What Are Ice Pigeons?

Pigeon Patrol — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:45:38 +0000

Ever heard of ice pigeons? No? keep on reading to find out what they are!

Ice Pigeons

The Ice pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Ice pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon. In 1846, Charles Darwin is known to have crossbred the Ice pigeon in order to ascertain colour patterns.

it is one of the oldest of the German color pigeon breeds and was developed over many years of selective breeding.The breed is actually from the South Germany. And it was first developed in the region from eastern Germany to western Poland, with most early breeding in Saxony and Silesia.

Where Do They Live?

And it was first developed in the region from eastern Germany to western Poland, with most early breeding in Saxony and Silesia. The Ice pigeon and other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants from the wild or feral rock pigeon.

Appearance

This pigeon is an average sized bird which is named and known for it’s ‘ice-blue’ coloration. It’s head is slightly oblong, and have smooth head.

It has several varieties, which are differing in the type and color of their wing pattern. But the basic color of these birds is a pale grey.

Eyes of these birds are of different color depending on the variety. The black barred and checked version has orange to yellow orange colored eyes. And all other varieties have black eyes.

Ice Pigeon \| Breed Profile
Breed Name	Ice
Other Name	Polish: Lazurek; German: Eistaube
Breed Purpose	Exhibition, ornamental, pets
Special Notes	Beautiful, calm and gentle in nature, good for ornamental purpose, good for exhibition, good for raising as pets
Breed Class	Small to medium
Climate Tolerance	All climates
Flying Ability	Average
As Pets	Good
Color	Many
Rarity	Common

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