Kecskemét Tumbler
The Kecskemét tumbler is a Hungarian tumbler pigeon named for Kecskemét, a Central European city with its own pigeon-fancy traditions. It is generally treated as a local tumbler type shaped by compact form, recognizable head and body character, and the preferences of regional fanciers. Some lines are kept more for exhibition, while others are discussed through flying or tumbler heritage. Spelling and standard details may vary outside Hungary, so the exact reference standard matters.
Keepers should decide whether their Kecskemét tumblers are being maintained for show type, flying background, or a careful blend of both. Small tumblers benefit from dry housing, safe perches, and measured feeding that keeps them active without becoming thin. Breeders should compare birds to the standard they claim to follow and avoid casual crossing with more common tumbler lines, since regional features can disappear quickly. Source notes, band records, and photographs of parent stock help preserve identity in small collections.
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
