Do pigeons like to roost together?

[andythescot]

Hey everyone, just out of curiousity I was wondering if pigeons liked roosting together or if they prefer to sleep alone?

I raise chickens (I’ve always loved pigeons though) and they usually sleep snuggled together at night. But it seems that in most pigeon lofts the perches are designed for individuals to roost (T perches, V perches, etc.). Given the opportunity do they snuggle up like chickens? Or do they at least do that when it’s cold? Or do they just plain old like “me-time” when it’s time to roost?

Like I said, I’m just curious!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I’ve had some pigeons that nestle together and some that prefer to be solitary so in my experience a little bit of both lol

 

[Hokum Coco]

I was wondering if pigeons liked roosting together or if they prefer to sleep alone?

Yes and No. Pairs like to roost together and have contact with one another. This changes of course when the pairs are nesting the ♀ does the night shift and lion share of the nesting. There is a pecking order the same as with chickens. Most bird claim a roost in the loft and will allow other birds in close proximity. As long as they remain about 12" away from one another (wings reach). Like chickens the alpha birds claim the most desirable roost.

 

[igorsMistress]

I agree, depends on the bird. I've had them roost in pairs, groups and some move off a bit to be alone but they were younger birds without a mate yet. They didn't all snuggle up together, but the paired birds always slept next to their mates.

 

[jak2002003]

As every above said.

You won't find them all snuggled up in a row on a perch like chickens do. Once adult they like their own space and will peck any other pigeon that gets too close, or slap it with their wing.

Only exception is usually mated pairs or young birds fresh out of the nest.

 

[olayak]

I've had pet pigeons for over a decade. I agree with others, it depends on the pigeon, depends if they are a mated pair, depends on the time of day or night, etc. they're very smart and have very different personalities. depends on the pigeon!