Prachen Kanik
Prachen Kanik, often linked with the Prácheň area of south-western Bohemia, is a Czech regional domestic pigeon breed descended from Columba livia. The name belongs to Central European fancy-pigeon traditions rather than to a common English-language pet breed. It is generally treated as a type or color pigeon, selected for balanced body shape, clean feather, and the colors accepted by Czech or neighboring standards.
People maintaining Prachen Kaniks are usually exhibition breeders or supporters of regional livestock heritage. Practical care is the same as for other medium fancy pigeons: good management keeps the loft dry, provides reliable nesting areas, and uses a ration that keeps birds active rather than fat. Breeding programs are often small, so unrelated pairs and accurate identification of young birds matter. Anyone buying stock should compare birds with the standard used in the seller's country, since names can shift in translation.
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
