I have started keeping pigeons through my grandfather the late Husnu Damgaci. He used to take me with him visiting other lofts in the neighborhood. I was about 6-7 years old then.
When I bought my first pigeons, I was 11. It was the biggest excitement for me.
I still keep that excitement. During school and military years, I was separated from pigeons for short periods of time. Today with my family I continue my hobby in my small back yard and in the internet environment. I would like to see my kids take up this relaxing and entertaining kind of endeavor also. I also would like to thank my wife for especially supporting me through all my endeavors.
In truth, I can say, I am one of those people who do not like to open him self to outside much.
Sole purpose of all my work is to show just like us Turks our pigeon breeds also originated in Central Asia and spread over the rest of the geographical areas through Anatolia (Asian portion of Turkey) and the professional pigeon keeping of Turks also. Pigeon keeping is more than a hobby but a culture that has spread over our history for us Turks. In this manner, I am certain there will be a documentary filmed to tell all these in close future.
It is located at the skirts of the Honaz mountain, 18 km from downtown Denizli.
Honaz mountain is the highest point of the Aegean region of Turkey with 2571 m. peak. It is a dormant volcano. Sancaktepe and Sakartepe are located on the west side of it. Between these two hilltop towns Cankurtaran town sits with its 2500 population. This area is the preferred summer pasture during our rather hot months. Yearly, in September, the international paragliding and delta wing competitions takes place here. Honaz mountain and surrounding areas are also a protected national park..
