Details Information about Lotan or Lowtan Pigeon

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Origin: India. It is described by Abul Fazl (1590). Allauddin (1886) describes three varieties: Dusti, Kalami and Havai.

Description: A performing breed, executing fast and close rolls on ground or floor said to perform better than our own Parlor Rollers.

Size: Small, about that of the Birmingham Roller.

Ornaments: Peak-crested and grouse-legged with very small muffs. Clean legs also are said to exist in India.

Color: White.

Comment: Ted E. Smith, of Salt Lake City, Utah, brought back a "pair" in 1946 from his tour of duty in India. These proved to be two hens. One died soon after Smith's return. The other was mated to a white Parlor Tumbler cock. A few youngsters were produced which performed similarly to the Lotan in India. Due to pressure of numerous other breeding programs, the Lotan crosses were discontinued.

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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