Fly high, Budapest High Flyer
High-flying fancy pigeons are popular in Western and European countries. Interestingly, they are not as common in the Philippines. During my high school days, the only fancy pigeons I encountered were the pigeon owls and giant types.
The fancy pigeon dominated show competitions in the feather category, which exhibited a bird’s color, size, feather, beak shape, and form. There are about 500 breeds.
a performing breed, but their unique appearance made them popular for shows.
There are many things I like about the Budapest Pigeon. They are like the Chihuahua from the canine world because they are very compact and delicate, yet their presence is reassuring. They also look like a short-beaked ostrich, and even walk in the same manner. My children find them so cute that they even compared them to the Celestial goldfish.
My all-time favorite movie was ET (Extraterrestrial), which was about an alien with a peculiar look and a loving personality. If you look closely at the Budapest, you will see a resemblance.
If you intend to take care of Budapest pigeons, provide smaller grains instead of commercially-mixed feeds because of their small beaks.
I have not seen any other type of fancy pigeon smaller than the Budapest. And while there are so many animals at home, my children aren’t that fond of pigeons – except when the Budapest birds are concerned.
Contrary to popular belief, an animal companion being diagnosed with an allergy doesn’t mean saying goodbye to them. Too often do people turn down the chance to take in a beautiful aspin (asong Pinoy) or puspin (pusang Pinoy) in need of a home, all because their dander causes them to sneeze. It’s entirely possible to live under the same roof as your animal companion, despite all the sniffles!
It’s important to understand that you aren’t allergic to your fur babies themselves, so the solution isn’t to get rid of them. A pet allergy is an allergic reaction to allergy-triggering proteins in an animal’s saliva, urine, feces, fur, or skin (in the form of pet dander, which are microscopic pieces of dry skin). Because of their small size, pet allergens stay up in the air and are able to attach to fabrics and items that end up in places that don’t even allow pets, such as hospitals.
If you suspect you have a pet allergy, consult your doctor to find
Someone with a pet allergy could end up with a case of the sniffles, but more severe cases would involve asthma attacks, according to an article by the Mayo Clinic. Allergies could even worsen in environments with plenty of cigarette smoke, mold, and pollen.
If you don’t have a severe pet allergy that could significantly affect your lungs, then there’s no need to fear keeping the animal companions you already have.
The Mayo Clinic, an American not-for-profit medical organization, states that pet allergies can be triggered by any animal with fur. However, most people associate pet allergies
with cats and dogs.
The American Lung Association says that there are fewer cats (27%) than dogs (32%) in US homes, but those with cats report experiencing more allergies than those with dogs. Cats produce a protein called Fel d 1, while dogs produce the proteins Can f 1 and Can f 2. Although cats produce at least seven allergens, Fel d 1 is the usual cause of pet allergies.
The truth of the matter is that any animal, whether longhaired or hairless, can trigger allergens. Dr. Kerry Hancock of the National Asthma Council in Australia says, “The allergen is the same across all cat breeds.”
At the same time, dogs touted as hypoallergenic are never 100% hypoallergenic. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in an article by PETA, “Even hairless dogs produce some allergens.”
Assuming that your allergies are mild, there are several methods to explore to prevent your allergies from acting up.