They're racing pigeons.

And they could be worth up to thousands of dollars.

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They follow a strict schedule, just like athletes.

They wake up at five every morning, maintain a healthy diet and receive regular health checkers.

They they trained for an hour every afternoon and head to bed at 7 p.m. There are 1 200 of them in this suburban Beijing house alone.

And they are raised by this man and his trainers.

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Pigeons have been used to carry messages because of their homing abilities.

Modern sport of pigeon racing started in Europe and was introduced to China in the 19 thirties by European merchants.

Races involved releasing trained pigeons and seeing who can return home the fastest.

The distances can range from 100 to 300 miles.

The sport really took off in China in the 19 eighties after economic reforms meant people could afford to breed pigeons for recreation.

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China now holds more than 10,000 races a year, with some offering prizes as high as $1 million.

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The tracks How long it takes for them to return home, You know, on top of them, 100.

Deng's pigeons have won several awards since he started raising them in 2000.

You know, for Dong raising pigeons is a hobby, but it's an expensive one.