Pigeon Talk

[CCUK]

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any local pigeon people. There are a couple guys that occasionally show up to chicken swaps around here with them, but they just have tumblers. Once someone had fantails, but that's it.

I think your best bet is to contact the seller. I'm sure a reputable seller would try to help you or put it right. If not and they've palmed a few dodgy birds off on you, let it be known. I know this isn't the best situation considering you want to breed some but some will turn up. Probably where you least expect it.

 

[Pyxis]

Remind me, how many do you have?

Three - Twisty, the silver, and the bronze kite. I had had some tumblers too at one point but sold them to focus on the frillbacks. Plus I had bought them from one of the guys at the swap and he didn't even seem to know what breed they were, lol.

 

[PigeonLady]

A lone pigeon is a sad pigeon. You need to get at least two. Sexing them can be tricky... if you observe a mixed group of pigeons, the cockbirds will probably strut and coo. The hens may nod, OR they may strut and coo.
There is another way... while holding the bird securely, GENTLY run your fingers along the keel bone back toward the vent. The bone separates toward the back there. In a hen, the gap will be wider. In a cockbird, the gap will be more narrow. Takes a little practice!

 

[backyard pigeons]

Three - Twisty, the silver, and the bronze kite. I had had some tumblers too at one point but sold them to focus on the frillbacks. Plus I had bought them from one of the guys at the swap and he didn't even seem to know what breed they were, lol.

A lone pigeon is a sad pigeon. You need to get at least two. Sexing them can be tricky... if you observe a mixed group of pigeons, the cockbirds will probably strut and coo. The hens may nod, OR they may strut and coo.
There is another way... while holding the bird securely, GENTLY run your fingers along the keel bone back toward the vent. The bone separates toward the back there. In a hen, the gap will be wider. In a cockbird, the gap will be more narrow. Takes a little practice!

Hello! Do you have pigeons? Thanks for the tips!

 

[slorider18]

Got a short video update on my birds in their new loft. I also got some video of the first breeding boxes I made. Looking to make new ones and wanted some input. Take a look and tell what route I should go forward. I have materials to frame out boxes but have been trying to decide how to make the fronts.

 

[WVduckchick]

Got a short video update on my birds in their new loft. I also got some video of the first breeding boxes I made. Looking to make new ones and wanted some input. Take a look and tell what route I should go forward. I have materials to frame out boxes but have been trying to decide how to make the fronts.

Apparently no one wants the top roost closest to the corner

I use plastic dog food bowls. They seem to like them just fine. I also noticed the 2 nests being built now had lots of feathers, but I didn’t have much ruffage in the pen for them, so I grabbed a handful of leaves a couple days ago, and just dropped it in a corner. Today I noticed almost all of the leaves have been added to the two nest bowls.

I also ordered Belgian nest pads from Foy’s for the bottom of the bowls. I’m sure others have better ideas, but you might also get some ideas from Foy’s store.
https://www.foyspigeonsupplies.com/

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Well, I managed to connect via Facebook with possibly the biggest breeder of frillbacks in the country. And he says my birds are all cocks. Yay.

I mean I guess at least I know I really can accurately sight-sex them, lol. So that's a plus? Just sucks that I'm going to have to pay shipping, again, and spend money on more birds, again.

Just your luck!!

 

[backyard pigeons]

Got a short video update on my birds in their new loft. I also got some video of the first breeding boxes I made. Looking to make new ones and wanted some input. Take a look and tell what route I should go forward. I have materials to frame out boxes but have been trying to decide how to make the fronts.

Very nice loft! And video! I would recommend doing nesting boxes off the ground. They won't like nesting in the ground. Could you use the old loft for breeders and the new one for flyers?here you can see my boxes. They are actually built in. Highly regret not doing lock in ones.

 

[h2oratt]

A lone pigeon is a sad pigeon. You need to get at least two. Sexing them can be tricky... if you observe a mixed group of pigeons, the cockbirds will probably strut and coo. The hens may nod, OR they may strut and coo.
There is another way... while holding the bird securely, GENTLY run your fingers along the keel bone back toward the vent. The bone separates toward the back there. In a hen, the gap will be wider. In a cockbird, the gap will be more narrow. Takes a little practice!

Is this for me? I found the bird. Would like to be friends with chickens?

 

[cavemanrich]

A lone pigeon is a sad pigeon. You need to get at least two. Sexing them can be tricky... if you observe a mixed group of pigeons, the cockbirds will probably strut and coo. The hens may nod, OR they may strut and coo.
There is another way... while holding the bird securely, GENTLY run your fingers along the keel bone back toward the vent. The bone separates toward the back there. In a hen, the gap will be wider. In a cockbird, the gap will be more narrow. Takes a little practice!

I also know of this method of sexing. I think I posted it on the Pigeon Bulletin board some time ago. When I go to purchase pigeons,,,,,, If looking for a hen, I first pick out the smaller birds. I then double-check with the pelvic opening. Has worked for me very well. The person at the place I was purchasing the pigeons thought me this trick.
It was at the Live poultry store. They sold pigeons that fanciers no longer wanted to keep. Often times they were homers that lost races.
That is what fanciers do to loo$er$ in my area. The wager amounts are kept in the club confidentially. It is Gambling in varying scales.