Pigeon Talk

[Pyxis]

For how many years do pigeons typically reproduce? At what age do they start to slow down and no long lay? Or can they reproduce until they die?

 

[biophiliac]

For how many years do pigeons typically reproduce? At what age do they start to slow down and no long lay? Or can they reproduce until they die?

I'm not sure how long. I know online I have seen 7 + year old hens still in the breeding loft. I'm sure there is quite a bit of individual variation.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/when-do-pigeon-hens-stop-laying.308764/#post-3803581

This might help too...
http://mangile-pigeons.sperry-galligar.com/ContProd.html
noted the comparison to human reproduction is a bit weird.

 

[Hokum Coco]

For how many years do pigeons typically reproduce?

This is not a personal experience. I have heard by another fancier that he had a pigeon hen still breeding at 11+- years of age. Then again I had pigeons die because they became egg bound at 4+- years of age. There are too many variables to give a more concrete figure in my estimation.

 

[backyard pigeons]

For how many years do pigeons typically reproduce? At what age do they start to slow down and no long lay? Or can they reproduce until they die?

I have a 2011 hen that is still breeding. But their eggs aren't always fertile. But I know some one who is still breeding an 11 year old (I think) racer.

 

[WVduckchick]

I've been so preoccupied with my duck hen hatching for the last couple of days, I totally forgot that Duff's babies are due today! Maybe even yesterday?? I had the 16th in mind for some reason, but just checked my records. I'll have to look under her this evening.

My duck did great though, 10 little ducklings.

 

[backyard pigeons]

I've been so preoccupied with my duck hen hatching for the last couple of days, I totally forgot that Duff's babies are due today! Maybe even yesterday?? I had the 16th in mind for some reason, but just checked my records. I'll have to look under her this evening.

My duck did great though, 10 little ducklings.
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Looking good! Let us know when you check!

 

[cavemanrich]

Always a BLACK SHEEP in every family

 

[WVduckchick]

Always a BLACK SHEEP in every family
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Right?! Stands out like a sore thumb.

 

[WVduckchick]

Both have hatched. I only got sight of one baby, but saw both empty egg shells.
Daddy Breezy on the babes.

 

[biophiliac]

Both have hatched. I only got sight of one baby, but saw both empty egg shells.
Daddy Breezy on the babes.
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Yay! I confess the sat chicks are cuter than homers.