Description of the breed of pigeons Peacocks
Pigeons Peacocks amaze with their beauty and grace. At exhibitions, the Peacock pigeon is the most welcome guest; many people usually gather at its cage, fascinated by its unique beauty. The peacock pigeon is currently considered the most popular and sought-after breed among pigeons around the world, although in Russia, breeding and keeping such birds has begun relatively recently.
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The price of Peacock pigeons can vary from private owners in the range from 500 to 2000 rubles per individual. It should be borne in mind that when buying from hand, there is a possibility of running into scammers trying to sell an ordinary bird. The price for such individuals, especially for marbled birds, from breeders ranges from 3000 to 4000 rubles per pigeon. Breeders, in turn, can provide documents and certificates, they also carefully monitor the health of the pigeons and provide them with good living conditions.
Description of the breed
A luxurious tail, reminiscent of pompous multi-colored peacocks, is the reason why Peacock pigeons got their unique name. The color of the plumage is different. The most popular are marble pigeons Peacocks. These birds love attention and will never miss the opportunity to delight their admirer by spreading gorgeous feathers. Even in their normal state, these birds keep their tail strictly vertical, like real Peacocks.
Pigeons Peacocks are a purely decorative breed. These luxurious creatures are not endowed with the ability to fly, and therefore it is not possible to use them in competitions. The maximum they are capable of is short flights over short distances in order to move from place to place.
Even in ancient India, these pigeons served as a precious decoration of the palaces of the rajas. The first information about the winged as adorable creatures endowed with unique natural beauty was found in ancient Indian texts. In Europe, this breed received its well-deserved fame only in the 16th century, while in Russia they learned about peacock pigeons in the early 40s. Since then, they have been bred for beauty, soul and heart. More often than not, they can be found at lavish weddings and as decoration for photographs.
Appearance
The pure breed of these pigeons is distinguished by the absence of any dark marks on the feathers of the head, as well as expressive dark eyes. Among other things, the following features are inherent in it:
- stately wide chest;
- neat beak;
- graceful rounded body of small size, various colors of plumage: from pure snow-white to brooding black, bluish and yellow;
- color of the eyelids identical to the color of the beak;
- the presence of a small fossa on the back;
- feather pillow and fluff at the base of the luxurious tail;
- crest on the back of the head.
To better represent these birds, you can refer to photos that are quite capable of conveying the majestic grace of the birds.
The Peacock pigeon is endowed with extremely high fertility.Only upon noticing the flirtatious dove, the black-tailed male will certainly take the necessary stance at his fingertips, trying to show off and attract attention.
Many breeders breed this breed specifically for exhibitions and various awards. At the exhibition you can see photo peacocks of pigeons, as well as get to know the individuals live.
Features of the breed
Peacock pigeons are royally lazy: they rarely use their wings, use them only to move. The rest of the time, the wings do not find practical use.
The breeder must be able to distinguish these pigeons from other breeds and know how to properly care for them, since the main value of such birds is their appearance. Any non-compliance with the breed standard will automatically reduce the value of the bird.
Breeding rules
Pigeon breeding can be started during puberty. In general, sexual hunting in males manifests itself with the onset of spring. It must be remembered that during the mating season, these birds need to shorten the tail feathers, since their natural size physically interferes with mating. Each applicant for crossbreeding should be checked by a knowledgeable breeder for pedigree, since in case of error it is unlikely that it will be possible to breed purebred pigeons. Unpretentious in nutrition, graceful and aristocratic pigeons Peacocks are a desirable acquisition for any pigeon breeder, therefore it is so important to follow all the rules.
There are now many pigeon breeders specializing in this breed and constantly improving it. But when buying such an individual, you always need to refer to its pedigree and check the purity of the breed: only purebred Peacock pigeons will really be a worthy decoration of the yard. If a breeder wants photos of his pets to decorate wedding photos or pages of publications announcing a won exhibition, he should try very hard: it is imperative to monitor the purity of the pedigree when breeding.
Breeding and keeping peacock pigeons is not difficult, but it requires attention and responsibility.