Limerick Tumbler
Named for the Irish city of Limerick, the Limerick tumbler is usually grouped with the tumbler breeds of domestic pigeon. Like other fancy pigeons, it descends from the rock dove but was shaped by fanciers for a local type and, historically, for aerial rolling or tumbling ability. It is a relatively uncommon label outside specialist circles, so descriptions may differ between older accounts, local lofts, and show standards.
Prospective keepers are best served by seeing the birds in person and learning what a particular family has been selected to do. Some tumbler strains are managed as active flyers, while others are bred for appearance and steady behavior on the bench. A modest, clean loft, safe exercise, balanced grain, grit, and patient pairing practices suit the breed better than intensive production methods, especially when numbers are small.
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
