Breeding pigeons can pursue completely different goals.
Some people breed them as a future source of meat, some - in order to get ideally beautiful offspring, which would not be ashamed to show at the exhibition, someone - just likes to watch the beautiful flight of these magnificent birds.
For the latter, this article is more intended for general overview of the Uzbek pigeons with some names, an analysis of the history of the appearance of this species of birds and the peculiarities of the content of this breed.
- Description and photo
- Story
- Appearance
- Kinds
- Toothless
- Nosocubic
- Chubatye
- Double crested
- Short-faced
- Features of the breed
Description and photo
Uzbek, or as they are also called "battle", pigeons get their name because of the specific style of flight, in which their wings make a special sound, resembling oscillations (fight) of matter in a strong wind.
Their special feature is the ability to soar in the sky for a long time and at the same time to be constantly at a high altitude.
Story
According to the testimony of L. Danilov, an eminent golubevoda from Tashkent, for the first time pigeons were brought to the territory of Uzbekistan, significantly different from the usual breeds with abundant plumage on their legs and short beak in the second half of the 18th century.
Many pigeon breeders became interested in the new variety, and already from the 1850s began to conduct breeding activities in order to improve both the unsightly appearance of pigeons and the effectiveness of the takeoff and landing process. The result was the appearance of pigeons of Uzbekistan.
There is evidence that, for example, to obtain the Armavir breed, which is characterized by a short beak, abundant growth of feathers on its legs, a smooth head and impressive flight-game performance, these pigeons were crossed with a gull and a short-billed turman.
Appearance
The appearance of different breeds of Uzbek pigeons can vary significantly in different parameters, whether it is the presence or absence of a tuft or forelock, the size of the neck and beak, body weight, as well as the color and intensity of feathering. A common feature of these breeds is a small length of the beak, the size of which is inversely proportional to the value of the individual. As a rule, he wears a white color, although owners of plumage of darker shades have a grayish beak.
The carcasses of representatives of all these breeds are of medium size, neat, slim, simple in structure. The body is slightly elongated, the tail and back when connected by a conventional line give a straight line. Feathers fit snugly to the body, moreover, the tips of the plumage are the basis closer to the tail.
The head is rounded, set low. The eyes are rather large, pearly, black or light gray in color, which correlates with the color of feathers.
The skin is white. Feathering on the legs, also referred to as "spaces", is an identifying mark of these birds, which only purebred members of the breed can boast. The shape of the cosmos resembles an inverted dish or plate.
Legs, compared to other species, are rather short. Coloring can vary greatly, ranging from white to sizoy. The wings and tail can be decorated with stripes of various colors.
Kinds
The most large-scale classification, approved in 2008, implies the division of all representatives of the Uzbek breed into “flight-game” and “exhibition” pigeons.
The value of the latter increases in direct proportion to the degree of similarity with the reference description of a pigeon of one kind or another, and the former are valued, first of all, for the different colors and spectacular takeoff and landing maneuvers.
Toothless
This species of birds is characterized by a small, smooth head and a short neck. The plumage of this species of birds differs in its smoothness and close fit to the body, and the presence of any bristling sections is regarded as a sign of unclean breed.
Nosocubic
As the name implies, feathered individuals of this species have a specific feather cover in the area of the beak. Sometimes the chub under the beak of such a feathery is so large that it is impossible to examine the mouth itself behind it.
Chubatye
These birds, as well as their double-breasted brethren, are also called pigeons by bangs. One can guess that on the back of their head there is a chub or a featherlift of a different kind, which sometimes reaches 2 cm in height.
However, in the event that such a bird is lucky enough to take part in an exhibition or competition, it will still have an artificial tuft, to ensure greater external presentability.
Double crested
This species of birds has a double tuft that covers the cinnamon and is located on the crown, often crawling onto the front-upper part of the feathered head. In comparison with other representatives of this breed, they have a slightly more massive physique.
Short-faced
The length of the beak of purebred specimens of this breed should not be greater than 8 mm. A beak of similar dimensions is one of the main signs of pure blood, and if it is greater than the indicated values, then the individual can no longer belong to this species.
Features of the breed
An important aspect of the content of these pigeons is a correct and balanced menu, which should take into account all the age and annual periodical changes in the natural processes in the body of the bird.
Both protein components and fiber, fats and easily digestible carbohydrates should be sufficiently present in the diet.
In the future, pigeons emerged from the reproductive age, it is recommended to deposit in separate cells, where they would not interfere with the young.
Immediately after the acquisition of new individuals in the poultry farm, the market or the breeder, they must be kept under strict supervision for 4 weeks.
In the event of the onset of symptoms, it is necessary to transfer them to quarantine, and it is better to initially place them in a separate cell before the expiration of the specified period. Temperature and light conditions, as well as the humidity in the room should not differ from those in the dovecote, designed to breed any other species of these birds.
The floor of the pigeon house should be covered with wooden sawdust or hay, since a hard surface can cause injury to delicate pigeon legs.