The scientific name for doves is Streptopelia risori. Although bird releases at various celebrations are billed as “dove” releases, no ethical company would release a true dove. An actual dove is smaller, not a strong flyer, and has no homing instinct. It would be cruel to perform a dove release with members of the species Streptopelia risori.
Related to doves, white homing pigeons are a variety of species Columbia livia domestica. They are slightly larger, have the homing ability, and are strong flyers. We always use white homing pigeons, as they return home. Even so, their performance is possible only after prolonged and very precise training.
Unless you are an ornithologist, it is unlikely you will be able to tell the difference between a dove and white homing pigeon. But no matter your profession, our enthusiastic little performers will capture your heart.
Our “doves” are also very clean, white, and healthy birds. They love to fly showing off their skills.
Richard raises both Racing Homers and White Homers, while there is no real difference between these gentle birds except color. All of the birds are raised by Richard in his loft.
At RichOnLifeLoft, we take extreme care of our homing pigeons. We release only white birds that have been properly cared for and trained for your event. Our pigeons are maintained in a loft on our property. They are fed high quality food and given lots of attention. Because we work with them so consistently and often, their behavior is predictable and very reliable.
RichOnLifeLoft is owned by Richard Johnson. He lives in Spring Hill, TN, where he relocated after serving over twenty years in the US Navy.
Richard first became interested in pigeons when he and his dad started a loft in his hometown of Albany, GA, for a Boy Scout project to earn a “Pigeon Raising” merit badge. He always knew he would come back to pigeons, but the military kept him moving around. Until he retired from Active Duty, it was not possible. The month after he purchased his house, the loft was established.
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