Pigeon care basics? What are basic pigeon housing requirements?

[black_cat]

@black_cat sand is fine but keep in mind pigeons have strong wings and will fling it around, may be easier to do puppy pads wieghted down instead. Sand can also get stinky and muddy if wetted. If you have enough space try a pie pan, pigeons LOVE baths (even in sub zeros) take a pan of water and splash it around, baby may just be drinking when you're not there too, I'm in Texas and the birds are pretty good at temp regulation, I see my birds take a drink once to twice an hr in 95+° so I wouldn't worry, pigeons aren't like parrots in that they're keen on self harm if depressed, they'll eat and drink but won't be overly active or make noise. Baby will settle in eventually, you can tell by a glance that birds not even a year, it has time to learn

We did a pie pan with water and pigeon didn't take any interest. We placed her in it and she just hopped back to her roost. It took up a lot of space so we took it out. Friend's dad is going to build something tomorrow! He'd rather build it with stuff that they have on hand (they have lots of building materials) than buy something new. We're going to do 3x3x3 loft with 3x3x3 aviary. Should the loft be larger and the aviary smaller? What are good proportions? Yep, pigeon is not active almost at all and not making noise. The tag says 2020 on it, which I'm told means that the bird was born this year?

 

[black_cat]

Having trouble finding pigeon feed near me. Is dove food ok?

 

[backyard pigeons]

Would you be able to recognize a male vs female from a picture? Pigeon has mostly just sat quietly without making any noise.
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if I had to GUESS, in gonna say male. But, that's only a guess.

We did a pie pan with water and pigeon didn't take any interest. We placed her in it and she just hopped back to her roost. It took up a lot of space so we took it out. Friend's dad is going to build something tomorrow! He'd rather build it with stuff that they have on hand (they have lots of building materials) than buy something new. We're going to do 3x3x3 loft with 3x3x3 aviary. Should the loft be larger and the aviary smaller? What are good proportions? Yep, pigeon is not active almost at all and not making noise. The tag says 2020 on it, which I'm told means that the bird was born this year?

that loft sounds good. I wouldn't change it.

Yep, a 2020 band means it hatched this year. You see, you can't buy pigeon bands that are registered for next year. They are available to buy starting December 15th at some places. But by the time they are packed, mailed, and arrived, it's usually about his January with Christmas shopping done online now days.

 

[backyard pigeons]

Having trouble finding pigeon feed near me. Is dove food ok?

Do you have a photo? or the ingredients?

 

[black_cat]

Do you have a photo? or the ingredients?

https://www.petsmart.com/bird/food-...kaytee-supreme-dove-wild-bird-food-55198.html

 

[black_cat]

if I had to GUESS, in gonna say male. But, that's only a guess.
that loft sounds good. I wouldn't change it.

Yep, a 2020 band means it hatched this year. You see, you can't buy pigeon bands that are registered for next year. They are available to buy starting December 15th at some places. But by the time they are packed, mailed, and arrived, it's usually about his January with Christmas shopping done online now days.

We have named our pigeon friend Blueberry. Planning to get another from the craigslist person.... I'm paying for the pigeon, and also $20 to whichever adult ends up doing the driving as it's quite a long trip. You said that to make sure that if we end up with a male and a female they won't hatch chicks the way is to just give them fake eggs? I really don't need more than 2 or 3 pigeons and don't want to deal with that hassle of the whole 'baby pigeon' thing.

 

[backyard pigeons]

https://www.petsmart.com/bird/food-...kaytee-supreme-dove-wild-bird-food-55198.html

that might work. Let me tag @biophiliac ..

I think it will work if nothing better arises. But, always look for better (and cheaper!) Food.

We have named our pigeon friend Blueberry. Planning to get another from the craigslist person.... I'm paying for the pigeon, and also $20 to whichever adult ends up doing the driving as it's quite a long trip. You said that to make sure that if we end up with a male and a female they won't hatch chicks the way is to just give them fake eggs? I really don't need more than 2 or 3 pigeons and don't want to deal with that hassle of the whole 'baby pigeon' thing.

nice name.take your time looking for a pigeon, one will pop up nearby if you're patient. Your one bird is okay with it a friend for several weks.

Yes, when your pigeons lay eggs, to avoid them hatching, place takes under them. A large white marble can work to. Anything about the size of a quarter, or a little bigger.

You can find cheaper, so just look around.

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...FjAAegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw2a5WfF-Tdi44QfaCu_zGHL

 

[black_cat]

that might work. Let me tag @biophiliac ..

I think it will work if nothing better arises. But, always look for better (and cheaper!) Food.
nice name.take your time looking for a pigeon, one will pop up nearby if you're patient. Your one bird is okay with it a friend for several weks.

Yes, when your pigeons lay eggs, to avoid them hatching, place takes under them. A large white marble can work to. Anything about the size of a quarter, or a little bigger.

You can find cheaper, so just look around.

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...FjAAegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw2a5WfF-Tdi44QfaCu_zGHL

Thanks for the link! I've found a better food: https://www.chewy.com/versele-laga-classic-pigeon-food/dp/259124 I was hoping to get just one of the 5lb bags a first to avoid me blowing all my cash at once, but looks like that's what's happening. I think that this will be good for my though...this will be my first almost completely on-my-own pet. I do all of the chicken care and maintenance, but my parents are paying for things and helping out. I'm very excited for this!

 

[black_cat]

that might work. Let me tag @biophiliac ..

I think it will work if nothing better arises. But, always look for better (and cheaper!) Food.
nice name.take your time looking for a pigeon, one will pop up nearby if you're patient. Your one bird is okay with it a friend for several weks.

Yes, when your pigeons lay eggs, to avoid them hatching, place takes under them. A large white marble can work to. Anything about the size of a quarter, or a little bigger.

You can find cheaper, so just look around.

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...FjAAegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw2a5WfF-Tdi44QfaCu_zGHL

They're all 'close' in that I could do the drive in one day....there is the small matter of 'I can't legally drive' though. All the options that I've found are about 2 hour round trips. I can't seem to find any closer. If I could drive, you bet I'd be getting another pigeon tomorrow!

 

[backyard pigeons]

Thanks for the link! I've found a better food: https://www.chewy.com/versele-laga-classic-pigeon-food/dp/259124 I was hoping to get just one of the 5lb bags a first to avoid me blowing all my cash at once, but looks like that's what's happening. I think that this will be good for my though...this will be my first almost completely on-my-own pet. I do all of the chicken care and maintenance, but my parents are paying for things and helping out. I'm very excited for this!

Nice! That's like work. I think that if you buy two bags, you get free shipping! 100 pounds of feed would last you a year and a few months though! Haha.