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The Saxon Colour pigeons are a group of Saxon breeds of fancy pigeons developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Saxon Colour pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the rock pigeon ( Columba livia ).
The Meulemans pigeons from the old line were now supplemented with pigeons from Karel Schellekens, Marien Pieterse, Georges Bolle and Van Gils. This "new" places Karel Meulemans pigeons early 90s back on the map with victories including Bourges, Montargis, Melun, Argenton and Limoges. A pigeon exchanges Leo Broeckx also showed a bull's eye. The ...
Most domesticated farm animals among others can also have true-breeding breeds and breed registries, particularly cattle, water buffaloes, sheep, goats, donkeys, guinea pigs, chickens, fancy pigeons, domestic ducks, rabbits, and pigs. While animals bred strictly for market sale are not always purebreds, or if purebred may not be registered ...
Dutch Coast was bred and owned by Mr J Flower of Radcliffe-on-Trent, and was a red cock of the Osman strain of racing pigeons.After being donated into military service, the bird was placed on a bomber so as to relay an S.O.S. message if the plane was shot down. [2]
This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds; these are exclusively breeds of the domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica). Other Columbidae species (e.g., the Barbary dove , Streptopelia risoria ) have been domesticated and developed into breeds, but these are generally simple colour variations of the plumage .
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The Saxon Fairy Swallow is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Fairy Swallows, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). [1] The Saxon Swallows and Wing Pigeons have various markings and patterns (spot marking, cap marking etc.). [2]
The Strasser is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Strassers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). Apart from exhibition at pigeon shows, the breed is also used for utility purposes for producing squabs as food.