I have been in pigeon pigeon-keeping hobby for most of my life and I love learning about new pigeon species. So based on my experience, I have listed below some of the most beautiful pigeon species that I have ever seen. Most Beautiful Fancy Pigeon Species Fancy pigeons have all kinds of pigeons: the largest […]
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You might have seen some pigeons have long foot feathers while some pigeons are extraordinarily large and then there are some pigeons that look weird. In this article, I have listed 10 such weird pigeon breeds that you might find interesting. English Long-faced Tumbler Maltese Blondinette German Beauty English Carrier Budapest Dragoon Barb Scandaroon Antwerp
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You might already know that some fancy pigeon breeds sell for as high as a few thousand USD. But did you know, the most expensive racing pigeons (ever sold) cost millions? Here is a list of the 5 most expensive pigeons sold over the last decade. New Kim – $1.8 million Back in 2019, the
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Did you know some fancy pigeon breeds can cost up to $10,000 per bird? Yes, some breeds are really expensive because of their unique appearance and rarity. Let’s talk about the 10 most expensive fancy pigeon breeds around the globe and why they are expensive. Victoria Crown Pigeon ($5000-1000) Victoria Crown pigeon is the largest
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Pigeons are all around the city in huge population, so you can sometimes find an abandoned pigeon baby. If you have found one or your own pigeons have abandoned their baby, you need to care of it. Taking care of a baby pigeon is not easy especially if you have never kept any pigeons. But
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Newborn Baby pigeons barely look like pigeons at birth. They go through several transformations from birth to their first flight. If you are someone who has never seen a baby pigeon or has found one and wants to identify its age, this article is for you. I have shared below images of an Indian Fantail
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You might have noticed there are so many Rock pigeons around the city but you never see any baby pigeons. This often makes some people question, do baby pigeons even exist. Of course, they exist and their population is much more than you expect. Pigeons nest and breed at heightened places where no one can
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Have you ever wondered why king pigeons are called king pigeons? Are they the greatest among all pigeon breeds? and how this breed was developed. This article explains all of it. King pigeons are among the most common & largest pigeon breeds in the world. Their chicken-like appearance and heavy weight make them unique. A
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You might have seen a few feather-footed pigeon breeds, do you know how pigeons got these feathers? In this article, I am going to tell you all about the history of foot feathers in pigeons and 10 pigeon breeds that look absolutely gorgeous with their foot feathers. Lahore Sherazi Pigeon Pouter Pigeon Romagnol Pigeon Indian
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Pigeon molting is a process in which they shed their old feathers and grow new feathers. Every pigeon molts several times throughout its life. While a pigeon is molting, it goes through physical and hormonal changes that stress it. During this time of the year, taking better care of pigeons’ diet and environment is essential.
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Lahore pigeon (also known as Sherazi and Siraji) is one of the most popular pigeon breeds in the world. They are one of the pigeon breeds that make the best pets. In fact, Queen Elizabeth II (late) also had Lahore pigeons among several other breeds. [1] The specialty of the Lahore pigeon is its beautiful
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Baby pigeons cannot feed on their own, they are fully dependent on their parents. Both parents take care of the babies and feed them until the babies are able to feed themselves. How do parent pigeons feed a baby? During the first 2 weeks, the digestive system of a baby pigeon is too fragile to
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If you have found an orphaned or abandoned baby pigeon, you need to hand-feed it. To make it easier for you, I have shared a detailed guide on how you can make feed and a feeder for the baby pigeon. I have also discussed essential details like how much and how often to feed it.
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We usually see regular-sized pigeons almost everywhere but did you know there are pigeons that are as large as turkeys and pheasants? Yes, such giant pigeons exist! Let me tell you about them. Victoria Crown Pigeon The Victoria Crown pigeon is the largest living pigeon in the world. It is as big as a large
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If you have just fallen in love with pigeons, you might be looking to get one but which one? I recommend buying a breed that makes an excellent pet and also looks gorgeous. In this article, I have listed 10 pigeon breeds that are adorable as pets and also look beautiful; let’s discuss them. Indian
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Fancy pigeons exist in hundreds of types and each type is unique and beautiful in its own way. In this article, I am going to share the most special fancy pigeon breeds you would have ever seen. Jacobin Jacobin pigeons have a gorgeous hood that completely covers their face from both sides. They got the
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You might have seen some pigeon breeds but did you know, there are hundreds of pigeon breeds? Breeds like the Rock pigeon exist in almost every town but some breeds are so rare that they exist in very few numbers around the globe. In this article, I am going to show you the 10 rarest
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We usually see pigeons eating only seeds but that is not all, pigeons eat a variety of foods. Most are healthy for them, but some are toxic and this is why you should never feed anything to your pigeon unless you are certain that it is good for your pigeon. I do the same and
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Pigeons can eat almost everything that we eat, this doesn’t mean everything that is healthy for us is healthy for pigeons too. I have been wondering can pigeons eat chocolate or not and here is what I found. Pigeons cannot eat chocolate as it is toxic for them. Even small quantities of chocolate can cause
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Silky Fantails, also known as Lace Fantails are the rarest type of Fantail pigeons. They have silky feathers that look like hair and feel soft and fragile. Apart from the lace effect on their feathers, they look like typical Garden Fantails. They have no crest and muffs and their tail is slightly cone-shaped. They have
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Garden Fantail pigeons are one of the oldest types of Fantail pigeons. They are called Garden Fantails as they were one of the many fancy pigeon breeds that Charles Darwin kept in his Garden. They have a slightly cone-shaped fan-like tail, no crest and muffs. They constantly shake their neck. Apparently, they look like a cross-breed
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English Fantail pigeon is also known as American English Fantail, Exhibition Fantail, and Modern Fantail pigeon. It is a refined form of Garden Fantail, one of the oldest types of fantail pigeons. (1) Decades of selective breeding changed their stance, body structure, tail shape, and overall balance. The modern English fantails have the heaviest tail
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The American fantasy pigeon, also known as Indian fantasy pigeon is an exhibition breed, developed through cross-breeding between Indian Fantail, Jacobin, and Saint pigeon. It has the traits of all three; a fan-shaped tail, foot feathers, and a hood. At first sight, it looks like an Indian fantail pigeon as it has a similar
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Almost all pigeons can fly but some pigeon breeds lack the ability to fly like regular pigeons. For example, breeds like Bokhara Trumpeter have large muffs, French Mondains have a heavy structure and Parlor Roller lack balance. Similarly, fantails also have a special body structure. But what about their flight? can fantail pigeons fly? Fantail
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If you raise pigeons, you know pigeon gender identification can be challenging especially for young pigeons. There are several techniques that pigeon breeders and avians recommend for identifying pigeon gender. I have discussed all of those techniques in this article. Male and female pigeons have several physical and behavioral differences. For example, males are slightly
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If you are looking to buy Indian Fantails, you can either visit a local bird store or you can find a local seller online. There are multiple ways you can find a seller online, I have shared some common ways. Find local pigeon sellers through online classified websites and Apps. These platforms enable you to
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American fantail pigeons (also known as American Fantail Doves) are one of the six types of fantail pigeons. They were developed by cross-breeding Indian fantails with Giant Hungarian, Giant Runt, and King pigeons. This is why they have an extraordinary resemblance with Indian fantails. Like all fantails, American Fantails have a huge fan-like heavy tail.
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Indian fantails (also known as Indian fantail doves) are a type of fantail pigeons. They originated centuries ago and have been one of the most commonly kept fancy pigeons all over the world. The modern Indian fantails have a fan-like tail. They walk on their toes with their chest pulled up, their head pulled towards
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Fancy pigeons are easy to raise but they require proper care. If you are raising pigeons for the first time, learn to take care of the following few details that I have shared in this article. Diet Care Pigeons Like to Eat Variety of Seeds and Grains When it comes to diet, pigeons are very
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Fantail pigeons, also known as peacock pigeons, masakali, laka, and lakha kabootar are globally the most liked fancy pigeon breed. The name Fantail comes from their magnificent fan-shaped tail. Fantail pigeons walk on their toes with their chest carried upright, touching their tail, and their neck shaking. Fantails have beautiful muffs and foot feathers. Interestingly,
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