Pigeon Kings of Brooklyn | Narratively
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- Look up from the busy streets of New York City, and you might glimpse a flock of purebred pigeons swooping in circles around an abandoned tenement building in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Their aerial acrobatics are guided by their keeper, a streetwise Puerto Rican nicknamed 2Tone. On the other end of the borough, a man named Goodwin and his pal Super 13 tend their own pigeon coop and flock of 300 birds. Each man is trying to beat the other, to lure his birds away. It's about bragging rights but it's also about poetry, it's about religion. It's about finding that "true pigeon that will never break your heart," as 2Tone says.
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was born in the Bronx and now I'm live in Miami i truly miss the roof top with my birds ...this hobby saved my life and kept me out of trouble... My mom and dad use to fight .... my dad didnt want me on roof because of leaks and my mom wanted me on the roof because she knew right where I was at.... Bird Man 4 Life
Funny I lived in miami went to the bx got birds brought them back to miami.. moved to Orlando.. still have birds .. at 64 started on Vyse Ave with the reapers and ghetto brothers at 7 yeaes old ,,,they had birds on my roof ...gbu
My daughter and I just bought our first homing pigeons. We love the way every pigeon is different. Much love from South Texas
Tony B. th-cam.com/video/KyiG2xdxa80/w-d-xo.html
This young man knows what hes speaking about
People have used pigeons for centuries to carry messages. Amazing creatures.
You couldn't say it any better, pigeons are a love that go so deep within us where it's hard if not impossible for other people to understand it! It's a religion, a way of life our inner peace. I've been into racing homer's since I was a boy and over 35+ years I still love them as I did then. Only one recommendation for this guy, "air quality" is very important. Not only for your birds but for you as well... pigeon lung is real, don't let it take all that you luv!
Ahh... pigeon man,, reminds me of an episode on Hey Arnold about an enigmatic pigeon caretaker
Bro, Hey Arnold is a classic cartoon. I will make sure I show that to my kids whenever I have them.
People don't realize how clever pigeons are and how interesting they are as individuals. My London pigeons do very well on peanuts but I have only a few loyal ones who show up a few times a week. My oldest pigeon is a little hen who has been flying into my garden for about 12 years.
Daniel
Get laid
PIGEONS DESPERATELY NEED HELP !!
90% of pigeons in cities die in their first year of their lifes. The others don't live longer than 2-3 years.
In nature, they can live up to 12-15 years !
They have nothing to eat, they are forced to eat trash and they freeze to death.
Pigeons can NOT live naturally in cities. They are only here because of breeders !
@@tjp_real How can we help? I like to see them fly but I realize how harsh the conditions are for them in NYC and other urban areas.
@@nyclassic4ever130 feed them. If the conditions pigeons live in were made public, and if people were asked to donate, lots of money could be raised to help them.
I love my doves so much. Their so squishy and cuddly.
Lucky! I really want onem but how do you tame wild doves, i see them on a daily bases lurking around my backyard and neighborhood
@@mx7452 BE nice to them and everything you do should be really calm. So they know you can get them food and they know there save around you. Sometimes i take one of my homing pigeons inside. And there really confused where there are and don't know anything around them. So what do they do? They sit on my shoulder because that's what they know and feel save by.
@@mx7452 ITs better to keep the feral ones feral, they are not going to adapt well to a caged live. There is always tame pigeons that cannot really be released needing a home. IF you are in the US look for palomacy, they always have pigeons up for adoption, im sure there are many other orgs.
I am a care-taker of a loft in Belgium where we race pigeons and i just want to say that you can see these people love there birds,and that's the most important thing .
Good to see you guys are still at this neighborhood staple. I grew up a few blocks away from here. From the nineteenth floor, after school, before sunset you could see the different flocks doing reels in the painted skies of Williamsburg. It was so entertaining trying to figure out which one was the lead pigeon. Sometimes the flocks would blend then ultimately separate. Aah! My youthful summers on the Southside. God bless you brothers. Keep em flying!
You are a good person❤️
@@lilreverse6095 thanks, but God is good. We're all trying to be like Him. Hopefully! God bless you and yours.
Absolutely correct when they said: “it’s hard to describe” I’ve been flying rollers for over 20 years and I don’t think I’ll stop.
Shout out to all my pigeon ppl from “DBR, Depth Brewed Rollers” in southern Cali y’all...
Depth brewed rollers.
Come over to show you the best ever pigeons in the world!
I love this video I watched it 25 times and every time I miss the pigeons I watch it and I remember my childhood and being on the roof...
Alan Mazboudi th-cam.com/video/KyiG2xdxa80/w-d-xo.html
Same. I'm grinding real hard so one day I can retire on the roof with all the pigeons I want.
@@justinxiao9098 that’s my goal brother work hard now so I can live the dream
Great video,,, my father Van Hilliard, has just been awarded the 2018 #1 World Cup Qualifie Los Angeles ..... He's in hes seventies , a former prostate cancer survvior, and a good man, a bird lover and breeder since his teens. It would be an honor to recognizes him this late in his life as a guest or even an interview.
If it comes back just know that it will never break your heart 💔
Nice one 👍
Bruh! At 4:37 the white pigeon looking at sleeping one like wtf 😂💀
White Pigeon: “You ded homie?”
I was looking for this comment. I hope all is well with you after all these years
beautiful pigeons love from Pakistan
ColorFul Birds & Animals sir I am your subscriber junaid khan from India I love watching your videos love you sir and your team
Do you ship from Pakistan to the US?
Depth brewed rollers. Yeah,there are people who do
Depth brewed rollers. Mostly high flyers though
@@royelpatthan85
Greatest memories of my life. Me and my Grandfather (immigrants from Italy) up on our families apartment building in Bensonhurst Brooklyn taking care of his pigeon coops and pigeons. Climbing a messed up metal ladder to the tar roof. #NYCLIFESTYLE
I'm glad 😊 I found this channel. I always people describing pigeons from a negative perspective, and this video does the exact opposite. Great content keep doing it. 😎👌🏾💯.
I fell.in love with pigeons when some flew into my life a few months ago and now I'm addicted. Funny thing is, I never thought of myself as a bird person before. Now I can't wait to get up in the mornings and greet them.
Pigeons are brilliant. I love them so much
I favorite pigeon is the Birmingham roller. Use to raise them in the city and the country. Been out of the hobby for awhile now. It’s relaxing.
@6:19 AMEN! I JUST READ THAT VERSE THIS MORNING! I HAVE MY FIRST PIGEON. HE CAME IN THROUGH MY ATTIC/WALK IN CLOSET, I LURED HIM WITH FOOD INTO A CAGE AND I'VE BEEN CARING FOR HIM FOR 2 DAYS NOW. IM GOING TO PUT A BAND ON HIS LEG AND RELEASE HIM SOON
I LOVE ALL GOD'S CREATURES! THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL AND SHOULD BE CARED FOR
@@NAJErEa91 I love Pigeons so much. They are sweet, docile, fluffy, smart and playful ❤️
I want to wish every one a bless day! I'm from east newyork. And I love the pigeons. I don't fly them, but my brother Sol does in east newyork. Much love for my brother Sol!!!!!!
I also love pigeons...mutch love to you and your brother from Watts, California.
my brother also love pigeons and me too and love from Pakistan
A very smart and beautiful bird and I love breeding them it relaxes you and a great stress release
Hi Maritza, I use to go to the pigeons stores in Brooklyn to buy pigeons. Broadway Pet Shop, Jerrys and Carmelos.
Maritza Rivera God bless you Maritza 💞💞
My uncle has over 200 bitds and i see true hapiness in his eyes when he lets them fly
You cannot look after 200 animals properly, it's impossible to know them well enough.
Extremely inspiring, beautiful, peaceful people with the best birds. All the best in the world to every person who loves the lovely pigeons, they are GREAT.
Street pigeon fight: exist
Racing pigeon: am i a joke to you
Lionel messi racer pigeons are so lovely,and so fat at the same time lol
Beautiful video, beautiful birds and an even better message. Much love!
You're absolutely right my friend.....I used to race homers and right now I have a small 4ft x 4ft loft that I keep a couple of rescue feral birds in
You are a amazing person ❤️ i love the pigeon
It’s simply a magnificent feeling bonded with Mother Earth. Godspeed
Love the color variety of the pigeons. Congrats beautiful.
this is so freaking cool... seriously... im in awe
great video pigeons are my life in massachusetts birmingham rollers and homers
What you said is true that once a bird man will be a bird man till he get old
I thought "Flights" were mostly used for these rooftop games of recruiting deserters from your competitors flocks. He mentioned Polish high flyers. My father kept those and several other breeds. He was especially fond of silver Rollers, Doneks, and of course Indian Fantails, which were very pretty and made good "droppers".
LOVE Doneks!
Pigeons have a special bond with people.
Your intro is a true story pal.. love all the way from North UK
People call pigeons stupid, yet manage to get lost in a supermarket... Meanwhile smartass pigeons fly across Europe to go exactly home.
Simon E as smart as a 3 year old
Awesome video,love the birds.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
My religion is mr with the pigeons. I'm glad the YT algorithm brought me here to see a wonderful community that loves pigeons as me!! 😍
I took care of pigeons from kid now im 50 and love and care never stops for it.
Amazing Video. I started feeding Pigeons in Atlanta start of the pandemic cause everything closed. They are partial to peanuts I add them to wild seed. I use a Bobby Whistle to summon them but get a crowd just by walking out with my dog.
Ah bless you for helping them out. I did the same thing too during the lockdown..are you still doing it?
*WHY ISN'T THIS VIDEO LONGER* 😭😭 so interesting
This will be me in 2 years. I fucking LOVE pigeons.
That video says it like it is we love our pigeons
The pidgeon was to dizzy to stand up he wasn’t asleep . But I loved this video . More people should love animals
I love pigeons and i have some right now there so beautiful to see and peaceful
One for the books......really nice vid....
Really nice. Wish I can get up to a rooftop loft one day and do an interview.
Great respect for them
This video is 3 years old, and now recommended in 2018...
And now 2019
And now 2020
I really enjoyed that! You guys sure have a lot of pigeons! Hundreds! I am surprised you have so many. I really like the variety of beautiful colors. Glad they can all fly. Have fun! I get it!
I've watched this video so many times!
I love pigeons , when i was 12 my grand mother bring for me 2 pigeons , sense that day i still had a lot of pigeons , cuban pigeons , post races pigeons , jenssse pigeons , spainsh pigeons . , ,pigeons Love is like , when you got inlove with a girl 1st time that feeling !! is like that lol its sound crazy but its true , if you got in love wiz pigeons , your whole life you want have have Pigeons ,, i also love dogs ,, cats i like them but not so much cuz cats dont care abt u or anybody but them self the crazy part is they can leave ur home and never comeback after u gave them all love and food haha , and u post ever foto to find them haha ,,dogs are perfect clever lovable ,, stay bless ppl , good to see so many ppl ,,, wiz so much love for animals
Paw loss Lovable
Iraqi pigeons the best ever I had seen! Very strong and flying along the day
I wish I would have seen this video before I went to New York.I would have loved to come and seen this loft
Beautiful birds
Beautiful!
Ion Diana-Alexandra my birds you are beautiful baby
they are beautiful !!
My close friend Paulie The Roofer does the same thing in Ridgewood, Queens. Really cool hobby.
Beautiful pigeons love from Croatia...pozdrav iz Hrvatske
Wow nice video I love pigeons too I have like 100 now I’ve loved them since I was little
Nice video 👌 keep on making them thanks 👍
I am also a pigeon lover.....From Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I love it. Do what makes you happy.
Yo KID I MUST OF WATCHED THIS 20 time and I like ur style!,, keep up the good work ok / nice video guys ok yo keep them fly ok from Middletown Delaware 🇵🇷
Very good content thank you for sharing.
Indeed!
Beautiful documentary
Nice video love pigeons
Beautiful
AMAZING VIDEO!
Beautiful pigeons sir.
so wonderful
I'm a Pigeon guy. I love them.
Wow beautiful pigeons 🎉🎉🎉❤❤
Good video!! What's up to all my pigeon brothers and sisters from Los Angeles. Birmingham rollers
I love Pigeons and the people that love them.
I love my pigeons and all birds
Nice! Congratulations!
That's what's up I like watching those birds sometimes..u ever saw a capuchin..or a fan tail????
I love you guys , Have a fun
Beautiful ❤
I LOVE Pigeons.... I Have 2 remaining pigeons from my days as a flock feeder in ny c.... 1 of them I found w.lead poisoning & even though I had medication to treat him, I administered it to him incorrectly after buying new type of syringe that caused miscalculation -I'm Sorry - So He Still Doesn't Fly. They're Both Living With Mother Now In NM & I Miss Them & The Flocks .......
Nice birds.👍👍👍
Great pegion good view
Wow amazing
Beautiful video❣️ My respects
This video is awesome
Very interesting stories. Best wishes from Devon England :-)
Im 15 years and i got 20 pigeons i love them thats it my sport 👍🏻
You are cool dood like your birds
Beautiful 🍀
The best hobbies/dream job EVER.. ♾☁️💛🕊️🙏🕊️💛☁️♾
I'm having pigeon she today twice bring me flowers! It's honest trusses!
Mash Allah awesome superrrrrrrrrrrrrr uppppppp bro love you yaar
Duniya मैं koi jagah aisi nhi hai jahan kabutrbazi nhi hoti ho
I love pigeon's
Love it wow!
Fantastique...c'est vraiment super
Yo Niceeee vid straight up!
I have 5 pigeons that I love dearly