Tumbler Pigeon

Tumbler pigeon are quite admired by people as a pet. It is a direct descendent of the rock dove. This bird is aptly named because it tumbles while flying. They are also known as flying tumbler pigeon. Owner should provide proper care and attention to their tumbler pigeon. They have become popular because of their looks and have transitioned into the world of making a great pet for fanciers. They are found all over the world and one can easily get it from their nearby bird pet store. They look attractive when they fly in group. It comes in wide ranges of breeds, color, body type and feather configuration. There are numerous breed that have descended from the original tumbler pigeon.

1. Australian performing tumbler
2. Berlin short faced tumbler:
3. English long face tumbler
4. English short faced tumbler
5. Iranian highflying tumbler
6. Komorner tumbler
7. West of England tumbler

It is significant for one to fulfill their basic needs in order to make them survive for long. There are several things that are significant for one to provide to their tumbler pigeon.

Requirements of tumbler pigeon:

1. Housing for tumbler pigeon: tumbler pigeon require a loft without a wire flying to stay in. Tumbler pigeon prefers spending a lot of time flying free in the sky. They mainly require house at the time of breeding for raising their babies.
2. Tumbler pigeon food: These birds require proper diet in order to provide warmth, energy and reproductive functions. Quantity of pigeon food is totally dependent on the size of pigeon you are going to feed. An average size tumbler pigeon require one and half ounces of food per day to sustain its health. For a small size one ounce of food would be enough whereas an average size pigeon require three ounce of food per day. One should avoid over feeding their tumbler pigeon as that can make them gain weight and makes them become lazy. These pigeon can eat fruits, vegetables, seeds, pellets and grains. One can supplement their diet with grits, vitamins, calcium and gravel.
3. Pigeon feeder: As these pigeons love to fly therefore best way to feed them is in feeders. Feeders are made to store the food of pigeon so that they can access it in order to have food any time.
4. Water for tumbler pigeon: fresh water is essential for tumbler pigeons to provide warmth, energy and reproductive functions. Make sure that the water you provide your tumbler pigeon should be clean and fresh to prevent your pigeon from several diseases.

It is significant for owner to provide these basic things to their pigeon in order to sustain its health. Make sure that you provide clean and fresh environment, food and water to your tumbler pigeon. One should grant some time to them to fly as these birds love to fly in the sky. Owner should show them love and affection as it will help them stay healthy. Consult veterinary in case of any injury or illness to your pigeon.