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Thank you guys. This is the coop they were raised in. It has a trap already but it is currently closed off. They traveled about 30 mins from their old home to ours. I'll have to ask about how they were trained but I'll tell you the story I was given.
They were sold in a group to a man. Bad storm came through and ripped off the roof and they were found the next day back at the woman's house in their old coop. Guy was contacted but never did come back to get them.....
We came accross them completely by accident. My husband and I were there to purchase a mini horse and she offered us the coop with the mates pair for $50. Yes. I said $50 for the whole shebang. We aren't stupid so of course we said yes. And now I have a beautiful pair of birds. The one will sit on the porch at the window and greet me as I walk down the pasture to them before flying back to the safety of their favorite spot. We did have them in a small bird cage as my son and I cleaned out the coop, laid down some straw we use for horse bedding and set out new food and water dishes. They seem content to stick it out in there. I will say that I wish there was also a screened window for the back side. We are completely surrounded by corn fields so it would be nice for them to see all sides. What kind of bath system would be good for them and what specific things can i (should) feed or avoid? This is completely new to us and we (as usual) have put the cart before the horse.
So here I am crash coursing so that I can ensure a quality of life for them that they deserve.

Also, how to I tell the Male from the female?
 
MatthewsHomestead said:
Thank you guys. This is the coop they were raised in. It has a trap already but it is currently closed off. They traveled about 30 mins from their old home to ours. I'll have to ask about how they were trained but I'll tell you the story I was given.
They were sold in a group to a man. Bad storm came through and ripped off the roof and they were found the next day back at the woman's house in their old coop. Guy was contacted but never did come back to get them.....
We came accross them completely by accident. My husband and I were there to purchase a mini horse and she offered us the coop with the mates pair for $50. Yes. I said $50 for the whole shebang. We aren't stupid so of course we said yes. And now I have a beautiful pair of birds. The one will sit on the porch at the window and greet me as I walk down the pasture to them before flying back to the safety of their favorite spot. We did have them in a small bird cage as my son and I cleaned out the coop, laid down some straw we use for horse bedding and set out new food and water dishes. They seem content to stick it out in there. I will say that I wish there was also a screened window for the back side. We are completely surrounded by corn fields so it would be nice for them to see all sides. What kind of bath system would be good for them and what specific things can i (should) feed or avoid? This is completely new to us and we (as usual) have put the cart before the horse.
So here I am crash coursing so that I can ensure a quality of life for them that they deserve.

Also, how to I tell the Male from the female?
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Wow! Good deal!:thumbsup

I don't think I would ever risk it with those birds, as they will likely try to find where they were previously located.

The males will coo, strut, and maybe peck a bit more than hens.

Here's what I feed. Any sort of mix specifically for pigeons will be good. If you can't find that, mix some grains together to get a 15% protein feed.
 

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I want to build an aviary so bad. Would love a gazebo style with the screened double door so no risk of escaping accidentally.... maybe one day....
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In the meantime, you can go with something quite simple. Your pigeon numbers are small now:gig(pigeon math is real)
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Something small or little bigger like below.
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You can make this from wood and hardware cloth. I circled the top portion size, as sufficient at this time. Attach to the outside of your loft, and provide a pop door/opening to get into from inside.
Your birds will enjoy being in the open air environment there. Also good area to place their bath pans.

After you raise a few clutches of young, (like 3 or 4 at least) the parents may decide to homeset to your location. Having their original loft is an advantage. :thumbsup
If they decide not to stay,,, they will return to original home location. There is of course no loft there any longer. I'm not sure what they will do when they arrive there. :idunno They may try to enter and stay at a barn/garage there. The original owner can then contact you to pick them up.
At this point you already have a flock of their of springs, which will stay at your house location.
Also once you have the young for keeps, consider the following.
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WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :highfive:
 
MatthewsHomestead said:
Also, how to I tell the Male from the female?
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Mistakes can be made no matter which method you choose to sex your pigeons.
If it lays an egg it is definitely female.
I find the best way to sex a bird it to ask another pigeon.
Check out the link the pigeon bowing and circling is ♂ the bird walking is ♀:

 
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