Croppers
A Norwich Cropper
Photo courtesy of Paradox
The Croppers are definitely members of the Pouter group, but differ quite a bit in certain respects. Their legs are shorter and straighter and the globe is ball-like and not as set off from the body as that of the Pouter. A good Cropper will soar 50 yards on open wings before using its wings with loud claps to raise its altitude again.
Norwich Croppers are found in many colors, all in pied forms.
Breed clubs:
National
Pouter and Cropper Club
Frank Barrachina
12376 Bryant St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
e-mail (Jeff Clemens): clemdog04@yahoo.com
Modern
Spanish Thief Pigeon Club (Sporting Pouters)
Mr. Jose Gomez
227 E. Fairview Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90302
e-mail: jgpeng@pacbell.netz
Cropper Links:
Fancy Feather's article on the Voorburg Cropper
"Hansel" and "Gretel," a pair of Voorburg Shield
Croppers
Photos courtesy of Kim Kester
Another Norwich Cropper
Photo courtesy of Paradox
Here's a Dutch Cropper, old cock
A Vorburger Cropper from Germany
Photo courtesy of Sascha Michel
Another Norwich Cropper -- an old cock
More Norwich Croppers
Photos © Benny Chai
Another shot of the Voorburg Shield Cropper male,
"Hansel"
Photo courtesy of Kim Kester
A Ghent Cropper
Photo © Benny Chai
A Steller Cropper from Sweden
Photo courtesy of Daniel Sörensen
More Norwich Croppers (from The Philippines)
Photos courtesy of Rico Nabong
An Old German Cropper: this thing was huge -- I thought it was a bloody albatross!!
And here's another Old German Cropper -- this one actually from Germany
Photo courtesy of Sascha Michel
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