Good additional pets for a backyard?

[furrybollocks]

Hey there,
My mom sent me a picture today of a beautiful male peacock and asked if we could get one. She was really disappointed when I said no since we live in the city, and then again when she asked if we could get koi! Our pond is just too small. I would love to be able to offer her some alternative animals that are equally as eye catching for our yard, but I have no idea where to start. We have five hens, a rabbit, three dogs, and many fish. Any suggestions?

 

[nchls school]

Pigeons and doves-they come in many shapes and sizes-look at pictures of pigeon breeds before dismissing the idea-some are quite eye catching.

 

[furrybollocks]

I've actually researched pigeons and doves! My biggest concern for that would be find a place for a small aviary, though I'm sure there's a corner or two that I could take up.

 

[nchls school]

I've actually researched pigeons and doves! My biggest concern for that would be find a place for a small aviary, though I'm sure there's a corner or two that I could take up.

Pigeons should be kept in a coop setting. Many varieties love to fly; even do acrobatics. Others are more ground dwellers only flying short distances. I used to raise pigeons not long ago. Rollers are great fun to watch fly. Fantails and pouters are unique.
Look at pictures of oriental frills and nuns; pretty birds. And pigeons are hardy and easy to care for.

 

[nchls school]

Maybe your mother would like these-Golden Pheasant. Pictures off the internet.

 

[furrybollocks]

Pigeons, doves, or song birds would be beautiful choices. If she asks again then I'll bring it up to her.

Those Golden Pheasents are beautiful! I did quite a bit of reading after your recommendation, but I could never quite find out if you can free range them or not. It would just be my yard, not traditional free range, and my fence is about 7 feet high. What do you think?

 

[MakelaNJoe]

i recently got a pair of Nigerian dwarves they are great! just like a dog! they are allowed with in city limits in most counties.

 

[nchls school]

Pigeons, doves, or song birds would be beautiful choices. If she asks again then I'll bring it up to her.

Those Golden Pheasents are beautiful! I did quite a bit of reading after your recommendation, but I could never quite find out if you can free range them or not. It would just be my yard, not traditional free range, and my fence is about 7 feet high. What do you think?

I have never had golden pheasant; only looked and drooled. But I suspect they are good fliers and would need to be in a run. Type your question into the search box at the top of this page-there are posts on this subject.

 

[furrybollocks]

From what I've found, most people keep their Goldens in the coop full time. That's a little disappointing, but since my chickens could get them sick it would probably be best. Id have to build another coop for them.

 

[furrybollocks]

What do you use your dwarves for, Makela?