A few facts about the ice pigeon. It is one of the oldest of the German color pigeon breeds and was developed over many years of selective breeding. The breed is actually from the South Germany. And it was first developed in the region from eastern Germany to western Poland, with most early breeding in Saxony and Silesia. It is one of the oldest of the German color pigeon breeds and was developed over many years of selective breeding. The breed is actually from the South Germany. And it was first developed in the region from eastern Germany to western Poland, with most early breeding in Saxony and Silesia. It has several varieties, which are differing in the type and color of their wing pattern. However, the basic color of these birds is a pale grey, some are almost, but not quit white. Eyes of these birds are of different color depending on the variety. The black barred and checked version has orange to yellow orange colored eyes, while all other varieties have black eyes. Neck of the Ice pigeon is of medium long and gently forward stretched. The beak is medium to long and slender and dark in color. Chest of these birds is broad and deep, and forward stretching. They have long wings which are resting on the tail, and their back is broad between the shoulders and then gently sloping down and narrowing towards the tail. Their tail is long and well closed, and the legs are tight fitting and feather rich but not excessively long on the muffed. And there is also a clean legged variety of the Ice pigeon. Reference source: www.roysfarm.com