on. First, throw the food away from himself, each time shortening the distance. Don't forget to talk to them, sitting down on his haunches. Then pull the feed into his hand. These birds really love sunflower seeds. Pigeons are different, everyone has their own experience, as a person. Not shy birds will quickly get used to the hands, perhaps they already accustomed to them. Be patient with the timid pigeons.
5. Dove is not just poultry, domesticated in ancient times. For many people it is a symbol of tenderness, kindness and peace. In the Christian tradition, the dove represents a symbol of spiritual purity, the image of the Holy spirit. In this appearance of Christ at baptism descended divine.