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  1. biophiliac

    Got my homing pigeons today!

    The water can be placed wherever they have access to it all day. [in winter when water freezes quickly I take out fresh water twice a day with the am and pm feed] They should get fresh water daily and the drinkers should be kept clean. I add about 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar per gallon...
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    Got my homing pigeons today!

    There is no one answer to the food question that will work for everybody. I believe it best not to leave the food out either in the loft or the flight pen, but rather let them eat and then pick up any leftovers and put them away. I do usually feed in the flight pen except like today it was...
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    Got my homing pigeons today!

    I do believe those birds are enjoying themselves already in that aviary! For baths I use a plastic or rubber pan with sides about 6 inches high, like a cat litter pan, or something larger. If you have many birds you can put out more than one. Some like to add a couple Tablespoons of borax(20...
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    Got my homing pigeons today!

    IMO you don't need to feel bad about dog training, as long as pigeons are treated well and protected from harm. Another member of this forum, @LamarshFish got into pigeons like you for training his dog. It wasn't long before the pigeon thing grew to a major hobby for him too! Lol Pigeons have...
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    Got my homing pigeons today!

    Congratulations on your foundation birds! They look good. I agree with prev advice. Don't fly these birds until you have a small flock of their offspring flying. I think pigeons enjoy two things most, flying and making babies. If you give them some nice nest boxes they should be happy to...
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