Origin:
Unknown. South Germany, the west Austrian province of Tirol, the Russian city
of Archangel, and Italy have all been suggested as possible sites of origin.
The most likely theory is that the Archangel is an ancient breed, coming
originally from Asia.
Description:
The Archangel is erect and has a slender head, beak, neck and body. It is
fairly tight-feathered.
Size:
Small, average weight 12 ounces.
Ornaments:
The Archangel should be clean-legged. It is bred either plain-headed or
crested, with a "needle-pointed" peak crest. The crested form is
preferred by most fanciers. The eye should be dark orange—pearl or white is a
fault.
Colors:
Its colors, with the accompanying luster and sheen, are the out-standing
qualities of the breed. The feathers of the head, neck, breast, and under parts
are either dark or light bronze but according to Germany it’s will be red and
yellow. The feathers of the wings, back, and tail should be black, blue, and
white, possibly with added rare colors. The bronzing is very lustrous—the black
having a beautiful green sheen.
There are numerous color combinations
which are dark bronze with black, blue, or white wings; light bronze with
black, blue, or white wings. All colored wings have sub varieties also with
white flights.
Comment:
The inheritance of the bronzing factor has not as yet been worked out in full
detail, but seems recessive in crosses.
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
Archangel
Pigeon Pictures Gallery
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