Feral pigeons are among the world’s least popular birds. It’s hard for many of us to believe that there was a time little more than half a century ago when pigeons were popular pets, and racing pigeons was a competitive sport. It is even harder for many of us to believe that there was a …
Want to Feed Some Pigeons? Here’s Everything You Need to Know If you’ve ever observed pigeons in the street, you’ll have noticed that they don’t appear to be particularly fussy eaters, and true enough, they aren’t. From insects, to fries, to pastry, to pizza, to hamburgers… there is very little that isn’t on the menu …
A domestic pigeon released into the wild lacks the skills necessary for survival. These gentle creatures are unable to find food, and can’t protect themselves from dangerous predators. A life outside an aviary isn’t a kindness for them, it’s a cruelty. Many people are unaware of the disastrous consequences of releasing domesticated pigeons, and assume …
How To Create An Aviary For Rescued Pigeons (Or Doves) Read More »
For some people, a cosy cottage is enough to meet all their needs. For some, a mansion. Pigeons tend to be somewhere in between the two – they like a little space to spread their wings, but also a place they can settle into and make their own.If you keep pigeons, either as pets or …
3 Of The Best Pigeon Lofts You Can Buy – And Why You Should Buy Them Read More »
There won’t be many instances in your life where you find yourself wanting to catch a pigeon. However, the need may arise if you live in an area with lots of these birds. Whether it’s to help a pigeon who looks unwell or relocating a flock of birds you would rather roost elsewhere, capturing pigeons …
We all want to keep our pet pigeons as healthy as possible, and while that of course includes taking your pigeon to the vet regularly, it also means regularly checking that your pigeon has worms, which can cause a host of problems if left untreated. Worms are commonly found in pigeons, so it’s a good idea …
If you are thinking about fostering doves and pigeons or you are simply hoping to keep them as pets, then you will need to find ways to prevent them from reproducing. Both of these birds can pair with one another if you have more than one, and if you don’t want them to reproduce, then …
Pigeons are everywhere, you can hardly go out in a town or city without seeing a flock of them. But have you ever seen a baby pigeon? Probably not. So where are they all? And what do they look like? Let’s take a deep dive into everything you need to know about baby pigeons and …
What Does A Baby Pigeon Look Like? Why Do We Never See Them? Read More »
Doves and pigeons are two birds that are perceived very differently. Culturally, we associate doves with romance, celebrations, peace and unity. By contrast, poor pigeons are mainly thought of as pests! We tut when we see flocks of them gathered in parks and plazas, and we view them as mangy, diseased and annoying. But on …
The Difference Between A Dove Vs A Pigeon Explained Read More »
Ah, pigeons: the likelihood is that you have seen these winged creatures many times throughout your life, probably more than any other type of bird. They seem to be everywhere you go, no matter where you are and what time of year it is, and unlike other birds, they seem to be pretty comfortable hanging …
