New to pidgeons and doves

[RogerTheChicken]

Thanks for the help everyone, I might be getting some tommorow

 

[Twistedfeather]

Tell us how it goes

 

[RogerTheChicken]

Tell us how it goes 

didn't get to get any, it rained will have to wait until next weekend

 

[Gurdy]

I've been rehabbing pigeons for close to 30 years and have 70 pigeons of assorted breeds.You have gotten some good advise here. I do think you need to do a little bit more investigating and educating yourself about keeping pigeons before you go get some. There is quite a bit to it. They are much more difficult than keeping chickens.
Pigeons are amazing. They mate for life and both mom and dad take turns incubating the eggs and raising the babies. Pigeon hens lay eggs about every 28 days, year round. Once their chicks are about 10 days old, the mom and dad start a new nest near by, coming back to the first nest only to feed the babies.
Pigeons do have babies all year long and one can easily be over run with pigeons if they don't replace the eggs with wooden or plastic ones. It's important to replace the eggs and let the couple go through the incubation process rather than just take the eggs away. The incubation time lets the hen rest and store calcium which can be easily depleted without the rest time.
Pigeons need a different seed mix from chickens or wild birds. They need a pigeon mix. Look for one that has at least 14% protein. They also need pigeon grit and calcium supplement.
Because pigeons mate for life, it's very important to have couples. If you have too many cock birds, there will be major problems in your loft.
Pigeons need a minimum of 2 1/2 sq feet of floor space per bird.
They are prone to canker infections which can come on by times of stress. Stress includes drastic weather change, mating, predator around, etc. Most hatch with the parasite that causes the infection but manage it unless stressed. Pigeon supplies can be purchased on line at Jedd's Pigeon Supply, Foy's Pigeon Supply, MercaSystem, etc. The medicine has the active ingredient, Metronidazole. The pigeon supply also has wooden and plastic eggs.
Best of luck to you.

 

[RogerTheChicken]

I've been rehabbing pigeons for close to 30 years and have 70 pigeons of assorted breeds.You have gotten some good advise here. I do think you need to do a little bit more investigating and educating yourself about keeping pigeons before you go get  some. There is quite a bit to it. They are much more difficult than keeping chickens.
Pigeons are amazing. They mate for life and both mom and dad take turns incubating the eggs and raising the babies. Pigeon hens lay eggs about every 28 days, year round. Once their chicks are about 10 days old, the mom and dad start a new nest near by, coming back to the first nest only to feed the babies.
Pigeons do have babies all year long and one can easily be over run with pigeons if they don't replace the eggs with wooden or plastic ones. It's important to replace the eggs and let the couple go through the incubation process rather than just take the eggs away. The incubation time lets the hen rest and store calcium which can be easily depleted without the rest time.
Pigeons need a different seed mix from chickens or wild birds. They need a pigeon mix. Look for one that has at least 14% protein. They also need pigeon grit and calcium supplement.
Because pigeons mate for life, it's very important to have couples. If you have too many cock birds, there will be major problems in your loft.
Pigeons need a minimum of 2 1/2 sq feet of floor space per bird.
They are prone to canker infections which can come on by times of stress. Stress includes  drastic weather change, mating, predator around, etc. Most hatch with the parasite that causes the infection but manage it unless stressed. Pigeon supplies can be purchased on line at Jedd's Pigeon Supply, Foy's Pigeon Supply, MercaSystem, etc. The medicine has the active ingredient, Metronidazole. The pigeon supply also has wooden and plastic eggs.
Best of luck to you.

thank you, I will get on the web sites

 

[clawstar]

Hi! I have quail and I want a few pigeons to go with them...
1) what is the tamest type? Must be small as we'll (about coturnix quail size or slightly larger)
2) how much wind proof area do they need?
3) anything else I NEED to know?

 

[frankiefeathers]

I have to two rock doves I have hand fed them since they were 10 days old they are doing well but do not want to eat on their own I hand feed them in the am and once in the pm by pm there crops are empty they are atleast 40 days now I have never had this problem they don't even want to drink water they want to eat but only from my hand any suggestions

 

[farmer0308]

Hi where can I order a small amount of doves most places makes u buy thirty I only want like 8 through 15

 

[ZookieBoo]

I have been raising a baby mourning dove and I have a few questions and concerns. I need suggestions and answers. Please point me in the right direction if you can not help.

I found an egg in my yard a few weeks ago and I took it in. I incubated it for a few days and by some miracle it hatched! We named her Mardi and she's a sweetie. She is now 2 1/2 weeks old now and I was wondering:
-When will she start flying?
-She is starting to eat less and less. Is that good or bad?
-She refuses to eat regular seed even though I've been trying to ween her off it for the last couple of days. When will she finally eat it?
-Same question as above except with water...

I really love her and she seems to enjoy us too. We want the best life for her and to make sure she's happy. My husband and I try to spoil her lots, but we need to know the answers to these concerns.