Syrian Fantail Pigeon origin description size ornaments colors comment caring and pictures gallery

Origin: Likely Syria or India. In 1954 Sam M. Shacked of Jacksonvile, North Carolina, brought these two varieties of Fantails to the United States from Damascus, Syria. "Hindi" refers to India.

Description: In body size, shape, and general appearance both varieties are alike. Both have arched necks, prominent breasts, and tails with multiple feathers (28 to 36). Both are strong fliers. The Hindi variety does not tumble when flying; the Karakand tumbles to some extent.

Size: Each variety weighs around 15 to 16 ounces.

Ornaments: The Hindi is plain-headed, clean-legged or grouse-legged. The Karakand is pearl-eyed and either plain-headed or shell-crested.

Colors: The Hindi is self-colored in black, blue, red, yellow and white. The Karakand has a pure white tail and is black or blue barred.

Comment: There are a few breeders in the United States raising these Fantails but they have not achieved any general popularity.

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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