Friday, January 17, 2014

Archangel Pigeon with Origin Description Size Comment and Pictures Gallery


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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