Dan
Dan started Pigeonpedia in January 2020.
He has liked pigeons since he was young, when he fed them breadcrumbs in his local park, now he regularly takes his kids to do the same thing.
He started Pigeonpedia after noticing how few dedicated Pigeon websites there were online.
Articles
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Types
Dragoon Pigeon: Breed Guide
One of the oldest existent breeds, there is written evidence of the Dragoon Pigeon in 1735. Itself a breed developed through selective breeding, it is one of the…
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Types
Old German Owl Pigeon: Breed Guide
Known by the Germans as the Altdeutsches Mövchen, the Old German Owl Pigeon is a domestic fancy pigeon breed that originally came from Germany and is the starting model…
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Types
Egyptian Swift Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Egyptian Swift Pigeon is so named because its long wings and fast flight recall the swift. It has a short beak and long wings, along with a…
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Fun
Why Shouldn’t You Tell A Pigeon A Secret?
There’s a popular school maths activity sheet which asks “why shouldn’t you tell a pigeon a secret”? The answer is because it…”is a carrier”:
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Types
Antwerp Smerle Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Antwerp Smerle was one of the main pigeons that was used to breed the common homing pigeon. Known for their distinctive color patterns and fancy beaks, they…
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Fun
Is A Pigeon Pooping On You Good Luck?
Being pooped on by a pigeon is a folk sign of good luck, not something with any evidence behind it. The belief is common in Russia and Turkey,…
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Problems
Pigeon Poison: Why You Shouldn’t Use It
Poison should not be used to get rid of pigeons, even where they are a nuisance. Pigeonpedia strongly advises against it for these reasons: It’s cruel. Many poisons…
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Types
Oriental Roller Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Oriental Roller is from the family of roller pigeons. These are named for their ability to “roll” (somersault) in the air and are produced through selective breeding.…
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Types
Ice Pigeon (Eistaube): Colours, Breed Standard, Origin and Care
The Ice pigeon (German Eistaube, Polish Lazurek) is one of the oldest German colour pigeons. It is a sturdy, low-standing bird with a very pale ice-blue ground colour,…
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Keeping
5 Best Pigeon Feeders
Pigeons eat a lot of food and a good feeder can help keep the feed clean and dry while ensuring it is easy to access and food waste…
