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 …
We’ve all heard the old urban legend: if you feed pigeons uncooked rice they’ll explode. But while this is (thankfully) untrue, there are still certain foods that pigeons should and shouldn’t eat. Whether you’re feeding wild pigeons in your garden or looking after a new pet, it’s important that you give a pigeon the proper …
The Best Pigeon Food: The Optimum Diet For Your Pigeons Read More »
On the streets and in large cities, you often see pigeons eating anything they come across and can get their beaks on. However, if you’re considering keeping a pigeon as a pet and you want to gain a better understanding of what they eat, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I will …
You have probably heard the rumor that pigeons explode when they eat rice. In fact, you have possibly heard it quite a few times. This is a potent rumor that has managed to last for several decades. According to this rumor, the rice will expand when it enters the pigeon’s stomach. Consequently, the pigeon’s belly …
When we think of pigeons, we tend to think of them as the feathery fiends who won’t leave us alone as we’re trying to enjoy our lunch break in the park. They are notorious for pecking around picnic benches looking for leftover sandwich crusts (any flavor goes), and for pestering us as we sit outside …
There is a time-honored tradition of throwing uncooked rice at weddings. Traditionally thrown over the bride and groom when they exit the church, this rice is meant to symbolize the expansion of the family unit. Rice was likely chosen because it expands when it cooks, becoming an apt metaphor for the family becoming bigger through …
Do Pigeons Explode If They Eat Baking Soda or Rice? Read More »
Whether you’re surrounded by pigeons in your local park or you happen to have some tame pigeons in a coop in your yard, you should know the right food to give them otherwise you could possibly give them something poisonous. Considering pigeons spend a lot of time around humans in busy environments picking leftover crumbs …
What Do Pigeons Like To Eat? What’s Good For Them? Read More »
Pigeons and doves make unusual yet wonderful pets, and need a healthy, balanced diet to thrive. However, if you’re considering adopting one of these birds as a pet, you might not know what to feed a pigeon or a dove. In this article, I will cover the basics on what to feed your pet pigeon …
