Dolapci
The Dolapci is a Turkish performance pigeon, often associated with turning or rolling behavior in flight. The name is linked to Turkish pigeon-keeping language, and local fanciers may use it for birds with a particular flying style rather than one fixed international show standard. Color can vary, while the important traits are action, control, stamina, and return to the loft.
Dolapci pigeons need experienced flying management. They should be settled carefully, trained in suitable weather, and protected from predators during exercise. Feeding is often adjusted to support performance without making birds heavy or sluggish. Breeders should select for controlled action, strong orientation, sound wings, and calm trapping. Anyone buying Dolapci should try to see the line fly, because a still bird in the hand cannot prove the performance that gives the strain its name.
Colors: Almond, Ash Red, Bar, Barless, Black, Blue, Brown, Checker, Dilute, Dun, Grizzle, Indigo, Mottle, Opal, Pied, Recessive Red, Red, Silver, Splash, Spread, White, Yellow
