Pigeon Catching

[DotTheHen]

Yes! Thank you, the crests and the itty bitty beaks are my favorite features on the owls

 

[Birbseeb]

Owls are my favorites, too!
Your hens are so cute!

 

[DotTheHen]

Question: what temperatures become too cold for them? I’m in the southeast, so it never gets below zero, but it can still get cold. I have a smaller little temporary shelter I can put them in when it gets cold. Thanks!

 

[backyard pigeons]

Question: what temperatures become too cold for them? I’m in the southeast, so it never gets below zero, but it can still get cold. I have a smaller little temporary shelter I can put them in when it gets cold. Thanks!

If they are protected from wind they can handle temps as low as -50. but if they are exposed to wind and rain a cold rainy twenty degree day will be their doom.

Just think though, ferals make it every year. these birds are resilient. You got this!

 

[DotTheHen]

Two out of four walls are completely sheltered. Only one wall of full wire, and then the door, which takes up a wall. The aviary is in a corner beside a large shed, backed against a garage. Not much wind gets to them, so I guess they’re good! Thanks-

 

[biophiliac]

Question: what temperatures become too cold for them? I’m in the southeast, so it never gets below zero, but it can still get cold. I have a smaller little temporary shelter I can put them in when it gets cold. Thanks!

My birds thrive in winter temps to the minus teens. If you think they need a bit more protection from the wind or drafts during your coldest months you could just cover some of the open wire side with some clear plastic. I always leave some openings for ventilation.

 

[DotTheHen]

My birds thrive in winter temps to the minus teens. If you think they need a bit more protection from the wind or drafts during your coldest months you could just cover some of the open wire side with some clear plastic. I always leave some openings for ventilation.

That’s a good idea! I know there’s also concern of frostbite. Will their little feet be protected from it with the covering?

 

[backyard pigeons]

That’s a good idea! I know there’s also concern of frostbite. Will their little feet be protected from it with the covering?

They can keep their feet warm. they have a soft cozy heater they bring them up into!

 

[DotTheHen]

Ahh I’ve seen mine do the flamingo

 

[biophiliac]

That’s a good idea! I know there’s also concern of frostbite. Will their little feet be protected from it with the covering?

Understand they protect their own little feets by using their insulated down coats. They may stand on one leg pulling the other up into the belly feathers, or squat down to cover both feet at once.