Pigeon Talk

[biophiliac]

I’M SO EXCITED ABOUT THEM!

I was thinking I may till the deep litter. Can’t decide whether that’s a good idea or a bad idea.

I didn't think about the deep litter.. pigeons will pick around in it and I don't know if that's good or bad. I put a layer of gravel over some stuff to keep the weeds down in the aviary. So far it seems to stay clean and they don't mind walking on it.

 

[WVduckchick]

I'm sort of at a loss here having never kept pigeons in a ground pen situation. I'm a little concerned about the parlor rollers being unable to fly up from the pen and getting wet/dirty. I'm sorry, but I am at a blank here.

I’m planning to add a platform (part wire, part solid) a few inches off the ground for them, taking up most of the “floor” space. I’ll add a ramp if they need it.
I’ll have to wing it once I see how they do.

 

[biophiliac]

I'm sort of at a loss here having never kept pigeons in a ground pen situation. I'm a little concerned about the parlor rollers being unable to fly up from the pen and getting wet/dirty. I'm sorry, but I am at a blank here.

I think most serious fanciers like to keep their birds up off the ground.

 

[WVduckchick]

I didn't think about the deep litter.. pigeons will pick around in it and I don't know if that's good or bad. I put a layer of gravel over some stuff to keep the weeds down in the aviary. So far it seems to stay clean and they don't mind walking on it.

I could add gravel. Hmmm. Good idea.

I think most serious fanciers like to keep their birds up off the ground.

Glad I’m not one of them “serious fanciers”.

I have also considered making more of a cage-inside-a-cage for the parlors, since they don’t fly. Just keep them up high, and likely separated from the Satinettes so they don’t mess with each other anyway.

Thanks for helping me brainstorm.

 

[sourland]

Glad I’m not one of them “serious fanciers”.

Yet. C'mon, we all know you.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Yet. C'mon, we all know you.

 

[WVduckchick]

Yet. C'mon, we all know you.

Dang. Can’t get nothin past you.

 

[CCUK]

Okay, if you insist.

From the time that I became mobile I was a collector of living things. I have always been intrigued by feathered creatures. So, at the tender age of 4 or 5 I had parakeets, chickens, and a best pekin buddy, Donald. Donald's story is not uplifting. Anyway my oldest sister married a really great man who to a large degree became an important male figure in my life. He took me to see a performing flock of Birmingham rollers knowing that they would interest me. Mind you that I was only 4 or 5 - I still remember seeing them and being amazed that pigeons could do that. I can't remember what I had for supper last night, but if I close my eyes and relax I can see those birds performing. They tell that when it was time to leave I cried. This freaked my sister and BIL out as I was the kid who never cried. Yeah, I know it will surprise you all, but I was a weird kid. I have had a special love for pigeons ever since.

So you were  at an early age then! That is a great moment that defines the man!

 

[CCUK]

I wouldn't have noticed if you hadnt said anything.. I have turn my phone sidways to view signatures and never do...

I like it Nat!!

X2! I'm always on my mobile so if I don't turn it I miss tons of useful info!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

X2! I'm always on my mobile so if I don't turn it I miss tons of useful info!

My phone goes wonky when I turn it and takes forever to straighten out agin so I dont do it much either..