Pigeon meat is still consumed today and is very popular. She is very digestible, poor in fat and aromatic. It was used for war wounded to strengthen them gently. The excrement was used as precious fertilizers, which was said to be making vegetables particularly tasty.
As the pigeons can be raised in a variable way in very attractive colors, this is how over the centuries, many breeds have been created by passionate breeders and have become an indigenous cultural good. Characteristics of regional breeds have imposed themselves, and today, the names of the pigeons always include the indication of their canton of origin.
As part of the industrialization and optimization of numerous farms depending on the market, peasant Colombophilia has practically disappeared. Now that their flesh has lost its importance to complete the food, and that the reputation of the pigeons has changed, the traditional doors of farms have been depopulated. By welcoming six old races, Prospects will intend to fight against the disappearance of Swiss pigeons.
We joined the Swiss races pigeons club to keep the most threatened native races alive and to find people who want to hold them. Ideally, we could repopulate the pigeonniers of historic farms and buildings with old races and bring them to life to the delight of the eyes.
If these few lines have made you want to get started and participate, here is what Prospectierara offers, among others:
Hold and raise pigeons
Become a sponsor or godmother of animals
Find us on www.prospecierara.ch
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