Origin:
Thailand, time uncertain probably centuries ago. It may have originally come
from India as there was commerce between the two countries; the Thai and the
Indian Fantail have much in common. Robert W. Prichard, M.D., stationed for
several years in Thailand with the United States Public Health Service, sent
this breed to the United States in 1957.
Description:
It is a fancy breed raised for pleasure.
Size:
Medium, average weight for both cocks and hens about 431 to 435 grams with
little or no difference in weights of the sexes.
Ornaments: It is peak-crested and grouse-legged as is the Indian Fantail. Its tail contains from 25-29 rectrices, inclusive. It does not have an oil gland. As its picture shows, the Fantail bears a strong resemblance to the Indian Fantail and their weights are about the same.
Colors:
Self in white and black. Prichard says that in the several years he was
stationed in Thailand and he never saw a Fantail of mixed color. He thinks the
reason for this is that there are not many Fantails in that country and that
the breeders are careful not to mate whites with blacks.
Comment:
The breed is being raised in the United States by Dr. Robert W. Prichard,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Don H. Andrews of Encino, California and others.
It has however not received wide national recognition.
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
Thai Fantail Pigeon Pictures Gallery
Watch Thai Fantail Pigeon Video on YouTube
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