Pigeons have long been living next to a man, and in the modern world interest in them does not become less. True lovers of this bird are working on getting new species. Consider one of the long-standing rocks, dating back to the 19th century, which received life in Ukraine, - the Kirovograd-free ring.
Appearance and physique
The body of the Kirovohrad non-circulating pigeons is commensurate and is characterized by:
- The length of the body is 30 cm. The body is set horizontally, inclined to the tail.
- The tail is narrow, consists of 16 feathers, covers the wings down.
- Color feathers - are required rusty shades.
- The wings are 1 cm shorter than the tail, fit snugly to the body.
- The neck is not thick, it is beautifully bent and gently passes into a wide convex chest.
- The head is small, elongated.
- Pearl eyes with white eyelids.
- The bill is not very long, thin.
- Paws without plumage, short, red.
Flight quality
The Kirovohrad noncircumcised have a good orientation in space, they remember the location of the dovecote and all the time they fly back to the house. Without fear, they can be launched into the sky and enjoy their interesting flight. Breeders of pigeons say that birds do not fly, but protrude, so the second name of the breed was given because of the specifics of the flight - Kirovograd face.
Did you know? Pigeons became home for a long time. Genghis Khan and Julius Caesar used the birds as postmen.
Rising strictly vertically upwards, the birds actively flap their wings, resembling the movements of butterflies, while they straighten the tail feathers and lower them down. Landing is exactly the same. Another of the ability of the flight of pigeons of this breed - hang in the air. The pigeon moves its wings vigorously, and for some time lingers in one place, moving slightly from the point.
Years of the Kirovograd pigeons: video
Diversity of color
It is impossible to judge the purity of the breed by the color of the feathers, since the color of the pigeons of this breed is very diverse. Primary colors that are most common:
- the black;
- black and tan (rusty stains are present);
- purple.
Important! After the birth, the chicks of the Kirovohrad beskruzhny pigeons almost immediately begin to fly without the lessons of the older generation.
Breeders also note yellow and red color, and after molting - pure white.
Experts agree that the pigeons of the Kirovograd end breed should have red or burnt spots. 
Necessary conditions for the content
At all times, pigeons always live in flocks and for a normal life they need dovecote, which will protect against enemies, serve as an overnight stay, a dining room and will be a place for breeding offspring. Respectively:
- The size of the pigeon house is calculated based on the number of pairs of pigeons - 0.5 m of the volume of the room and its height is at least 2 m.
- The temperature in the dovecot should be no more than + 20 ° С in the summer and not less than + 5 ° С - in the winter.
- For the inflow of air in the summer there is a door from the grid, as well as a ventilation duct under the ceiling, which should be closed for the winter.
- For perches establish poles where birds spend a lot of time. Their number depends on the number of the flock and it is necessary to allocate 0.3 m perch for each bird. Such timber is installed under the ceiling, approximately 0.3 m from it. It is made of soft wood, with a section of 3.5 cm.
- Nests are made of 35 by 25 cm in size and 8 cm high from any material at hand, since in this respect birds are not picky. Their number depends on the number of females, and they are attached to the wall at different levels. You can paint them in different colors - pigeons are many shades.
- There should be a lot of feeders so that the birds can peck at the same time, you can buy them in the sales network, and you can use containers made of different materials (except glass).
- Clean water should always be in the loft, therefore the presence of water troughs is mandatory.
- On the floor and in the nests it is necessary to put a bed of hay or sawdust, which must be periodically changed, and also to clean and disinfect the room and paddock once a week.
What to feed
Food pigeons must be of high quality and contain beneficial substances for the health of the bird.
The basis of the diet are:
- wheat;
- corn:
- cabbage, carrot supplements.
Did you know? AT 11-12 centuries pigeon cost as a thoroughbred horse.
Since Octoberwhen birds have egg production, feed should be corrected for grains with less protein and more fat. During this period, for feeding you need to prepare the following composition:
- barley with oats (70% to 30%);
- barley, oats, crushed maize and lentils (40/40/10/10%).
In the marriage period need products containing many minerals and protein. They can be legumes, mostly peas. The composition of the mixture for this period in percentage:- peas - 20;
- Vika - 10;
- wheat - 10;
- millet - 20;
- barley - 20;
- corn - 10;
- oats - 10.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the Andijan pigeons, serpastic, Hungarian high-flying, Volga ribbon, Sverdlovsk high-flying, grateful, German exhibition, Iranian high-flying, hryvnia, Roman giants, Turmans.
In the summer pigeons are fed 3 times a day, in the winter - 2 times. These procedures must be performed at the same time.
Like all poultry, pigeons are also useful and necessary vitamins that are introduced into the feed. They are given on the basis of the weight of the bird, its health and physical exertion. 
You also need to take into account the specific period of life - growth, molting, egg production and incubation of offspring. It is necessary to feed multivitamins in the form of pills or dissolved in water for drinking. In winter, these supplements are required.
Find out how to feed pigeons, what vitamins to give to pigeons, how to treat pigeons, how, when and from what to vaccinate pigeons.
There are a number of products that can destroy pigeons:
- Fish - a lot of phosphorus.
- Meat - the stomach does not digest.
- Milk - dysbacteriosis will occur.
- Cheese - fat and preservatives.
- Bread, especially black - fermentation in the stomach.
About Kirovograd pigeons in questions and answers: video
Reviews
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We, in Yalta, recently, appeared in May Kirovograd, which are speckled, very persistent and intelligent bird on the head, and fly up to two hours easily.
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