Cristina Vulpe
Cristina Vulpe, DVM, PhD, is a registered veterinarian. She got her veterinary degree in 2011 and her PhD in veterinary oncology in 2015, and has worked with small animals from cats and dogs to guinea pigs and exotic birds. She originally wrote many of the health articles on Pigeonpedia and reviews health-related content.
Articles
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Health
Sour Crop in Pigeons: Problems & Prevention
Sour crop is a condition suffered by many species of birds including chickens, parrots and pigeons. Please note: this article is general information and is not a substitute…
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Nutrition
What Do Pigeons Eat? Complete Diet Guide
Pigeons are mainly seed and grain eaters. In the wild they eat seeds, grains, buds, leaves, berries and small amounts of insects, worms and snails. City pigeons add…
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Health
Pigeon Moulting: Everything You Need To Know
Pigeons moult once a year, slowly replacing their feathers over several months. In feral pigeons in the northern hemisphere, a study in the Journal of Avian Biology found…
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Nutrition
Vitamins For Pigeons: Which Do They Need Most?
Pigeons need vitamins A, E, C, D, K and the B group to stay healthy, whether they are show birds or pets. Most of these come from a…
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Baby Pigeons
How To Care For A Pigeon Egg
A pigeon egg can be cared for by keeping it in an incubator (opens in new tab) set at 37.2 to 37.5 °C with around 55 to 60%…
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Keeping
How To Cut A Pigeon’s Wings Correctly
Clipping a pigeon’s wing is ethically questionable and is usually only reasonable for an injured bird that could get into trouble if it flew off. The first time,…
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Facts
Pigeons (Columbidae): Facts, UK Types, Behaviour and Care
Pigeons and doves make up one bird family, the Columbidae, with more than 300 species worldwide (RSPB (opens in new tab)). When most people say “pigeon” they mean…
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Health
What To Do If You Find An Injured Pigeon
If you find an injured pigeon, contain it in a ventilated cardboard box lined with a towel, keep it somewhere warm, dark and quiet, and contact a vet…
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Health
Do Pigeons Have Good Eyesight?
Pigeons have eyes on the sides of their head, which gives them an almost all-round view. Each eye covers more than 180 degrees, and together they cover about…
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Health
Pigeon Lice: Everything You Need To Know About Them
Pigeon lice are external parasites (ectoparasites), like mites and fleas. Most species are chewing lice that feed on feathers and skin debris rather than blood. Healthy pigeons usually…
