Details Information about Eichbuhl Pigeon

Origin: Switzerland, in the village of Eichbuhl, in the Canton of Berne.

Description: Originally a field pigeon, it is now an exhibition bird. It has long wings and tail and is short-legged. It is a good flier and forager. It is said to be quite shy and wild.

Size: Small to medium. Its average weight is about 14 to 15 ounces (380 to

430 grams).

Ornaments: It is plain-headed, with a short thick beak. The top-skull is long and flat, with a "lizard-headed," or wedged, frontal. It is grouse-legged, but

should not have muffs or feathers on the toes.

Colors: Blue barless, barred, and checkered; red barred (mealy) and barless.

Its eyes are dark.

Comment: The breed is said to be rather rare in Switzerland. It is very 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.

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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