what are the space requirements for pigeons and doves?

[chickenman98]

I am wanting some pigeons or doves but I have not been able to find the space requirements for them. Can someone help me? I also am wondering if there is a cage or something like that that I can order.
Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Lofty Dreams]

At least 2 square feet for the larger birds but the more the better

 

[chickenman98]

Ok. Thanks

 

[extraordinaryfowl]

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Is this the square footage they need on the ground?

 

[Lofty Dreams]

Yes but they like perches so like i mentioned earlier the more the better

 

[extraordinaryfowl]

Thanks!

 

[ThiefPouter06]

It also depends on if you let them out to fly, want to breed them, what breed and how big the flight cage. I also found that you can have alot of space but if you dont have many individual perch spaces they wont be happy. Some breeds are more territorial than others. I have found that Spanish pouters and bigger breeds claim a larger than normal territory. For example I had a 4ft by 4ft coop that housed three pair of pigeons (non breeding) easily, bu the same coop was too small for more than one pair of spanish pouters.

 

[Horizon Structures]

What do you suggest for flight cage?

 

[shelleyd2008]

I was told a minimum of 2 sq. ft. for a pair of ringneck doves, I would think pigeons would need twice the room since they are twice as big.