Origin: Gilbert,
Iowa, in September, 1952. The original bird was a cock of mixed King and Racing
Homer stock bred by W. F. Hollander. This is one of the few cases on record of
a dominant mutation's origin. Both of the bird's parents were old (seven and
nine years) and the sire was in bad health.
Description:
Typically the feathers on the lower beak (mandible) are reversed, pointing
forward instead of back in a streamline. The extent varies, sometimes including
the ear feathers and even forming an upright beak crest on the frontal, but in
other birds hardly noticeable.
Size: Although originally from large stock, the
characteristic has been readily introduced into Tumblers by crossing.
Colors: No
relationship with any particular coloration or pattern has been found.
Comment:
Sideburns may be considered a new type of ornament which like crest or neck
frill can be bred into any breed desired. Study of the genetics of this
mutation is still incomplete. The pure (homozygous) condition has not been produced
and possible relationships with crest or neck frill have not been tested.
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.
Sideburns Pigeon Pictures Gallery
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