Schmolln Trumpeter
The Schmolln trumpeter is a German trumpeter pigeon associated with Schmolln and with a breed group selected for vocal display as well as ornamental appearance. Trumpeters are domestic pigeons bred for rolling, drumlike, or otherwise unusual calls, depending on the breed, along with the feathering and type expected by fanciers. The Schmolln name marks a local tradition within that wider group.
Keeping trumpeters means paying attention to voice, not just looks. A quiet or weak-calling bird may be less useful in a breeding program even if its feathering is attractive. Clean housing, steady nutrition, and calm surroundings help birds settle and display naturally. Breeders should listen to mature birds, compare relatives, and avoid losing the call while selecting for color or ornament. Buyers should ask to hear the birds or learn how the family performs once comfortable in its loft.
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
