Cats and dogs are of course a popular choice of pet when it comes to rescuing an animal from a shelter. However, not many people realize that there are also loads of birds housed in shelters, too, who also need to find a loving home. Domestic pigeons can’t be released back into the wild. This …
Whether you own a pet bird or you are running a rescue centre that looks after various birds like pigeons and doves, you might be left wondering how to choose a cage for these types of birds. It is really important that you choose the correct housing for your bird so ensure that they are …
A subject which has limited sources available, and seems to be more of a ‘if you know, you know’ subject is the locations of pigeon and dove friendly rescue centers in the US. So, here we are going to detail a selection of the rescues that we have found that are pigeon and dove friendly. …
Baby pigeons are called ‘squabs,’ and pigeons will remain squabs until they are 4 weeks old. Baby pigeons are also known as ‘squeakers’ but squab is the correct name for them. At 4 weeks old they will be almost as big as a fully grown pigeon and will be ready to take their first flight. …
If you live in an urban community, then chances are you have probably seen pigeons scurrying around on the sidewalk, with their distinctive grey plumage becoming just another part of your daily surroundings. These days, many people view pigeons as vermin and they are considered a nuisance in many countries across the world, but what …
Pigeons are wonderfully versatile birds. Homing pigeons, or carrier pigeons, are birds that have been specially trained to carry messages that can weigh up to 50g between different places. It has been estimated that pigeons have been trained as carrier pigeons for roughly 5,000 years. In fact, these birds were once incredibly important methods of …
If you were building a bird from scratch, and you decided that one of its primary features would be that it was ridiculously difficult to tell males from females, the chances are you’d end up with something not a million miles from your common or garden pigeon. They are, not to put too fine a …
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Pigeons can be a nuisance in a variety of different ways, from their loud cooing to leaving bird droppings and feathers.Whether they’re swarming the space or leaving a trail of mess in their wake, pigeons can become comfortable invading areas while also carrying a variety of parasites and diseases.Whether you’re attempting to deter pigeons from …
Regardless of how ceremonious and romantic they may appear in movies and on TV – Dove releases are cruel to animals. Abandoning your pet dog in the middle of nowhere then speeding away, allowing a defenceless animal to fend on its own, is practically the same as releasing a bird that has no skills to …
Pigeon racing is still surprisingly popular, but it’s a dangerous sport for the birds involved. Racing enthusiasts seek to breed or buy champions carefully. They have complete control over all aspects of care in order to increase the probability of victory. Pigeon racers then unleash thousands of domesticated racing pigeons hundreds of kilometres from their …
