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
How Cold Is Too Cold For Pigeons?
For a healthy adult pigeon in good feather, there is no fixed temperature that is too cold. Pigeons live through northern winters in Canada and the US, and…
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Health
How Do Pigeons Mate: The Mechanics Of Pigeon Sex
Pigeons mate by pressing their cloacas (the opening under the tail) together for a second or two, after a courtship of bowing, cooing and billing. Most pairs stay…
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Keeping
How to Sex a Pigeon: Everything You Need To Know
Male and female pigeons look alike, so sexing a pigeon means checking several features over time: claws, cloaca, wings, vocalisation and behaviour. A pigeon seen laying eggs is…
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Keeping
Pigeons as Pets: Do They Make Good Pets and How to Keep Them
Pigeons can make good pets. They are calm, quick to learn routines and often bond closely with their people. What they need is a large indoor cage with…
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Types
The Difference Between a Dove Vs a Pigeon Explained
Scientifically, doves and pigeons are the same thing. They belong to the same taxonomic family, which has 344 known species, 13 of them now extinct, and no scientific…
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Baby Pigeons
How to Take Care of a Baby Pigeon Properly
If you have found a baby pigeon, the most useful things you can do are keep it warm, keep it in a dark and quiet box, and get…
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Baby Pigeons
How Long Do Pigeon Eggs Take to Hatch?
Pigeon eggs usually hatch 17 to 19 days after the parents start sitting on them, most often on day 18. The parents only start sitting properly once the…
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Nutrition
The Best Pigeon Food: the Optimal Diet for Your Pigeons
For most pet pigeons, a premixed bag of pigeon pellets or pigeon feed (opens in new tab) gives a good nutritional balance. Pet stores sell many seed types…
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Behavior
Why Do Pigeons Have Bad Feet?
Pigeons, especially those living in towns and cities, often have damaged or misshapen feet. Knowing what causes these problems helps pet owners prevent them and helps anyone keep…
