Pigeon Catching

[cavemanrich]

Get Homers, that way if they do escape, are more likely to find way back home. Most other pigeons, if they loft fly from your aviary will find their way back,,,,,,,, Except if they are scattered, and fly away too far, as in a HAWK PURSUIT.

 

[backyard pigeons]

No sign of him. I

I am so sorry! Loss is a part of being a pigeon fancier.

MAYBE hatch one or two babies.

hahaha! That's what WE all say.

After all, it all started with four pigeons for me. Now I have 60.

 

[backyard pigeons]

Btw, I recommend any breed that YOU like! I will say though, buy young birds if possible. That way, they will settle to you if they do escape. I also recommend doing a food call every time you feed, so when one escapes you can call it back. I always whistle when I feed my birds.

My favorite breeds ( if it helps on your choices) are homers, Portuguese tumblers, and I also like figuritas (although I don't have any).

 

[DotTheHen]

Do multiple breeds get along well together? I love the way the English Owl and Turbit pigeons look, but I don’t want to cause fighting if I have a mixed flock. And on the subject of squabs and mixed flocks, do two different breed pigeons ever breed/bond together? Thanks everyone for all the help

 

[backyard pigeons]

Do multiple breeds get along well together? I love the way the English Owl and Turbit pigeons look, but I don’t want to cause fighting if I have a mixed flock. And on the subject of squabs and mixed flocks, do two different breed pigeons ever breed/bond together? Thanks everyone for all the help

Yes! Its fine to mix breeds. They will get along (but there's still going to be a pecking order!). You can cross breed pigeons, that's fine. But when you do, if you ever have to sell them, let the buyer know that they are mutts. To many crosses are sold as pure birds, which is frustrating.

 

[DotTheHen]

I don’t think I would sell any, but yes I’ll be sure to advertise correctly if I do!

 

[DotTheHen]

The two new hens

 

[backyard pigeons]

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What breeds? They are pretty!

The two new hens

 

[DotTheHen]

Not completely sure! I believe one is English owl and one is a roller that doesn’t roll.

 

[biophiliac]

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The two new hens

Sooo pretty! Love the little crest.