Keeping pigeons with bantys?

[Petra_Farms]

I have a small banty coop with only two chickens in it right now, I was wondering what I should think about if trying to get a mixed flock with bantams and pigeons! Would the pigeons need a separate roosting/nesting area? I’m already planning on adding more perches for them that the chickens can’t reach. The coop isn’t that tall, but it’s taller and wider than the dog cages I see people keeping their pigeons in a lot! And help, tips, and things to think about are greatly appreciated!

This would also be my first time keeping pigeons, and I may swap out one of the chickens because one of them may be a roo (which we can’t keep in town)

 

[cavemanrich]

I kept pigeons, and chickens, but not together totally. I can explain further if needed.
I currently only have 5 bantams, and they are pets.
Pigeons do need an aviary, and do like to loft fly. So that means separate housing arrangements for the two groups.
Not sure what size dog cages you are referring to. Post some pictures of your coop. Also indicate your general area. since it is not in your profile. Different zones, weather-wise means different suggestions offered.
Just a little preventive advice. If you do get pigeons,, soon you may have offspring's. If your baby pigeons do fall out of nest,,,, and your chickens have access. well the results are not pleasant.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Petra_Farms]

I kept pigeons, and chickens, but not together totally. I can explain further if needed.
I currently only have 5 bantams, and they are pets.
Pigeons do need an aviary, and do like to loft fly. So that means separate housing arrangements for the two groups.
Not sure what size dog cages you are referring to. Post some pictures of your coop. Also indicate your general area. since it is not in your profile. Different zones, weather-wise means different suggestions offered.
Just a little preventive advice. If you do get pigeons,, soon you may have offspring's. If your baby pigeons do fall out of nest,,,, and your chickens have access. well the results are not pleasant.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

If you could explain further that would be amazing!

I’ve seen a lot of people keeping their indoor pigeons in an XL metal dog crate, as they’re out most of the day, which is how it’ll be if I get my own pigeon(s). I’d have them be indoors with me whenever possible

I’ll try my best to grab some photos tomorrow because it’s dark out! After more thought though I do think building them a separate place of their own will probably be the best bet, just because the coop only goes up to my chest (5’8)

I live in the PNW!

When I get pigeons I am not planning on mixing males and females! My parents wouldn’t like having more birds randomly being born around lol, and definitely noted if I ever do decide to breed them someday

 

[cavemanrich]

If you could explain further that would be amazing!

I kept my pigeons in a loft that I built in the back of my garage inside. There is access to a small aviary outside. The loft has about 60 square foot floorplan. During winter I house my pet chickens inside the garage. (small flock of pets) I divide the loft into 2 separate condos for minter.

View of aviary, and release spot. (for outdoor flying) Small port door into loft on left side of picture.

Below;
Chicken winter accommodations inside loft.

So now lets get to keeping a pigeon inside your home. It is very much possible to do so. You can set up a dog cage, but don't need it closed all the time. Pigeon will go inside randomly to eat,, drink,, and sleep. Can be trained to drop gumdrops below a certain perch spot outside of cage.
@Serin keeps indoor pigeons, He may be able to advise you much better than I in such matters.
Here you can read some posts.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pigeon-talk.1276029/post-28721663

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pigeon-talk.1276029/post-28730870