Origin: The breed is so ancient that
authorities can only guess its origin. Most writers think it originated in
India. Aldrovandi (1603) described it as Cyprus Pigeon, but it probably came to
the West by way of the Island of Cyprus. The original importations were small,
tight-feathered birds with only a ruff of feathers, and the pigeon could see in
all directions. As some fanciers strived for more and more feather ornament,
the small size as well as the tight feathering had to be lost.
Description: The Jacobin today is a “feather” breed, 50 points being allotted in most standards for the head ornament. The
feathers of the head and neck are divided (though no division is apparent) into the hood (the top), the mane (the back), ant the chain (the front). From a side view, the center of the circle of feathers is the rose. The bird’s head is completely hidden and it can hardly see to eat and drink. During the mating season the feathers have to be trimmed away so that the Jacobin can produce young.
Size: Medium, averaging about 445 to 470 grams. The bird looks larger than it really is. The long wings and tail feathers and the loose body feathers create the illusion of larger size.
Ornaments: The ornate feathers of head and neck are the outstanding features of the breed and are a far, far departure from the wild (Columbia livia) type. The birds should be clean-legged. The eyes are pearl.
Colors: Black, blue with black bars, red, yellow, silver, and tigered. Colored Jacobins should have all feathers colored except for a white head to a line just below the eye, ten primaries on each wing, and tail and rump feathers. In red and yellow the feathers of the rose are white.
Comment: The Jacobin was exhibited here as early as 1873. It has never been widely popular, but it has always had a number of devoted breeders.
Seven steps must follows for Pigeon growing: The requirements for pigeon breeding are simple, but they must be followed to be successful. There should be no relaxing or neglect at any time, for it is much easier to prevent trouble than to eliminate disease, parasites or vermin once these have occurred.
1. A dry house with the inside protected from rain or snow.
2. Separate houses for mated pairs and odd birds.
3. A flypen, if the breed requires one that dries out easily.
4. A suitable feed ration protected from contamination.
5. A suitable mineral ration protected from contamination.
6. Water suitable for human consumption protected from contamination.
7. Suitable nesting materials.
If any one of the seven is neglected, trouble of some sort will eventually occur.
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Description: The Jacobin today is a “feather” breed, 50 points being allotted in most standards for the head ornament. The
feathers of the head and neck are divided (though no division is apparent) into the hood (the top), the mane (the back), ant the chain (the front). From a side view, the center of the circle of feathers is the rose. The bird’s head is completely hidden and it can hardly see to eat and drink. During the mating season the feathers have to be trimmed away so that the Jacobin can produce young.
Size: Medium, averaging about 445 to 470 grams. The bird looks larger than it really is. The long wings and tail feathers and the loose body feathers create the illusion of larger size.
Ornaments: The ornate feathers of head and neck are the outstanding features of the breed and are a far, far departure from the wild (Columbia livia) type. The birds should be clean-legged. The eyes are pearl.
Colors: Black, blue with black bars, red, yellow, silver, and tigered. Colored Jacobins should have all feathers colored except for a white head to a line just below the eye, ten primaries on each wing, and tail and rump feathers. In red and yellow the feathers of the rose are white.
Comment: The Jacobin was exhibited here as early as 1873. It has never been widely popular, but it has always had a number of devoted breeders.
Seven steps must follows for Pigeon growing: The requirements for pigeon breeding are simple, but they must be followed to be successful. There should be no relaxing or neglect at any time, for it is much easier to prevent trouble than to eliminate disease, parasites or vermin once these have occurred.
1. A dry house with the inside protected from rain or snow.
2. Separate houses for mated pairs and odd birds.
3. A flypen, if the breed requires one that dries out easily.
4. A suitable feed ration protected from contamination.
5. A suitable mineral ration protected from contamination.
6. Water suitable for human consumption protected from contamination.
7. Suitable nesting materials.
If any one of the seven is neglected, trouble of some sort will eventually occur.
References:
Wendell Mitchell
Levi (1891-1976), accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon
Jacobin
Pigeon Pictures Gallery
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Watch Jacobin Pigeon Video on YouTube
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