This most unusual breed of pigeon has been in existence for hundreds of years. Over the years the form has been changed and the tail has become larger. These pigeons are kept as an ornamental feature (garden fantail) or for exhibiting; they become very tame and breed quite readily. there are three types of fantail pigeon, the garden fantail commonly seen on dovecotes, the exhibition fantail and the Indian fantail. but of course you often find a cross between all 3 types of fantails and garden pigeons (doves) , which is fine if you just want a nice pet bird for a dovecote or garden. Fantail Pigeon info (often called fantail doves / garden doves) I only breed a few pet garden fantail pigeons and white garden pigeons, I do not show birds, but regularly get asked about them as I breed doves, so I have put this basic info page up to help you, I am always willing to learn and improve this page with more experienced breeders help. there are links at the bottom of this page to excellent national fantail clubs and breeders that will help you in more depth if you want to show or seriously breed them. I occasionally sell fantails and white garden pigeons on behalf of local breeders in the bird club, these are pet birds and I make no statement that they are of show quality This most unusual breed of pigeon has been in existence for hundreds of years. Over the years the form has been changed and the tail has become larger. These pigeons are kept as an ornamental feature (garden fantail) or for exhibiting; they become very tame and breed quite readily. there are three types of fantail pigeon, the garden fantail commonly seen on dovecotes, the exhibition fantail and the Indian fantail. but of course you often find a cross between all 3 types of fantails and garden pigeons (doves) , which is fine if you just want a nice pet bird for a dovecote or garden. Young exhibition fantail

indian fantail