fantail pigeons...update with PICS

[chickenlittle32]

I just bought some fantails today. They are beautiful....but that's the most I know about them....LOL Any helpful info yall can give me is much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[chickenlittle32]

anyone?!

 

[seismic wonder2]

The people at this site WWW.pigeons.biz/forums/
know about pigeons like everyone here at BYC knows about chickens.

HUGE amount of information and lot's of people to ask all your questions.

I keep watch on both because I have homing pigeons AND silkies.

Have fun with your new birds!!!
Don't let them out, they will fly away, they ate NOT homing pigeons.

 

[BigRay]

I used to raise fantail pigeons and they just need basic food, water and housing and they will multiply like rabbits.

Food: Most feed stores sell a pigeon blend of grains for basic diet.
Also feed gamebird breeder during breeding and raising for
a supplement. Use pigeon grit (buy at feed store).

Water: Waterer must be deep enough for them to stick their bill
into as they suck the water up and dont dip like chickens.

Good Luck

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

There are two main types of fantails. American, which is clean headed/legged and holds their head wayyy back on their back, against the tail, most of the time. Then there are Indian fantails, with a peak crest, grouse leggs, and not so much of an extreme posture.

 

[seismic wonder2]

It's funny to see the amreican fantails. The hold their head so far back you can't see it from the front. It's like a headless bird walking around.

 

[chickenlittle32]

Here's some pics of mine...the white with brown spots is the male, the choc brown is female.

 

[Feathered Wings]

Beautiful Fantails i raise white american fantails.

I feed mine a bird seed mix it has sunflower,white milo,millet,safflower and i add scratch grains to it.
But others feed different things it is all up to you what you like and can afford.
I use the red grit for their digestion and they have to have it when they have babies to produce pigeon milk.
I use standard chick waterer's or those kind that hang on the outside of the cage and use a pop bottle.

Yes if you have a pair they breed & reproduce easily in captivity and have many clutches year round if allowed

These birds are very friendly and are fun and pleasurable to own and raise "good luck"

 

[loftkeeper10]

The Fantails Ypu Have Are Indian Fantails Like Someone Said Good Food Clean Water A Safe Cage From Cats And Anything That Wants To Eat Or Play With Your New Birds And Protection From The North Wind Bath Water Once A Week Would Be A Nice Thing A Dry Loft Is Another Must

 

[chickenlittle32]

This pair was the guys breeders...They haven't started laying eggs since we got them..are they still trying to adjust or do they not lay everyday?