The common Indian fantasy of a pigeon is a bird that roams around in the open, eats grains and does not belong to anyone. But there is a species of pigeon that is not free and belongs to an owner. The Indian fantail (Dehrunwali Tota) is a very interesting and beautiful breed of pigeon that can be domesticated and reared in home gardens or in small farms. They can also be kept as pets. The Indian Fantail are mostly found in the northern part of India-Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Pakistan is also known for this breed.

The Indian Fantail breed has been developed over many years by breeders for its unique fan-shaped tail which has at least forty feathers and sometimes more than fifty feathers. These birds have a rounded body with short legs. Their colouring varies from black, white, ash-red, silver, piebald, blue, mottled and sometimes they are even multi-coloured. Their fan-like tails are seen only when they stretch them while flying or while they rest on perches. Otherwise their tails look like any other pigeon's! Another special feature of this breed is its tameness which allows it to

Pigeon farming is the process of breeding domesticated pigeons for consumption purpose. It has been an agricultural activity for many years. Pigeons are raised for meat, eggs and feathers. The pigeon farming business is a very profitable one and its products (pigeon milk, meat, eggs and droppings) have great demand.

Pigeons are not only good as food but also they are good pets. Pigeon milk is more nutritious than cow milk. People in India take pigeon milk to increase their immunity levels as well as to treat life threatening diseases like cancer and AIDS.