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Origin: Portugal, where it was exhibited for the first time in 1909. It was first described by Maia in 1934. It is the squab breeder of Portugal. Brage says it was produced from crosses of Mariola, Antwerp Homer, Cumulet, and English Show Homer. Pitta thinks that additional breeds are in its ancestry. Afra Pinto (1927) did not mention it, demonstrating the recentness of its origin.
Origin: Portugal, where it was exhibited for the first time in 1909. It was first described by Maia in 1934. It is the squab breeder of Portugal. Brage says it was produced from crosses of Mariola, Antwerp Homer, Cumulet, and English Show Homer. Pitta thinks that additional breeds are in its ancestry. Afra Pinto (1927) did not mention it, demonstrating the recentness of its origin.
Description: It is a utility breed and is said to compete successfully with the Carneau and the Mondain. It is hard-feathered, with a broad and solid body, a top requirement for a good squab breeder. The shape of its beak and head, in the author's opinion, are indicative of the Antwerp and Show Homer in its ancestry.
Size: Large. The Portuguese standard provides for 700 to 800 grams (about 25 to 28 ounces).
Ornamnets: It is plain-headed and clean-legged.
Colors: The Portuguese breeders put no emphasis on color. Self colors exist in black, dun, red, yellow, blue, silver, and white; also grizzled and mottled. The eye is pearl or orange. The specimen portrayed has a black beak and claws and, therefore, almost assuredly has a dark skin. In the United States a dark-skinned squab is a "second," inferior market-wise, and brings a considerably lower price.
Comment: The breed is very popular in Portugal, but is practically unknown elsewhere. It is said to be a fast and reliable breeder. It is very rare in the United States, if it occurs at all.
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.
1. Separate houses for mated pairs and odd birds.
2. A flypen, if the breed requires one that dries out easily.
3. A suitable feed ration protected from contamination.
4. A suitable mineral ration protected from contamination.
5. Water suitable for human consumption protected from contamination.
6. Suitable nesting materials.
If any one of the seven is neglected, trouble of some sort will eventually occur.
References: Wendell Mitchell Levi (1891-1976), accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon.
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.
1. Separate houses for mated pairs and odd birds.
2. A flypen, if the breed requires one that dries out easily.
3. A suitable feed ration protected from contamination.
4. A suitable mineral ration protected from contamination.
5. Water suitable for human consumption protected from contamination.
6. Suitable nesting materials.
If any one of the seven is neglected, trouble of some sort will eventually occur.
References: Wendell Mitchell Levi (1891-1976), accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon.
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