Pigeons and doves explained, from wild species to fancy breeds.
A towel, a cardboard box and a phone call will do more good than food or water. Here is the order to do things in.
Pigeons and doves form the family Columbidae, with more than 300 wild species around the world. This section…
Much of what pigeons do, from head-bobbing to preening and cooing, has a practical reason linked to feeding,…
Pigeons are among the oldest domesticated birds, and the feral pigeons found in cities descend from the rock…
Baby pigeons, called squabs, are fed crop milk by both parents and stay in the nest for about…
Pigeons tend to hide illness until it is advanced, so early changes in droppings, posture, breathing or appetite…
Pigeons kept as pets or in a loft need dry, well-ventilated housing, clean water, a suitable grain mix…
Pigeons mainly eat seeds and grains, and a healthy diet for kept birds also includes grit, clean water…
Pigeons stress easily and can be hurt by rough handling, so it helps to know how to hold…
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Work out your pigeon’s age.
“Is this a pigeon?”
Pick a spot, say how long you'll be there, and see the odds that a pigeon dropping lands on you. Then share your result.
Work out my oddsAdd a pigeon photo and get a mock-serious judge's scorecard, with a rosette to share.
Homing pigeons can return to their loft from release points hundreds of kilometres away, and pigeon racing times…
Pigeons learn quickly with patience, a regular routine and food rewards. This section explains how to tame a…
Pigeons have been eaten for centuries, and in the wild they are prey for many animals, from falcons…
Feral pigeons settle where they find food, shelter and ledges to nest on, so lasting fixes usually remove…
A Beginner's Guide to Pigeon Keeping. Practical care for pets, lofts and first-year keepers. $2.95 on Gumroad.
