Breeding Tips

Baldheads - "Thumb" Markings Grease Quill Examples
Eye Color Examples Common Colors & Patterns
Head/Front View Examples  

Baldhead Markings - "Thumbs"

This photo shows a baldhead with the desired 3 colored "thumb" feathers.

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*Photo courtesy of Frank Morgan

Baldhead Markings - "No Thumbs"

This photo shows a baldhead without any of the desired 3 colored "thumb" feathers. It is common for a baldhead with white hocks to be missing the colored thumbs.

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*Photo courtesy of Frank Morgan


EYE CHART

This chart shows some common eye colors found in pigeons and some specific to Wests.

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*Photo courtesy of Brian McCormick


GREASE QUILLS

"Grease quills" are found along the rump toward the base of the tail and contribute to deep, rich color. The photo shows some examples of various degrees of grease quills on Wests.

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*Photo courtesy of Brian McCormick

 
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