Alsace Cropper
The Alsace Cropper is a cropper or pouter pigeon associated with Alsace, the border region between France and Germany. It belongs to the group of pigeons bred to inflate the crop and present a tall, animated stance. Regional cropper breeds often differ in leg feathering, body carriage, and color expectations, so the Alsace name carries more meaning than the general word cropper.
Lofts for Alsace Croppers should give birds room to display without constant collision or bullying. A dry floor, suitable perches, and careful pairing help prevent injuries to the crop and legs. Breeders should select for crop shape, posture, sound movement, fertility, and the colors recognized by the standard. Because cropper traits can become exaggerated, practical vigor and easy feeding should remain part of the breeding decision.
Colors: Almond, Ash Red, Bar, Barless, Black, Blue, Brown, Checker, Dilute, Dun, Grizzle, Indigo, Mottle, Opal, Pied, Recessive Red, Red, Silver, Splash, Spread, White, Yellow
