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December 2014 | Volume
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issue 6 | 20 articles | |
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VARIOUS – 1 A News and miscellaneous
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History of TRIGANINO MODENESE The Triganino Modenese have been
bred in the city of Modena since time immemorial. In recent centuries,
until the early decades of the twentieth century, these domestic pigeons
were trained and educated for a very curious and peculiar sport commonly
called “the game of flying doves”. By :
Aviculture Europe 13 pages - 795 kB
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POLANDS OR CRESTED DUTCH almost too nice to be
true The Crested Dutch is a very special
breed. This breed has a so-called open skull, so they have an awesome, large
crest. The colour contrast is huge, in particular the White Crested (WC)
Blacks are a joy for spectators. This is also the most popular colour. By
: Luuk Hans (NL) 8 pages - 1.2 MB
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25 years S.I.S. The Specialty club for Iberian Pigeon breeds celebrated
its 25th Anniversary with a Jubilee Show. 43 breeders entered
a total of 446 pigeons in 16 different Iberian pigeon breeds, which were
judged by an international corps of eight judges. By :
Jos van Dorp (NL) 8 pages - 1.7 MB
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THE FEAST OF THE LIGHT Christmas story Santa ran his fingers through his
beard; early December and everywhere it was already cold. This is how
it should be in the Western Hemisphere, he thought. Snow and ice was everywhere;
waterfowl had to travel more and more south to find open water. By : Dirk de Jong (NL) 4 pages - 630 kB
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ARCHEOLOGIC FIGURES OF THE PIGEONS This article is about very
important archaeological finds of remarkably well-preserved pigeon figures.
For one of the ancient figures, this is the first time it is introduced
to the public all over the world. By : Josip Pekanović (Serbia) 3 pages - 630 kB
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PAVLOV CHICKEN BREED The Pavlov is the old Russian chicken breed which
got its name after the place where it was originated, the large village Pavlovo in Nizhny Novgorod province, situated at the
bank of the river Oka. It is known now as town Pavlovo
in the same province. By : Yuri Dmitriev
(Latvia) Reviewed by Irina Moiseyeva (Russian Federation) 7 pages - 915 kB
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MUSCOVY DUCK COLOUR GENETICS Because little information is available about the colours of the Muscovy duck and their combinations, either
in Dutch literature or on the internet in general, I would like to elaborate
on my own findings so far. By : Norbert Schollaert
(BE) 12 pages - 1.3 MB
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AGM of the Dutch association of pigeon fanciers NBS At the recently held AGM, when discussing the future
of the NBS, all pigeon breeders expressed their confidence in the way
the Board has dealt with the matter of the proposed integration of the
two National Unions (Pigeon Association with the Poultry & Rabbits
Association). By
: Han van Doorn (NL) Photos
: Henk Kluskens (NL) 4 pages - 700 kB
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VARIOUS – 1 B News and miscellaneous
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RECORD HOLDERS AMONG THE DOMESTIC FOWLS Domestic fowl originate mainly from the Red Junglefowl. They were domesticated about 8000 years
ago in Southeast Asia and have undergone a great metamorphosis ever
since. Numerous breeds have been created, each with unique appearance,
various productivity and purpose. This article will attempt to highlight
the peculiar record holders in domestic birds. By : Hristo Lukanov (Bulgaria) 9 pages - 1.2 MB
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BREEDING TIME When the big shows are over, around late January -
early February, it is high time to prepare the pigeons for the breeding
season. As you know, there is a big difference between SHOW-condition
and BREEDING-condition. By : Rinus Sebregts (NL) 4 pages - 730 kB
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CAMPINES, AN
OLD BELGIAN BREED
REINSTATED There are more myths about the origins of one breed
than there are breeds. Many chicken breeds are the result of an ancient selection
process where usefulness prevailed over looks. By :
Maarten Jacobs (BE) 12 pages - 1.5 MB |
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MICK’S CHOICE The Portuguese Tumbler A new series by Mick Bassett, who is originally
from Great Britain but now living in Germany since many years. He will go
through the breeds of his choice always in like manner: a bit of history
description and any breed peculiarities. This time he tells about the Portuguese
Tumbler. By : Mick
Bassett (DE) 4 pages - 475 kB |
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THE BARBU DE WATERMAEL Their History in Australia The Barbu de Watermael only exists
in Australia in very limited numbers. Even today, with a great deal more
interest in these lovely little birds, the numbers are perilously low.
Breeders are trying increase both the quality and quantity, and with
careful selection of breeding birds and rigorous culling, the Barbu
de Watermael can only improve during the coming years. By : Irene Hannah (Australia) 5 pages - 680 kB |
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MODENA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW IN FRANCE At this French Championship Show in
December 2013 in Chambéry, France, over 1100 Modenas from different European
countries had been entered. An impressive and respectable number. Photos
taken by Patrick Gonzales (Pigeon judge SNC). By : Patrick
Gonzales (FR) 9 pages - 1.4 MB |
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ACE OF THE SHOW Part 1 Proud owners, top animals and striking breed
products. This time: 50th Provincial Peelhortst
Show, October 2014 at Horst, the Netherlands. Photos :
Jan Schaareman (NL) 9 pages - 2.3 MB |
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ACE OF THE SHOW Part 2 Proud owners, top animals and striking breed
products. This time: 42e International Pluiske Show in Dessel, Belgium, September 2014. Photos :
Jai Phuwongsa (BE) 8 pages - 1.1 MB |
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ACE OF THE SHOW Part 3 Proud owners, top animals and striking breed
products. This time: Two reports; Fillongley
Agricultural Show 2014 and the Northampton & District Poultry Club Egg
Show, May 2014. Photos :
Rupert Stephenson and Tim Daniels
(UK) 7 pages - 690 kB |
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