Sunday, February 23, 2014

Old Holland Pouter or Dutch Cropper Pigeon origin description size ornaments colors comment and pictures gallery

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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