Pets and how to care for them . Almond Short-faced Tumbler Black Shield Black Fan-tail Bluette 242 PETS Well-bred Jacobins have the sight obstructed by the hood,so during the breeding season it is customary to trim thefeathers around the eyes, and also the longer ones about thevent. The Pouters ^-j- The Pouters are a very distinct group, apparently with-out close relations, in which the inflation of the crop withair, which is common in all pigeons, has been carried to anextreme. There are several breeds, in all of which the cropdevelopment is of paramount importance. The Pouter proper is a lar
Pets and how to care for them . Almond Short-faced Tumbler Black Shield Black Fan-tail Bluette 242 PETS Well-bred Jacobins have the sight obstructed by the hood,so during the breeding season it is customary to trim thefeathers around the eyes, and also the longer ones about thevent. The Pouters ^-j- The Pouters are a very distinct group, apparently with-out close relations, in which the inflation of the crop withair, which is common in all pigeons, has been carried to anextreme. There are several breeds, in all of which the cropdevelopment is of paramount importance. The Pouter proper is a large bird, with slender, uprightbody and long, slim legs. The latter are covered withfeathers which lie closely until the feet are reached, wherethey spread out over the toes. The crop or globe shouldbe as round as possible when expanded, and stand well outfrom the body. Narrowness of body girth, length andstraightness of limbs and circular globe are the points mostsought. Pouters occur in most colors, with a crescent onthe crop,
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