Pakistani high-flying pigeons

Most thoroughbred pigeons that are kept in captivity boast luxurious colorful plumage or bizarre body shapes, but Pakistani pigeons are not distinguished by their appearance but by their ability to fly and acrobatics. Then you will learn why competitions are organized with the participation of this breed in the UAE, what requirements to the standard, what to feed and how to care for the "Pakistanis".

What do they look like

Pakistani pigeons differ from other breeds in that they have several subtypes. Thus, some individuals may not have feathering on their legs, while others may be located along the entire length. Some subspecies can boast feathers, whose length reaches 20 cm.

Important! The drawing on the plumage remains for life.

General breed standard:

• rib cage - wide, round, strongly protrudes forward;
• head - medium size, slightly elongated;
• eyes - round, small, iris has a red, blue, black or orange color;
• legs - medium length, muscular;
• tail - long, consists of 12 feathers;
• wings - slightly down, painted black at the edges;
• main color plumage - white, there is a unique pattern.

Flight features

A nondescript appearance did not prevent the breed from gaining popularity, since the main "trump card" of Pakistani pigeons is flying qualities. These birds are able not only to rise to the height inaccessible to other pigeons, but also to stay in the sky for up to 10 hours even in the presence of strong gusts of wind.

Not only excerpts differ "Pakistanis", but also acrobatic stunts. These birds can with the spread wings freeze in one place, demonstrating their beauty and strength. Also for birds, “jumps” in the air are characteristic, during which they jump abruptly, making flips with a flip of wings. In this case, the bird does not need to specifically teach such tricks. Pigeons up to the age of two will experience aerial acrobatics themselves.

Consider the most popular breeds of flight pigeons: Iranian, Roman giant, German show, Hungarian, hryvnia and kasan.

The efforts of breeders are aimed at improving flight performance, as well as training coordination. Juveniles may overdo it during somersaults, as a result of which they lose their balance and break. That is why it is important not only to feed and maintain the birds, but also to train them.

Conditions of detention

Before you buy the young pakistani pigeons, you should remember that they come from countries where the temperature does not fall below +25 ° C in the coldest months of the year, therefore, they can be kept either directly in the house in the amount of 2-4 individuals , or only in a warm climate.

Heating the room will not solve the problem, as the dovecap must necessarily be equipped with a window for departures that will not allow to maintain the optimum temperature during the winter frost.

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The room

The ideal option is a spacious empty attic under the dome of the roof, which has good thermal insulation, as well as being well lit by sunlight. An alternative is a dovecote "from scratch", which is constructed from planks or metal mesh. You can convert the barn, as long as there is no dampness, and rodents could not get to the birds. As for the density of landing, it should not exceed 2 pigeons on 1 square.

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Ventilation

Ventilation should be present in any dovecote, and there should be no draft. Air exchange is provided by the supply and exhaust pipe. Exhaust put at a height of 15 cm from the floor, and the inlet - under the ceiling. Exit and entrance cover with a grid so that the bird is not stuck in the ventilation.

Nests and Perches

As the nests use wooden shelving, which put to the walls. Each shelf is divided into square cells in which 2-3 pigeons are freely placed. Each cell should be served with straw.

Separately, make wooden perches, which are located at a height of 20-30 cm from the floor. Each pole must be of such thickness that the pigeon was comfortable to sit on it, clasping its paws. During installation, you should use a level so that the perches are not tilted in any direction. The presence of the slope will lead to the curvature of the spine of birds.

Water Bowl and Feeder

It is extremely undesirable to use open simple drinkers in which garbage can fall or climb a pigeon. It is better to use pneumatic or vacuum drinkers, which are placed exclusively on the floor.

Choose a feeder at your discretion, but it should be of such an area that all individuals simultaneously have access to feed. It is better to abandon the tree or materials that absorb moisture to eliminate the appearance of fungus.

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Litter

It is worth choosing between large river sand and dry peat. The first option is much cheaper, however, additional difficulties arise during cleaning due to the weight of such material. You can use crushed oak bark, while the bark of other plants for these purposes is not suitable.

Cleaning and disinfection

A few days before the pigeons are settled, the room is completely disinfected in order to destroy not only bacteria, but also mushrooms that are dangerous to birds. Next, you need such actions that should be performed regularly:

1. The litter should be changed as it gets dirty, but at least once a week. In some cases, the replacement is best done daily (wet weather, reduced immunity in birds, diseases that cause diarrhea).
2. The drinker and the feeder are cleaned and washed once a day. If the drinker has a large displacement, and the dirt can not get into the drinking water, then cleaning can be done every 2-3 days.
3. Planned disinfection is carried out once a month. At the time, remove all the birds, throw litter, floor, walls and perches washed with soapy water. Mild disinfectants can be used to treat rough surfaces.
4. After disinfection, the dovecote is ventilated for several hours and only after that they launch the birds.

We carry out planned disinfection of the dovecote

Feed and water

When forming the diet, it is important to maintain the calorie content within the required framework so that the bird does not start to fatten. Obesity leads to a decrease in mobility, and for a given breed it is tantamount to death, since the bird will not be able to coordinate its actions during the flight, due to which it will be broken.

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Pay attention to the fact that the duration of life depends on the usefulness of the diet. Pigeons live for up to 20 years, inclusive, if they receive all the necessary nutrients and vitamins daily. City or wild pigeons that feed on grass feed do not live up to 6 years.

If you are not sure that you can form a feed base, then it is better to purchase ready-made factory feeds that are balanced with mineral and vitamin supplements. Approximate ration of Pakistani pigeons.

The average feed consumption per individual - 30-40 g.

Did you know? The Wehrmacht during the Second World War used pigeons for aerial photography. A small camera was attached to the bird's chest, after which the pigeon was released on enemy territory.

The feeding regimen looks like this:

• pigeons are fed standardly twice a day - in the morning and in the evening;
• in winter, food is given at 8 am and 7 pm;
• In the summer, food is given at 4-5 am, and also at 8-9 pm. You can add a third meal at one o'clock.

Pakistani pigeons are the best representatives of high-flying birds, but the demands on year-round high-temperature housing, as well as the need for regular training, do not allow beginners to keep this species.

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