Hi, I'm Budgie Dad, and I'm looking for ways to recover 2 abandoned homing pigeons

[Budgie Dad]

Why are my messages saying "awaiting moderator approval"? I'm just curious as it didn't say that before.

 

[Budgie Dad]

Oh never mind

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you in this poultry lovers community.

 

[sourland]

They're technically my neighbor's landlord's birds, but if only one returns I will likely ask to take it as I have a large outdoor aviary and a bird room, and I've always loved pigeons.

How well would a homing pigeon adapt to more "domestic" life? I mean, going outside frequently (daily) in an aviary, but being treated as more of a pet, and likely having an indoor setup too?

Outdoors in an aviary would be fine, but inside might be problematic for you . Pigeon dander is extremely allergenic to some people and can cause problems. Given your stated allergies this could cause problems.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! Good luck with the pigeons.

Merry Christmas!

 

[Budgie Dad]

Outdoors in an aviary would be fine, but inside might be problematic for you . Pigeon dander is extremely allergenic to some people and can cause problems. Given your stated allergies this could cause problems.

I do have a bird room fortunately! But we'll cross that bridge when we get to it I suppose.

 

[Budgie Dad]

Turns out they were only there 6 weeks prior... is that long enough to coop train them?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Yes you can repost this question in our Doves and Pigeon forum, definitely do that for more help. Good luck with these birds! 🕊

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[N F C]

Would it be allowed to repost there?

Yes you can, it could be helpful to you.