Ukrainian Skycutter

The Ukrainian Skycutter is a breed of pigeon that has been developed for high flying. It is a variety of domesticated rock dove. This breed of high flying tippler was developed by centuries of breeding.

History

This breed originates from the Crimean peninsula in Ukraine. The first documented standard for these birds was set up in Mykolaiv, a city in Southern Ukraine.
Another explanation suggests that this breed was developed by Polish pigeon raisers in interwar Poland, based on a Russian pigeon breed.

Varieties

Ukrainian skycutters are actually different breeds of pigeons put together. Some of these breeds include nikolajevski bocatzy and nikolajevski torzovi.

Flying

This breed of tippler can obtain altitudes of one kilometer and remain there for an extended period of time. Unlike rollers, this breed flies straight up from their loft or coop, never in a circling motion.

Diet

The domesticated rock dove is a grain eater. A staple diet must contain 12%-17% protein and poultry grit.