Origin: Uncertain. Some writers state it as coming from Schmalkalden in Prussia—others say Thuringia and Saxony. Durigen (1886) in Germany describes it and says it is also called Mane Pigeon (Maehnentaube) which is a much more convenient name.
Description: An exhibition breed. It gives the immediate impression of a relationship to the Jacobin and the Old German Moorhead both of which it resembles.
Size: Small, average weight about 12 to 13 ounces. Its carriage is rather horizontal on short legs, rendered shorter-looking by its muffs.
Ornaments: Fairly heavily muffed. The hood, mane, and chain are well developed but not to the extent of impairing vision.
Colors: The plumage is all white except for colored head, front of neck and tail which are black only. The beak and eyes are also dark.
Comment: The combination of feather ornaments and color makes this a distinctive breed. It was imported here in 1954 from Czechoslovakia by Lynn E. Hummel of Columbia, Missouri. H. P. Macklin of Pine Lawn, Missouri, used it in the creation of the Saint. It is still rare in the United States.
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.
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