Pigeon Saxon Fairy Swallow is a breed of domestic pigeons from Germany. It actually comes from Saxony and surrounding areas and was developed over many years of selective breeding.
This breed, like other breeds of domestic pigeons, descends from the Rock Dove.
It is a fairly old breed, and some authors say it is descended from the magic swallow. Learn more about the breed below.
Appearance of the Saxon swallow fairy dove
The Saxon Fairy Swallow is a breed of small to medium-sized domestic pigeon. It is slightly shorter and wider than the Nuremberg Swallow.
It has a variety of markings and patterns, including stitch marks, cap marks, and more. But the breed is well known for its unusual feathered legs.
The Saxon Fairy Swallow Dove is available in black, blue, red, yellow and silver, as well as white with stripes and lace.
Its entire body plumage is white, with a colored crown and wings. The lower beak is light and the upper beak is dark.
The breed is armored crested and shrouded. Broods are heavier than those of the Nuremberg Swallow but not as large as those of the Fairy.
The average weight of an adult dove of the Saxon fairy swallow is 360-380 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
The breed is primarily used for show purposes. But it is also good for decorative purposes.
Special Notes
Pigeon Saxon Fairy Swallow is a very beautiful breed. It is well known that he has been in the United States since 1868. He never raised much there, but he always had a devoted following.
But the breed is widely available in Germany and very popular. It is mainly used for displays or exhibitions, but is also suitable for decorative purposes.
The breed is also very good for keeping as a pet. However, check out the full profile of this breed in the following table.
| Breed name | Saxon fairy swallow |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | ornament,show,pets |
| Special Notes | Beautiful birds, widely bred in the homeland, suitable for display purposes, suitable for ornamental purposes, suitable for keeping as pets. |
| breed class | Small to medium |
| The weight | 360-380g |
| climatic tolerance | native climate |
| Ability to fly | Medium |
| like pets | Good |
| Color | Black, blue, red, silver and yellow with white band and lacing |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | Germany |
