CARRIER PIGEONS STOP-BY IN TARGI KIELCE

The Kielce pigeon exhibition - a real treat for bird-lovers

In December Targi Kielce was the stage for the regional pigeons exhibitions; tomorrow marks the beginning of  the 65th National Exhibition of Carrier Pigeons and the International Pigeons Exhibition. The winged beauties have "flown in" to Kielce from all corners of Poland as well as from Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Germany The National Exhibition of Carrier Pigeons is the most important annual event for carrier pigeon breeders. 

 From 9 to 11 January the exhibition halls wit be the display for almost two thousand of the most beautiful pigeons. The Exhibition is organised by the Polish Association of Carrier Pigeons and the Polish Association of Carrier Pigeons -Kielce District.

 From among the pigeons put on show at the Exhibition the jury panel will select the Polish national representation for the European Exhibition of Racing Pigeons. The exhibition programme encompasses the awarding ceremony of Poland's Champions in the General Championship and of Champions in particular categories for 2014. 

 This year's exhibition is accompanied with thematic conferences. Veterinary Physician Ryszard Chorąży - a specialist in poultry and ornamental birds diseases, the representative of the Health Centre for Pigeon - Western Pomerania Division will be speaking about "Pharmacological enhancement of carrier pigeons trainings and racings ".  The audience will be familiarised with "Modern herbal medicine as an alternative to increasing antibiotic resistance" by the Veterinary PhysicianMariusz Krawczyński of the Masovia Department of Health Centre for Pigeons.

 At Targi Kielce the turn of the year is a real treat for pigeons aficionados. December and January will see as many as the seven thematic meetings. Many thousands of visitors are expected to join the January's National Exhibition of Pedigree Pigeons and Small Livestock, considering the fact that from 24 to 25 January Targi Kielce will be the showcase for  over 5700 pigeons, 300 decorative poultry and more than 200 rabbits  . The exhibition is complemented with by a rich and diversified programme; the attractions galore include obstacle course for rabbits, pigeons and rabbits as magic tricks stars.