Origin:
Unknown, but described in the oldest European literature on pigeons. It is so
closely related to the Helmet that it is often difficult to determine in the
old literature whether a Nun or a Helmet was being discussed.
Description:
The Nun was a popular flying Tumbler in western Europe in past centuries, but
it is bred only for exhibition purposes in the United States today.
Size:
Small, average weight about 13 ounces. It has soft feathering, and its legs are
somewhat short.
Ornaments:
It is clean-legged and has a well-developed shell crest. The eye should be
pearl in color.
Colors:
Black, dun, blue, red, and yellow. Silvers occur in Germany. The plumage should
be white, with colored head (to the crest, which should be white), bib, tail,
and ten primaries on each wing.
Comment:
The Nun was exhibited in the United States in 1873 and United 1874. it has
never been widely popular but has always had a small but interested following.
It is sponsored by the ted Nun Club.
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.
- A dry
house with the inside protected from rain or snow.
- Separate
houses for mated pairs and odd birds.
- A
flypen, if the breed requires one that dries out easily.
- A
suitable feed ration protected from contamination.
- A
suitable mineral ration protected from contamination.
- Water
suitable for human consumption protected from contamination.
- Suitable
nesting materials.
If any one of the seven is
neglected, trouble of some sort will eventually occur.
References: Encyclopedia of Pigeon breeds by
Wendell Mitchell Levi, accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon
Nun Pigeon Pictures Gallery
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