Origin:
Uncertain. It is described by Aldrovandi (1603) and Willughby (l676). Van
Vollenhoven (1686) and Moore (1735). The exact date of its importation into
Holland is uncertain as is the eastern country of its origin. The Old Holland
Pouter is believed to be the oldest variety of Pouter in Europe and an ancestor
of the English Pouter and others.
Description:
An exhibition breed. It is tall, erect and long-legged with waist and girth
larger than those of the English Pouter.
Size:
it is a large Pouter. Its average weight is 25 to 25 ounces.
Ornaments:
It is plain-headed and large-muffed with a large crop.
Colors:
Black, blue, silver, red. yellow, white and mottled.
Comment:
It is scarce in the United States.
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
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