Origin: Italy, spreading to and improved
in Austria and Germany. The Maltase has been recognized as such since about
1869. Aldrovandi 1603 described a large pigeon with and elevated tail being
then raised in Italy. This pigeon was called “Burmese pigeon” and is said to
have come from India. Later, its descendants in Germany were called Epauletten
scheck, and from this Epauletten scheck arose the German Maltase, still a heavy
breed. Its breeders in Dresden and Leipzig are said to have out crossed to the
French Bagdad, thus creating a much slenderer and taller breed.
Description: The Maltase is an exhibition bird in the United States. It is a tall breed with a long gooselike neck and stilt-like legs. Its body is short and compact, its tail greatly elevated. Its feathers are hard, short and close fitting.
Size: Large, average weight about 580to 600 grams.
Ornaments: The Maltese should be plain-headed and clean-legged. It has no ornaments. Its length of neck and leg and shortened body is a far departure from the wild (Columba livia) type.
Colors: Black, dun, blue in checkered and barred, silver, red, yellow, and white.
Comment: The Maltase was used in the United States in the creation of the White and Silver Kings, Carmontese (a cross of Carneau, Mondain and Maltase and now extinct) and likely other breeds. The name “Maltase” is a misnomer. It did not originate on the isle of Malta.
The Maltase is not widely breed in the United States, but has always had a small and ardent following.
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
Description: The Maltase is an exhibition bird in the United States. It is a tall breed with a long gooselike neck and stilt-like legs. Its body is short and compact, its tail greatly elevated. Its feathers are hard, short and close fitting.
Size: Large, average weight about 580to 600 grams.
Ornaments: The Maltese should be plain-headed and clean-legged. It has no ornaments. Its length of neck and leg and shortened body is a far departure from the wild (Columba livia) type.
Colors: Black, dun, blue in checkered and barred, silver, red, yellow, and white.
Comment: The Maltase was used in the United States in the creation of the White and Silver Kings, Carmontese (a cross of Carneau, Mondain and Maltase and now extinct) and likely other breeds. The name “Maltase” is a misnomer. It did not originate on the isle of Malta.
The Maltase is not widely breed in the United States, but has always had a small and ardent following.
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
Maltase Pigeon Pictures Gallery
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