I've heard of that doves and pigeons poop a lot. Is this true? Ducks poop a lot for sure!
One thing a lot of people don't seem to realize is that pigeons can't poop any more than they eat, just like any other bird.
What do you mean by that?One thing a lot of people don't seem to realize is that pigeons can't poop any more than they eat, just like any other bird.
Pigeons poop just as much as they eat.
I see. I doubt whether I want doves/pigeons considering the development of the young is altricial in these birds, while game birds, waterfowl, and ratites develop precocial.
Personally I find this trait makes pigeons that more endearing (which only last less than 30 days).
I, on the contrary, see this trait as a drawback since their altricial development means they're helpless after birth. They're immobile and will need to be fed regularly every day with a highly specialized formula due to their inability to eat on their own, which I've never done before! Precocial birds are much easier for me because they're mobile and can already feed on their own without having to be fed after hatching.
