How old is the bird... IF you don't have any other birds you need a few homers are groupies. DO you have a coop with cage outside for airing out?
Depending on age there really is no training other than to let them fly and get them to return to the coop for feed. It has been 40 years since I had homers, when I was younger I had a coop of 80 racing birds. Great sport, lots of fun especially when they are flying!
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You can help train older birds by clipping their fights and letting them out on and around the coop. There are nine flight feathers - only need to clip or pull the longest 4. They will stay at your coop.. They need time to develop the sense that this is their home. After the wing flight feathers molt and grow back they will be ready to home. Birds need to be out and about even it they cant fly. They will fly around circling your property and land on the coop and go in for food. Don't feed before flying them. Whistle to them always when you feed them Then when they are flying whistle and have feed ready in the coop. They will hear and see you then fly down to the coop quickly. After flying don't let them mess around outside. Get them in the coop and eating. Do this a few times letting them fly longer each time. This is the joy of having homers... flying them. It is a wonderful time especially if you raise them from eggs... easy to do and very enjoyable as well as cheaper than buying.. I would start with (2) a pair is best for you first birds.
That is about all there is to it. Then exchange birds with your friend and let them go with your message. Not silly.... Much fun..... I did it just that way. Had a ball and stayed out of trouble. They might not come back due to accidents, wires, hawks, but if they are well they will return.
Good Luck You are in for a great time!