Duchess Pigeon Origin Description Size Ornaments Colors Comment Caring and Pictures Gallery Details are described below-Origin: Uncertain. As early as 1870 American breeders applied the name "Duchess" to a European Mondain. The Duchess looks somewhat like a white Italian Romagnol (Mondain). Gilbert, writing in 1898, says that they came to the United States supposedly from Germany or Holland. Advertisements for their sale from 1874 to 1906 spelled their name, in chronological sequence: "Dutchies," "Dutchesse," "Duchesse," and finally "Duchess." In 1873 both whites and silvers were exhibited. Around 1900 they were crossed with Dragoons, Homers and Runts for squabbing purposes. They were also used in the creation of the White King.
Description: They are of Mondain type and of gentle disposition.
Size: Mediume-large, probably around 20 ounces but appearing larger because their feathers are soft.
Ornaments: They are plain-headed and with very wide and heavy muffs.
Colors: Pictures of the 19th century show several colors but all except the whites disappeared by the early part of this century.
Comment: The White Duchess is very, very rare today, if not extinct. None could be located for a color photograph. The heavy foot feathering made it impractical for commercial squab production and it was rather large for a pet or exhibition.
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: Wendell Mitchell Levi (1891-1976), accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon
Description: They are of Mondain type and of gentle disposition.
Size: Mediume-large, probably around 20 ounces but appearing larger because their feathers are soft.
Ornaments: They are plain-headed and with very wide and heavy muffs.
Colors: Pictures of the 19th century show several colors but all except the whites disappeared by the early part of this century.
Comment: The White Duchess is very, very rare today, if not extinct. None could be located for a color photograph. The heavy foot feathering made it impractical for commercial squab production and it was rather large for a pet or exhibition.
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: Wendell Mitchell Levi (1891-1976), accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon
Duchess Pigeon Pictures Gallery
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