Description of pigeons of the Krasnodar region, characteristics and breeding of the breed

The breed of pigeons of the Krasnodar region was bred by Russian breeders. The predecessors of these birds are Turkish tumblers. The opportunity to work with them arose due to the annexation of Crimea, Azov and Kuban to Russian territory. Fighting pigeons are prized for their special flying skills and other virtues. The name of the breed is explained by the fact that while tumbling in the air the bird makes a characteristic sound with its wings, which is called beating.

Description and characteristics of pigeons

The appearance of pigeons of the Krasnodar breed has the following features:

1. Elongated head.
2. The forehead is high and rounded.
3. There is a forelock on the crown.There are varieties without it.
4. The color of the iris is black or light gray. The first option is typical for color-sided birds.
5. The color of the feathers is varied - there are red, yellow, red, white, dark gray colors. There is a pattern on the sides or tail. Black white-tailed ones are not found among fighting pigeons.
6. The eyelids are small and white.
7. The beak is thin, light, slightly curved downwards at the end. There are long-beaked, medium-beaked and short-beaked breeds.
8. The cere is poorly defined and smooth to the touch.
9. The neck is of medium length and has a slight bend.
10. The wings are long, tightly pressed to the body, converge at the end of the tail and cover it.
11. The tail consists of 12 wide tail feathers, very close to each other.
12. The shoulders are wide, the back is long.
13. There is dense feathering on the legs.
14. The fingers are red, with white claws.

• the ability to somersault in the air;
• high flying skills;
• ability to fly in different styles (pillar, screw, pair, ribbon, hovering);
• clicking of wings during flight;
• variety of colors.

Main pros and cons

A disqualifying feature for fighting pigeons is lop-wingedness.

Other disadvantages of the breed:

• the need for daily training starting from 2 months of age;
• susceptibility to a number of diseases.

Contents of Krasnodar slaughterhouses

A dry, bright room is used as a dovecote. The following options are allowed here:

• special construction of a dovecote;
• use of the attic of a residential building;
• cages, aviaries.

The premises must also meet the following requirements:

• good ventilation;
• sufficient distance between the floor and ceiling (minimum 1.5 meters);
• the size of the dovecote is calculated based on the rule - 1.5 square meters per individual;
• disinfect the premises monthly and clean them daily;
• optimal temperature is from 20 to 30 degrees above zero;
• the house needs to be equipped with perches and bedding.

The thickness of the perches should correspond to the girth of the paw, and the required thickness of the bedding should be more than 5 centimeters.

Diet

The standard diet of fighting pigeons includes the following products:

• corn;
• potato;
• vegetables and fruits;
• greenery;
• roots;
• fish fat;
• feed yeast.

Birds can also be given special ready-made food. In addition, the product is easy to prepare on your own.

Food intended for feeding in winter includes:

• barley;
• oatmeal;
• corn;
• lentils

Pigeons are fed twice a day. During growth, it is recommended to mix peas, corn, vetch, barley, wheat, and millet. This food is given to the birds three times a day. During severe physical activity, feeding is also carried out three times a day (after training, at 13:00 and before dusk). In addition to the products listed above, the diet should contain oats.

Possible diseases

Krasnodar pigeons are susceptible to the following diseases - both infectious and non-infectious:

• psittacosis;
• coccidiosis;
• trichomoniasis;
• Newcastle disease;
• aspergillosis;
• salmonellosis.

Keeping fighting pigeons is not easy, so experienced breeders are recommended to take on this responsibility. Birds need regular training, and only a person with sufficient experience in this field can organize it.