Origin: Germany. It is an old breed; some writers
think it as old as the Old Holland Pouter. It is said to be similar to the
Hungarian Giant Cropper and probably traces back to a common ancestry.
Description: It is an exhibition breed, with great length
of wing, tail, and feathers in contrast to its very short legs. The extension
of the tips of the win flights to or, preferably, beyond the tips of the tail feathers
are a much desired feature.
Size: Large, having a wingspread of
three feet and more. Estimated weight is about 700 to 750 grams (about 25 to 26.5
ounces).
Ornaments: It is plain-headed and
clean-legged. The crop of this breed is well developed but, because of the form
of the body, it is inverted and pearlike in shape, sloping gradually to the
body, rather than globular.
Colors: It is bred in black, blue barred
or barless, red, mealy, yellow, mottled or tigered and other variations. Its
eye is orange.
Comment: The breed is rare in the United
States and seldom seen at shows. L. F. Tharp, of Charleston, South Carolina,
brought back a number of pairs in December 1945 from Germany.
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
Old German Cropper Pictures Gallery
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