German Beauty Homer Explained

German Beauty Homer
Status:Common
Country:Germany
Usgroup:Fancy pigeons
Eegroup:Utility Pigeons (Form)

The German Beauty Homer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding, from German racing pigeons.[1] German Beauty Homers along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed was first developed around one hundred years ago.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Levi, Wendell. The Pigeon. Levi Publishing Co. 1977. Sumter, S.C.. 91. 0-85390-013-2 .
  2. News: Child. Brad R.. Stability of the German Beauty Homer in America. Purebred Pigeon Magazine. 40. May–June 2007. .