Breeding pigeons is an interesting hobby. It is quite expensive to buy thoroughbred birds, but this does not stop lovers. Particularly much attention is paid to pigeons turmans. This is a special group of birds that boast a beautiful flight. It is possible that you have seen them many times, but have not heard such a name. Often they are called shifters or somersault pigeons. In Europe, they are known as scooters. Why are pigeons turmans called tumbling? Because they do amazing tricks in the air: they circle in the air and perform somersault through the wing.
Features
There is no reason to keep them alone. Only in a flock can birds hone their flying skills. By following them in the air, you can see how beautifully they freeze. For some time they just stand still, and then a rapid jump - and one of the birds rushes down. At this moment, you can notice only the movement of the wings of the pigeons. After some time, one turns into a ball and flies sharply down. Then it repeats the other and the third. After which the birds continue their exercises. The beauty of this flight will not convey a single photo. Pigeons do not stand still: the flock continues to fly, after which the trick is repeated again and again.
Regular training is very important for these breeds. Only in this way can they hone their flying skills. An important role is played by the proper selection of feed. Peas, wheat or corn are nutritious foods, but they are poorly suited. Birds get too heavy. They mostly need barley and oatmeal.
Variety of species
The interest in these birds among amateurs and connoisseurs is so high that breeders brought dozens of breeds of skaters. Turman pigeons are evaluated primarily by their skills. Many of them are high-flying, but this is not the main characteristic. The main thing is style and figured characteristics.
Appearance in birds is rather nondescript, although some species are pleased with long “panties” on paws and crests. Compact bird with a small head. Most often they are short-billed, but there are representatives with long beaks. Turmans have well-developed chest muscles. The wings are long, the tail is wide. The cost of birds to a greater extent depends on the individual characteristics and skills of the individual. The difference can be significant. For example, a Kurman thurman is sold for 500 rubles, but some individuals can cost 2500 rubles.
Flight
When Turman domestic pigeons fly up into the sky - this is not just a sight, but the whole show. Up they soar up a pillar. And then begins the smooth whirling and acrobatic stunts. This performance looks especially good if there is a flock in the air, and not solitary birds. As already mentioned, they fly in groups. Therefore, experienced breeders always try to release young with more experienced birds. In the sky, a real competition begins, with each pigeon trying to show others its best somersault. So their skills are honed and improved. Let's look at what types of turmans are the most popular today.
Oryol White Thurman
The breed appeared in the XVIII century. The color of the plumage is exclusively white. These are short-billed birds, there is a small crest on the back of the head. Light feathers and miniature physique give these pigeons special charm. Birds are quite difficult to breed. They are whimsical and need quality and balanced nutrition. But in flight they are very good. If you devote enough time to classes, then your pets will be able to qualify for the winners of the competition and exhibitions. Remember that the status and cost of the chicks will depend on this.
Tula Turman
As you can see, the names of the rocks very often coincide with the cities where they were bred. Tula hot turman appeared 200 years ago and today is popular in its homeland. It has an interesting color: the body is dark red, and the wings and tail have white stripes. The tail with a white ribbon that blooms like a fan is especially effective in flight. The flight is beautiful, the bird rises in circles and soars at an average height. In order to maintain flight performance, it is required to constantly release them into the sky. Moreover, if we compare the Oryol and Tula Turmans, the latter have better characteristics, because the former began to change in the direction of improving decorative features.
The most popular breed in Russia
These are Kursk pigeons. Typically, the cross occurred without the participation of breeders, in a natural way. The creation of the breed was attended by beards and ribbon turmans. These are large birds, which can be seen with the naked eye. They have a wide chest with developed muscles and powerful wings. The tail is wide, has up to 18 tail feathers. The color of the wings is black, the wings are white. But if you are interested in flight performance, then you can be sure that Kursk pigeons are what you need.
Tape beauties
The most common are these birds in central Russia. They owe their name to the transverse white stripe on the red background of the tail. Initially, these were Rzhevsky tape doves, more ordinary-looking. Over the years, breeders have managed to give the birds modern forms. This breed of all is the most fit and viable. Despite this, the pigeon breeder will have to try very hard to ensure that his birds give birth, and even more so to save him. In most cases, a ribbon thurman retains flying abilities. If you want to watch fantastic tricks, then choose these representatives of the species. And again I want to note that the flock looks best, and not a single individual.
Moscow Turmans
Characteristic features of the breed are a small oblong body and a variety of plumage. Dark red with a purple hue, gray or piebald. Their body is small, compact, the head is cubic in shape. Big dark or white eyes, short and dull beak. The neck and wings are long, the tail is slightly raised, consists of 12 feathers. The limbs are short, featherless. During the Great Patriotic War, the line almost disappeared, rare specimens were preserved only by individual breed lovers. Gray Turmans were later restored.
Aviary birds
You need to know that all Turmans require attention and careful care. Best of all, if the bird lives at home and constantly hones its flying skills. If you do not deal with them, then all the natural characteristics will gradually be lost. Black-piebald thurman first appeared at exhibitions and competitions in 1980. The short plumage pattern did not go unnoticed. The first standard was approved later, at the end of 1912. But today, pigeon breeders are somewhat spoiled by the abundance of species, and many excellent representatives of the black-and-pied turkeys have been transferred to aviary. As a result, pigeons practically forgot how to perform tricks. Virtuoso acrobatic flight is exactly what they are made for.
Originally from Ukraine
Odessa breed is very old, to which pigeon breeders have cooled for a certain period. As a result, individuals capable of breeding become less and less. And the thing is that most breeders were illiterate. Focusing on other popular breeds, they began to eradicate the natural ability of these birds to fly in a peculiar way. Of course, the breed suffered a lot from this. Today the situation is improving a bit. Breeders again began to revive the flight qualities of the "Odessa residents". In many magazines, their photos began to appear. The pigeon has an average size, the body is conical, the head flattened, like a snake. The posture of the birds is proud, the wings are long. The legs are bare and dry. The plumage of them can be different. Flight performance largely depends on the quality of training, so you should not rely on a good pedigree. If you do not arrange daily competitions in which several birds must participate, then the Turmans can completely lose their qualities. If you are interested in these birds, then contact a trusted breeder to purchase birds with good data, with which you can conduct further work.