Polish Wattle Pigeon
In Polish fancy-pigeon circles, the Polish wattle pigeon is a domestic Columba livia breed grouped with wattle pigeons for the developed cere around the beak and the fleshy eye rings. It is not a racing homer; its value is in head type, expression, proportions, and feather finish. Depending on the standard, birds may be shown in several base colors and patterns such as blue, black, ash red, bar, check, grizzle, and dilute shades.
Lofts for Polish wattle pigeons are managed like other exhibition pigeon lofts, with dry perches, steady grain, mineral grit, bath water, and protection from damp. The facial skin needs to stay clean, and breeders watch that heavier wattling does not interfere with feeding, pairing, or rearing. Because stock may be scarce outside specialist circles, buyers usually look for healthy eyes, sound beak alignment, calm handling, and birds close to the regional show standard.
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
