My Life with Madison McElhone: Meet the 16-year-old pigeon racer with 700 birds
16-year-old Madison McElhone shares her experience as a dedicated pigeon racer, managing a flock of 700 birds. Despite initial skepticism from her father, she has developed a deep connection with the sport and her birds.
Why it matters
The story offers a unique human-interest perspective on niche hobbies and the positive impact of animal husbandry on youth development.
16-year-old pigeon fancier, Madison McElhone with her favourite bird Miss Maddie.
It would be great to see more girls my age involved in pigeon racing, but at 16-years-old I continue to be one of very few.
Before I fell in love with the sport I had been spending a lot of time on my phone. It was starting to impact my eyesight and I ended up needing glasses. These days I am on my phone a lot less because all my time is spent with the birds. I have more of a connection with them and it’s been a lot better for my education.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in