Origin:
The Syrian Turbiteen, or Barbarisi, was imported the United States by Sam
Shadeed, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, from it Damascus, Syria, in 1954. Its
name "Barbarisi" is an Egyptian word, raising the inference that the
breed was imported to Syria from Egypt.
Description:
It is a flying breed in Syria.
Size:
Small,
average weight about 11 ounces.
Ornaments:
It is plain-headed and clean-legged and has a well-developed neck frill. Its
beak is stout and fairly short.
Colors:
Black, blue, red, yellow, and some stenciled. It is of Turbiteen pattern: its
body plumage is white, with colored wing shields, frontal spot, and cheek
markings. The head markings vary in different birds, which are natural since
they are bred for flying, not for color.
Comment:
The breed is still rare 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
Syrian
Turbiteen “Barbarisi” pigeon pictures gallery
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