The English Carrier pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon from United Kingdom which has a long slender body and long neck. The breed has actually developed over many years of selective breeding.
This breed and other varieties of the domesticated pigeons, all are descendants of the wild or feral rock pigeon.
The breed was actually developed in England from a combination of non-European breeds (including the Persian, Powter and Baghdad carriers. The English Carrier pigeon is the largest of the flying pigeon breeds, and it was actually used for sending messages.
The points in the standard of these birds were deemed to have been achieved by the mid 19tj century. And the breed was praised for it’s ‘perfectness to which all the points most admired have been brought’.
Today the English Carrier pigeon is strictly a show breed. However, read some more information about this breed below.
English Carrier Pigeon Appearance
The English Carrier pigeon is a large bird with long slender body. It has a long neck in proportion to the rest of the body. It is a fine bird and is close feathered.
These birds are usually of dark color. Their breast bone is straight and long. They have no feathering below their knees.
Their eyes are usually of deep red color, and have a distinctive wattle. Their beak is long and thick, and it is of the type known as a box beak.
Average body height of the English Carrier pigeon is about 44-47 cm. And average live body weight of the mature birds is around 500 grams. Photo and info from Wikipedia.
Uses
English Carrier pigeon is mainly a flying breed. But today, the breed is strictly raised as a show breed.
Special Notes
The English Carrier pigeon breed is well-regarded as a very clam bird with a regal, and almost kingly bearing. It is a very hardy and active breed.
These birds are easily tamed and also can be trained easily. Along with raising for flying and show purposes, the breed is also very good for raising as pets.
Average lifespan of these birds is around 7 to 10 years. However, review full breed profile of this breed in the following chart.
| Breed Name | English Carrier |
| Other Name | None |
| Breed Purpose | Flying, show, pets |
| Special Notes | Beautiful birds, attractive appearance, excellent for flying purpose, good for raising as pets, strong and hardy, good for show, calm |
| Breed Class | Large |
| Weight | Around 500 grams |
| Climate Tolerance | Native climates |
| Flying Ability | Excellent |
| As Pets | Good |
| Color | Mainly dark |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country/Place of Origin | United Kingdom |
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