Reduced Pigeon with Origin Description Size Ornaments Color Comment and Pictures

Origin: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; it was discovered in a stock of Rollers in 1945 by Carl F. Graefe. He out crossed the birds for study and demonstrated that the new coloration is sex-linked and recessive to wild type.

Description: Opal-like pastel coloration, the wing pattern (bars or checker) tending to bronze and the tail bar, ashy. The juvenal plumage, especially of the neck and crop, is usually lighter than the adult plumage. Eye color commonly bull, but not necessarily.

Size: The coloration has been introduced into breeds of either small or large size.

Comment: This beautiful coloration is a made in America discovery and breeding success story. Giant Homers, Show Racers, Rollers, and long-faced C. L. Tumblers show excellent specimens in this color.

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: Encyclopedia of Pigeon breeds by Wendell Mitchell Levi, accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon

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