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Old German OwlOld German OwlFamily: Columbidae
Bred by Dyana Carnes Columba sp.Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy Gary Miller Be the first to add a comment! If you are looking for a pigeon that is very attractive, tame, friendly, and easy to breed, the Old German Owl is the pigeon for you!Old German Owl Contents The Old German Owl is a stocky little pigeon that will almost fit in your hand. Seeing that friendly face coupled with a cheerful demeanor and a fairly tame nature, makes them fun to have. They are easy to keep and are also very easy to breed. These pigeons are very good parents and may also make good foster parents. In addition to their friendly disposition, Old German Owls are very energetic. They are terrific flyers and will perform incredible aerial acrobatics, doing lots of dips and twirling in circles. The color of their plumage is very visible and they are delightful to watch in the air. The Old German Owl is definitely a candidate for free flying with a dovecote type housing arrangement. For more information about the care of Doves and Pigeons see: |
| The Old German Owl is somewhat of a "new" old breed. The German Owl has been is listed in the National Pigeon Association's Encyclopedia of Pigeon Standards for many years but fell out of popularity, becoming very rare in the United States. Today it is again becoming very popular, with the shield-marked variety having been shown for at least the last 40 years. There are basically three varieties of Old German Owl that are developed for showing, the shield-marked, the tail-marked, and the self-colored. Both marked varieties come in a wide array of colors, and self-colored birds come in red or white. There are 19 known color varieties. The most common variety found is the blue bar. In general the Old German Owl is a medium sized bird about the size of a field pigeon, though it is broader in the breast and narrows sharply toward the tail. The wings are tight against the body. The legs are fairly short with the tops being nearly completely covered with body feathers. The neck is also short and thick and the front of the neck and breast have a nice full frill. There can be a tuft of feathers like a dewlap on the throat. The shell crest is one of the most striking attributes of the Old German Owl, supported on the back of the neck by a well developed mane. The beak is a medium length and broader at the base They have big dark eyes, surrounded with fine pale eye ceres. |
Photo Courtesy: Doug Smith | |
Photo Courtesy: Doug Smith |
Care and feeding: The Old German Owl will do best housed in a roomy aviary, and will also be a perfect choice for a free flight bird housed with a dovecote. It's main diet can be a commercial dove and pigeon mix generally consisting of seed, cereal, and legumes. This must be supplemented with greens rich in minerals, vitamins, and calcium. Grit and gravel are also essential. See About Doves & Pigeons: Housing and About Doves & Pigeons: Care and Feeding for more information.
Social Behaviors: Old German Owls have a very friendly demeanor and are fairly tame. They are fun to keep and are peaceable. They form permanent pairs and should be kept together. See About Doves & Pigeons: Social Behaviors for more information on social behaviors of doves and pigeons..
Activities: You will enjoy them for their acrobatic antics as well as their attractive markings both in the aviary and when they are in free flight. These birds do best in an aviary or dovecote because they need room to fly.
Breeding/Reproduction: This is a very easy pigeon to breed and their beaks are long enough to feed their own young perfectly well. They are very good parents. See About Doves & Pigeons: Breeding/Reproduction for more information on breeding.
Potential Problems: These birds are hardy and healthy if provided with a good environment and a good diet. Avoid an environment that is wet, cool, and drafty. See About Doves & Pigeons: Potential Problems for information on health.
Availability: These pigeons are becoming more popular and can be found through bird shows, bird clubs or breeders.
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