Doves and pigeons can mate, although their offspring are often unhealthy. You would have to go all the way back to 1905 to find a verified report of wild doves mating with wild pigeons. And the reason you can’t find a good answer to this question just by Googling it (until now) is that the scientific …
These frilly-looking pigeons live up to their names with their curly feathered coats. They are exceptionally unique-looking birds and are a type of fancy pigeon. Read on to find out more about these adorable ’80s looking birds! Origin Along with most fancy pigeon breeds, the Frillback was originally bred from mutations of the wild Rock …
The Old German Owl Pigeon is an interesting and unique pigeon that is often tame and relaxed in its character making it a great pet and also show pigeon with its interesting and graceful style. It is a German breed that is classed as ‘fancy’ in the US Pigeon Breed Group while being known as …
Giant Runt pigeons are one of the most common breeds of pigeon, and they are now mostly found in the US. This breed is probably most well known for its large size in comparison to other types of pigeon. It is also a suitable breed to use for the production of squabs. Although the word …
The Seraphim Pigeon is a rare breed of show pigeon that is admired for its beauty and poise. It took many years of painstaking husbandry and breeding to produce the white feathers and distinctive frills of this angelic bird. Read on for all you need to know about its origins, its physical features, its care …
There are many different types of pigeons that exist in the world. If you are a pigeon fancier and feel like you need to become involved in a breed that is unlike the normal breed of pigeons that you raise then it may take some time to hit upon the pigeon you want. Pigeons come …
It might surprise some of you, that there are lots of different breeds of pigeons. In this article we will be looking at the Ice Pigeon. This might be a pigeon you don’t know much about and want to learn more. This is the article that will tell you everything about this special breed of …
The King Pigeon is a domesticated bird that has undergone many years of selective breeding to be primarily used as a utility bird. If you’re a bird fanatic, or maybe you’re looking to breed King Pigeons at home, then you’ll want to continue reading to find out about some fascinating insights into the breed including …
An extremely popular pigeon, the Birmingham Roller Pigeon is a breed of domesticated pigeon that is beloved by people the world over for its uncanny ability to somersault in the air. For some reason, these birds have taken to performing a strange type of aerobatics. They are known for tumbling across the sky in seemingly …
Indian Fantails: The Basics What is an Indian Fantail Pigeon? It’s a result of careful genetic modification by humans through selective breeding, for one thing. Like all modern pigeons, it’s a descendant of the original rock dove, but its selective breeding also makes it a breed of fancy pigeon. Indian Fantails: The History Don’t be …
