Izhevsk high-flying pigeon can soar to such a height that, despite its large size, it will be practically invisible from the ground. But near this bird is striking in its beauty and grace. Consider the features of this breed and the rules of its content.
Izhevsk high-flying pigeons
Izhevsk high-flying ones are quite similar to their close relatives - Permian pigeons. Breeders of the early twentieth century bred breed with developed muscles, a strong body and smooth feathers. Birds climb to enormous heights and can stay in the air for several hours. However, you should not worry, the bird perfectly orientates itself on the ground and always returns home. 
Breed characteristic
Over the hundred-year history of this breed, a certain standard has been formed, which a purebred Izhevets must meet:
- length of powerful muscular body - up to 35 cm;
- developed wide sternum;
- in the rack, the body is slightly tilted;
- the wings are long, but their tips do not reach the rectangular tail;
- the head is small, round in males, the shape of the head of the female is elongated;
- legs short, without plumage;
- body feathering is smooth, without a pattern;
- the beak is small, light yellow in color;
- black, slightly protruding eyes.
Purebred Izhevets can only be red, black or white, small spots on the neck are allowed. But the purebred representative of the breed cannot have a pockmarked color, unlike his close relative, the Permian, whose feathering color is more diverse.Consider the most popular breeds of flight pigeons: Iranian, Roman giant, German show, Hungarian, hryvnia and kasan.
Disadvantages of this type
If there are minor deviations Izhevtsa can be considered purebred in such cases:
- slight excess of body size;
- paws slightly opereny;
- the sternum is slightly less developed than the breed standards suggest;
- beak too small;
- eyes have a slight brownish tint.
Such deviations from the norm are insignificant, they in no way affect the flight qualities of the bird, however, in this case pigeons can move more on the ground, rather than in the air.Watch the bird - if it flies less than it did before, you should show it to the vet, perhaps this is a symptom of a disease.
Important! Linseed and rapeseed, used as a supplement, helps keep the plumage in good shape, it becomes silky and has a soft structure.
Signs of not purebred pigeon
If you want to buy a representative of this breed, immediately pay attention to the signs, the presence of which indicates that this bird is not a purebred Izhevts:
- the body significantly exceeds the allowable size;
- long feathered paws;
- small wings;
- the sternum is poorly developed;
- a shade of eyes of light tones;
- shaggy plumage.
Rules of keeping pigeons
Izhevsk vysokoletnye - create quite unpretentious. For their normal content, you only need to follow a few simple guidelines:
- Food should be balanced and light, with sufficient vitamin content. Feed the bird twice a day, only after the flight.
- Mandatory vaccination.
- It is strictly not allowed to overfeed birds. Due to over-feeding, birds become lazy, painful and fly badly.
- Do not constantly walk pigeons. Youngsters generally do not need to walk on the ground or roof. For Izhevsk residents, a calm lifestyle is the norm, sitting in a nest. They take off to eat or drink water. They also need water for bathing in summer.
Familiarize yourself with all the features of keeping domestic pigeons, and in particular in winter.
Up to three leaders are usually present in a close-knit, united pack with a clear hierarchy. These are the most experienced males, orienting themselves better than others, knowing the surroundings thoroughly, in any case they will bring the flock home. 
What to feed
Food rules are as follows:
- Cereals contain a normal amount of protein for birds, it is the most acceptable food for pigeons. The rate for an adult bird is 75-85 g of feed daily, divided into 2 receptions.
- For winter fodder, barley and oats in a 3: 1 ratio are a good option. You can cook food from oats, barley, lentils and medium-sized corn grits in equal parts. Although you need to keep in mind that barley with oats are more acceptable for feeding in the summer.
- High-protein feeds should not be abused, they can provoke excessive sexual instincts in birds.
- You can not feed a pigeon with bread or porridge, without admixture of cereals, it is fraught with disruption in the digestive tract. Be sure to monitor the presence of fresh water in the drinker.
Poultry farmers will be helpful to read all about feeding domestic pigeons.
Vaccination
The most common cause of infectious diseases and the emergence of parasites - insanitary conditions in the dovecote. A balanced diet rich in vitamins, on the contrary, significantly strengthens the immunity of birds.
Did you know? At the very beginning of the appearance of Izhevsk, the high-flying breed was called Cook. The fact is that one of the poultry farmers who took part in breeding work was a cook in his main profession.
Doves should be vaccinated as a preventive measure, as one diseased bird can infect an entire flock if it is not vaccinated. The main diseases that are vaccinated from:
- salmonella;
- knob;
- smallpox.
The rules for vaccination are: - Vaccinating against all diseases at once is strictly prohibited. Such a vaccination will be ineffective at best, and at worst it can kill or maim a bird. It is necessary to draw up a vaccination schedule with intervals of at least 10 days between vaccinations. This time the body needs to produce antibodies to the causative agent of the disease.
- Vaccinated from any one disease the whole flock at a time. If you vaccinate several individuals, the vaccine may be ineffective. Carry out the procedure in the autumn or early spring - due to climatic changes characteristic of this time, it is required to strengthen the immunity of pigeons.
- During the procedure, you must strictly follow the instructions. One should not inculcate a pigeon against all possible diseases with fanaticism; vaccination is a weak disease, remember this. You have to be extremely careful with her, otherwise you can kill the bird instead of helping. If the person from Izhevtsy is still sick, it is already meaningless to vaccinate him, now only treatment can help.
- Before vaccination, it is necessary to increase the nutrition of pigeons, including its vitamin component. Vaccinated only completely healthy birds, with no signs of weakness or disease. A healthy Izhevian will quickly get up on his feet after vaccination, more precisely, on the wing. But for a weakened pigeon, the vaccine can be fatal.
Below are the vaccines that have worked well in the environment of pigeons for a long time:- "Bergolak";
- "Avivak";
- "Sota" (strain NB);
- "La Sota".
Pigeons are vaccinated for the diseases indicated above. Other diseases are vaccinated in extreme cases, for example, during epidemics. From smallpox vaccinate pigeons in those areas where the disease has become widespread, and there are not many such regions. It is best to do this in a veterinary clinic. Antibody formation begins during the first 5-7 days, the effect of the vaccine remains throughout the year.
Periodic vaccination of pigeons is an important measure to preserve the health of birds. Learn from which diseases and how to vaccinate pigeons.
Salmonella is inoculated 1-2 times a year. Antibodies are formed in the first 2 days.
For the prevention of wrenches (Newcastle disease), use "Avivak". Antibodies are produced 4 weeks. For diseases of the abdominal cavity or the general weakness of the pigeon, it cannot be vaccinated. Vaccinated birds aged 12 weeks and above, the drug is contraindicated for young animals. 
Correct Dovecote
The loft should be warm and dry. It is necessary to strictly comply with sanitary standards and do the cleaning. You should regularly remove the litter (in the event that there are a lot of pigeons, you can find the possibility of selling it to gardeners), to change litter. Periodically check the dovecote for drafts, especially carefully in the beginning of autumn, if the dovecote is wooden.
The fact is that from the summer sun the tree can crack and form a gap, which can become a source of drafts, strictly contraindicated to birds.
Certain conditions are necessary for breeding and growing pigeons. Read more tips and tricks for building a dovecote.
Flight of bird
A flock can be very high in the sky for two hours, and in a day Izhevtsy is able to fly 13-15 hours. If the birds flew for a long time, they should be given rest for 2-3 days, while they should be well fed. Daily departures for 4-5 hours are allowed, but only in good weather. 
If the dovecote is well lit outside, night flights can be carried out from evening to morning. Izhevtsy, like their fellow Perm citizens, are contraindicated in bad climatic conditions. In this weather, birds often lose their flock and die. Cases of the return of batted from the flock of pigeons are extremely rare.
Important! Sick bird must be isolated from the rest of the population.
The main quality for which Izhevsk high-flying is valued is the ability to be high and long in the air. In order for these birds to justify the name of the breed, they must be cared for accordingly. Try to surround the birds with warmth and care, and they will repay you with their love and devotion.
