The White King pigeon is an excellent meat-type breed

The White King pigeon is an excellent breed among meat-type pigeons, developed by selection from introduced King pigeons and named for its pure white plumage. It is relatively large in size, with a broad breast, a well-proportioned head and neck, and a compact overall build, making it one of the breeds raised in larger numbers in meat pigeon farming in various regions.

In terms of production performance, the White King pigeon is gentle in temperament, with strong adaptability and disease resistance, and is relatively easy to raise and manage. After breeding pairs are matched, their reproductive performance is stable, and their nesting and brooding abilities are good; the squabs they produce grow relatively quickly and have tender meat, making them well received by the market.

For farming, cage rearing or group rearing is generally used, and the pigeon house should be well ventilated, have suitable lighting, and remain dry and hygienic. The daily ration is mainly grains and legumes such as corn, peas, wheat, and sorghum, and should be paired with health grit to help the pigeons digest and supplement minerals. During the breeding period, external disturbances should be reduced to ensure that the breeding pigeons can incubate eggs and raise chicks quietly.

In daily management, attention should be paid to disease prevention and disinfection, and droppings and feed troughs should be cleaned regularly to prevent common problems such as trichomoniasis and respiratory diseases. Once squabs reach market weight, they should be sold in a timely manner, while young pigeons kept for breeding need to be raised separately and selection work should be done well.

It should be noted that although the White King pigeon, the white-feathered broiler, and the white-feathered quail have similar names, they belong to different types of poultry, and their farming methods differ. Farmers planning to raise them should first learn the relevant farming techniques, prepare the site and breeding stock, and then gradually expand the scale.