Weight at the expense of functionality: why were chicken pigeons brought out? (6 photos)

Well, very unusual birds. Like, a typical sizar. Nose the other side is an ordinary broiler. Although, if you don't look too closely, Maltese pigeons are generally similar to underdeveloped ostriches.





What is a dove in the usual sense? An impudent bird, which is an invariable element of the urban environment. Actually, these birds have nothing in common with Malta. Yes now the breed has become almost a visiting card of the country. But the ancestors this leggy creature is native to Asia.



Austrian farmers are considered breeders of unusual birds, laid the foundation for the meat breed more than 200 years ago. What drove them? Probably a love of pigeon meat. And to suffer and catch them is such a thing class. It’s easier to always have a solid supply of meat (and the weight of the bird has reached 700 d.) with you.





The first after the appearance of partridge pigeons in Europe they were appreciated Italians. Then it was the turn of the Germans and everyone else. Yes, aesthetics there was no speech during the output. Therefore, it turned out such a cobblestone in feathers. But is it delicious? Yes. So the goal has been achieved. A little improved the appearance of the birds later. And already the breeders, when the farmers cold towards their creations.



The Maltese have become more slender, elongated, acquired graceful paws and a swan neck. Now pigeons are no longer used in food and kept as pets. And why, because it’s quite enough for soup lack of normal chickens.



As is often the case with creatures that stand out from the general series, partridge pigeons quickly gained popularity on the Web and became heroes memes. People compare them to models walking gracefully down the runway. A some even doubt reality, calling it a product of a neural network.