Origin: Spain, in the province of Seville. It is a breed of fairly recent origin and originated from a cross of the old Valencian Pouter with the Murcian, Rafeno or Colguero. It is mentioned by Altamira Raventos. Its Spanish name means "Flat Tail."
Description:
It is a flying breed used for thieving, as are all the other Spanish Pouters,
Its head is oval, with a small, fine nose and eye cere. The globe is desired be
as round as possible and large but in the great majority of the breed it is
pear-shaped and pendulous, especially in flight.
Size:
Medium,
average weight about 360 grams or 13 ounces.
Ornaments:
It is plain-headed and clean-legged, with a large pear-shaped or round globe
and a fiat, normal tail.
Colors:
Blue is by far the most common, followed by blue checkered, black, dun, pied,
splashed, and some mealies. Its eye is red; its eye cere, dark.
Comment:
Brage says that the breed is popular only in Seville. It was imported to the
United States by Clyde B. Nance (Mo.) in January, 1960.
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: Encyclopedia of Pigeon breeds by
Wendell Mitchell Levi, accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon.
Murcian Pouter Pigeon Pictures Gallery
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