What are interesting about Kasana pigeons
People have long admired birds and their ability to fly. One of the brightest representatives of birds can be safely called pigeons. Against the background of the rest, Kasana's pigeons differ in flight. They also gained their popularity due to their catchy appearance and their unpretentiousness.
Kasana pigeons
A bit of history
Let's start with what combat is called manner of flight. Kasana's pigeons are fighting birds that flap their wings during flight. They quickly fly up and make up to 10 hits. This feature conquers professional breeders, and they are happy to acquire these birds. The ability to exit into a pole with a turn is most appreciated. The uniqueness does not appear immediately: they acquire their skill only over time. And little chicks do not have such skills. There are several subspecies among the breed. They are distinguished by their shape and color, but they are all incredibly beautiful and are rightfully considered decorative.
For many years, breeders have worked to obtain fighting breeds. So the specificity of the flight style is at the genetic level. In Turkey, there are special centers in which decorative pigeons are bred, but the Turkish Kasana slaughter pigeons often have a forelock on their heads and feathers on their legs, while in the North Caucasus, birds are characterized by a pattern on feathers and even stripes on the body. The predominant colors among the Kasans are black, yellow and red.
External characteristics
Uzbek pigeons are distinguished by their short beak and feather colors and patterns that have survived from ancient times. Bukhara slaughterhouses are often used for breeding. It is easy to recognize the representatives of this breed even from the photo. Main characteristics:
- the average weight is 600 g;
- the bird has a wing length of up to 25 cm;
- flight resembles the movement of a butterfly;
- the ability to hold the body upright;
- ability for long flights;
- the ability to climb to a height of more than 20 m.
But they also have certain differences:
- color (white, which the Molokans are famous for, and shades of gray);
- feather structure;
- head shape;
- beak length;
- the presence or absence of a tuft.
There are representatives of the Kasan pigeon who manage to master flight skills only by the third year of life. However, they are no less attractive. Pigeon breeders often prefer to breed one breed, and it is the fighting Kasans that are especially interesting for them. Over the past couple of years, individuals with a new color of plumage have been bred, there are even pigeons with a head decorated with a forelock.
The birds' amazing endurance allows them to perform various tricks in the air for 5 hours in a row. It's a pleasure to watch this action. The unique flying style with a butterfly and take off in battle bewitches, attracts the eye. It is much more spectacular when several pigeons rise into the sky at once, or even a whole flock. Then their field looks like a game or a spectacular performance.
Care and maintenance
Pigeons of the Kasany breed are undemanding to living conditions, simple cages are quite suitable for them. After the babies appear, they are fed together with the whole flock.It is interesting that after some time they have the instinct to return home. This is due to the excellent memory. Of the details of creating amenities, the following can be distinguished:
- a very large room cannot be used as a poultry house;
- it is imperative to organize the possibility of access to the street;
- keep clean and dry in the habitat of birds;
- pigeons need fresh air, so you need to remember about ventilation, this will also prevent the occurrence of various diseases.
Kasans need regular vaccinations. The first is done in the first days of life, and the subsequent ones - once every couple of months. Vaccination helps build immunity and protects against disease. This species most often suffers from salmonellosis and Newcastle. Other ailments do not pose any danger to them. Before the offspring is supposed to appear, extra space must be taken care of. Kasana pigeons are very good parents, while they are able to hatch not only their own, but also other people's eggs.
It is required to take seriously the selection of food: it must be balanced, enriched with minerals and vitamins. Fighting properties of young animals should be developed early. Birds should be able to fly up in a column and at the same time flap their wings noisily. Learning these skills can take up to several years. It turns out faster when adults fly with young ones. How else to speed up the process? Birds need to start chasing early, which will develop the pectoral muscles. Later, it is much more difficult to do this, and sometimes it is already impossible.
Summing up
Birds of the Kasanov pigeon breed are extremely good-natured and unpretentious. The paradox is that although they are considered to be fighting, the grace of manners and gracefulness of flight glorified them much more. Even for novices in breeding, these artists are able to give the pleasure of watching them. It was this breed that conquered pigeon breeders from different countries. Any owner can be proud of such pets.
Even if there is no opportunity to enjoy the spectacle in real life, numerous videos and photos from those who had the opportunity to see it are able to convey a delightful picture. Really feel the whole palette of emotions while watching and get lasting memories. These doves look gorgeous when they are released in pairs into the sky during the wedding ceremony. Enchanted guests and happy newlyweds - everyone will be satisfied with this idea.