The Ukrainian Skycutter pigeon (also known as Polish Orlik) is a breed of domestic pigeon. As the name suggests, the breed is from Ukraine and has been developed for high flying. Like most other breeds of domesticated pigeons, the Ukrainian Skycutter is also a variety of domesticated rock pigeon.
This breed of high flying tippler was developed by centuries of breeding. It was actually originated from the Crimean peninsula in Southern Ukraine. And the first documented standard for these birds was set up in Nikolaev, a city in Southern Ukraine.
The breed is known by the name of ‘Tucheresi’ or ‘Tucurez’in it’s native area. It has first reached North American, beginning first in Canada as early as 1967.
A clear conception of the name of this breed has never been held on this continent and in fact, three different breeds have been given the genetic name of ‘Ukrainian Skycutter’.
And this results a greater amount of confusion. These three breeds are the two Orlik varieties, the Ukrainian Shield Tumblers and a strain of white Nikolajevski.
The result has been that because of this generic name, the three have been crossed to a horrible degree. However, read some more information about this pigeon breed below.
Ukrainian Skycutter Pigeon Characteristics
Ukrainian Skycutter pigeon is a medium sized bird, most commonly in Dom, Red and Yellow color. But Black/Bronze birds are available and also Blues wingbars.
The Black/Bronze birds are of the ‘Kite’ type with a rich red bronze cast over the black (although these are not very common). The Ukrainian Skycutters are actually different breeds of pigeons put together. Some of these breeds include nikolajevski bocatzy and nikolajevski torzovi.
Uses
The Ukrainian Skycutter pigeon is flying breed. And it is raised mainly for flying purpose.
Special Notes
The Ukrainian Skycutter pigeon is a very hardy and active breed. It is excellent flyer and known for it’s flying ability. It can obtain altitudes of one kilometer and remain there for an extended period of time.
The breed flies straight up from their loft or coop, unlike roller pigeons. They never fly in a circling motion. These birds are a grain eater, and a staple diet must contain 12-17 percent protein and poultry grit. However, review full breed profile of the Ukrainian Skycutter pigeon in the following chart.
| Breed Name | Ukrainian Skycutter |
| Other Name | Polish Orlik, Orlik Polski or Orlik Lubelski & Orlik Wilenski |
| Breed Purpose | Mainly flying |
| Special Notes | Beautiful, very hardy and active, excellent for flying, good for raising as pets |
| Breed Class | Average |
| Climate Tolerance | All climates |
| Flying Ability | Excellent |
| As Pets | Good |
| Color | Mainly dom, red and yellow, but also black/bronze birds are also available |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country/Place of Origin | Ukraine |
