ZAGREB, Sept 17 (Hina) - Some men prefer blondes, some women prefer red-bearded men, so why shouldn't people have understanding for the amorous preferences of pigeons? Because there are pigeons which prefer blondes, reads an article
in the weekly "Medjimurje". The article, headlined "Pigeons Pick Partners", which focuses on the love habits of our feathered friends, Smail Husadzic discovers why pigeon-breeders often encounter problems in finding mates for their pets. Experts on pigeon-breeding have discovered an interesting thing: pigeons and hen-pigeons pick mates whose colour resembles their parents' colour! The domestic pigeon, regardless of its colour, always tries to mate with the hen-pigeon which is of the same colour as his parents. For example, a white male, whose parents were black, will court a black hen. However, the hen also has parents and that's where problems may arise. A white pigeon which has one black and
ZAGREB, Sept 17 (Hina) - Some men prefer blondes, some women prefer
red-bearded men, so why shouldn't people have understanding for the
amorous preferences of pigeons? Because there are pigeons which
prefer blondes, reads an article in the weekly "Medjimurje".
The article, headlined "Pigeons Pick Partners", which focuses on
the love habits of our feathered friends, Smail Husadzic discovers
why pigeon-breeders often encounter problems in finding mates for
their pets.
Experts on pigeon-breeding have discovered an interesting thing:
pigeons and hen-pigeons pick mates whose colour resembles their
parents' colour!
The domestic pigeon, regardless of its colour, always tries to mate
with the hen-pigeon which is of the same colour as his parents. For
example, a white male, whose parents were black, will court a black
hen. However, the hen also has parents and that's where problems may
arise.
A white pigeon which has one black and one white parent stands much
better chances. He can court both white and black hens, which
significantly increases his chances.
(hina) jn rml