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Congratulations!! Charlie
ARPU proudly recognizes Charles Cole as having
A Dove's Nest loft officially certified with the National Loft Certification Program.
Certification #000655
Having your loft certified with the AU illustrates that you offer
the birds the most humane care possible.
Karen Llifton / AU Executive Director
Charlie has been training and racing homing pigeons
since 1957.
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| All of our Doves are White as Snow |
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| Fideaux, Head of Security |
We have I.D. bands with our phone number on all of the
birds!
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| Charlie hand feeding the doves |
Handler With just a box, stick, string and some corn, 6 year old Charlie captured his heart’s desire. A nuisance to most
in the New Orleans Oil District, a small street
pigeon held a silent beauty for Charlie.
Over 50 years later Charlie races pigeons with the North Atlanta racing pigeon club. A member of the American Racing Pigeon
Union he trains his thoroughbreds as a sport against other thoroughbreds from 100 to 500 miles. Racing pigeons is an
international sport that produces birds worth thousands of dollars. He feeds, medicates, vaccinates and administers vitamins
and minerals. Like marathon racers, he builds the birds up with proteins
and carbohydrates. He spends his summers training for the autumn racing season.
Click Picture for Video
Loft These birds live in a loft with skylights, classical music,
a great ventilation system and a aviary so they can enjoy their baths and surroundings.They have a simulated stained glass
window and door that allows the colors from the sun to radiate their home. Their loft is landscaped with lilies and roses
and off to the side a fountain with doves kissing welcome the sounds of water and nature.
They are well protected
from the animals that prey on birds such as cats, snakes and raccoons. The hawk is a predator that only the birds can protect
themselves against.
With the screaming sounds of the blue jays the doves will make a run for it. Some days staying inside
is safer. 50 years of caring for doves is a passion Charlie lives with every day. They give him a spiritual lift as
they do for many others.
So many ask how they return Home. All I can say is, if you
were loved and cared for so much and had a home like Charlie gives them; I think you would come home again and again and again…..
Charlie also cares for the small
White Ring Necks which we use in our dove displays. The purity of these little doves is heart
warming. They are very domesticated and are not for release.
Our
doves love being loved and we love, loving them.
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