Pigeon Talk

[biophiliac]

The 4" deep ones are sideways I think and imo I'd go at least 10", maybe even 12" wide. 10" high should be fine. The forward facing ones are less common and are deep enough for the bird to face forward, probably at least 8"deep.

 

[backyard pigeons]

The 4" deep ones are sideways I think and imo I'd go at least 10", maybe even 12" wide. 10" high should be fine. The forward facing ones are less common and are deep enough for the bird to face forward, probably at least 8"deep.

Ok! Thank you! I will probably do 12 long and 10 high. Thanks biophiliac.

 

[Pyxis]

@Pyxis have you dived into the pigeon genetics yet?

A little bit, not a ton. Which reminds me, I need to ask what color my tumblers are considered so I can fill out my entry form for the show.

 

[backyard pigeons]

A little bit, not a ton. Which reminds me, I need to ask what color my tumblers are considered so I can fill out my entry form for the show.

Ok, so are N N pigeons tumblers?

 

[Pyxis]

Ok, so are N N pigeons tumblers?

Yes, the full name of the breed is Romanian Naked Neck Tumblers

 

[backyard pigeons]

Yes, the full name of the breed is Romanian Naked Neck Tumblers

Ok! Thanks!

 

[Qwerty3159]

Anybody ever used these to feed your birds? I'm going to be out of state for four or five days next month and while I'm having someone look in on the birds once or twice I'd like to make it as easy as possible for them by using a feeder like this.
One issue I've run into was that these are very shallow and its easy for them to flick all the feed out. I think I'll try to get a square piece of plastic or some kind of drink carton and cut a small circular hole into it and then tape that over the tray at the bottom so that they can't be as picky.

 

[cavemanrich]

Anybody ever used these to feed your birds? I'm going to be out of state for four or five days next month and while I'm having someone look in on the birds once or twice I'd like to make it as easy as possible for them by using a feeder like this.
One issue I've run into was that these are very shallow and its easy for them to flick all the feed out. I think I'll try to get a square piece of plastic or some kind of drink carton and cut a small circular hole into it and then tape that over the tray at the bottom so that they can't be as picky.

I had the exact one pictured, and used for my chickens. Discontinued using since much of the feed was billed out.
Can I suggest since you need to feed your pigeons for a few days when away, make your own feeder.
Take a plastic gallon jug, and about 2 inches from bottom, cut out
2 1/2 inch diameter holes. Use your judgment on the diameter so pigeon is only able to insert head and neck , comfortably, and nothing more. Fill bottom with pigeon seeds, to below openings. allow pigeons to insert heads into jug to eat.

Blue line shows approximate holes.
Red line shows seed level.
Do a trial run to see how much seeds you need for estimated days away. Jug handle is good point to secure it from falling over.
For water, a dispenser like this is deep enough for pigeons. If not then hole opening can be made higher.

 

[Hokum Coco]

easy for them to flick all the feed out.

That is exactly one problem that feeder would be subject to but it would still serve the purpose in a pinch.

Check out the following links:

For pigeons I suggest 2" pvc or abs elbows

 

[biophiliac]

A little bit, not a ton. Which reminds me, I need to ask what color my tumblers are considered so I can fill out my entry form for the show.

I'm going to say ash-red dilute, aka yellow.
http://www.angelfire.com/ga/huntleyloft/nakedneck.html

This article describes why nearly all Nn pigeons are ash-red in base color.