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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Baby Pigeons
How Many Eggs Does a Pigeon Lay?
Pigeons usually lay two eggs at a time, and in rare cases three. Baby pigeons are seldom seen, but the idea that baby pigeons don’t exist is a…
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Behavior
Can Pigeons Swim?
Generally, no. Pigeons are not swimmers and do not have the swimming instinct that many other birds have, although they are not afraid of water. Their bodies are…
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Facts
Why Do Pigeons Have Red Eyes? Pigeon Eye Colour Explained
Pigeons’ eyes look red or orange because the iris holds yellow-orange pigments called pteridines on top of reflective guanine crystals, and blood vessels in the outer iris add…
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Behavior
What Sound Does a Pigeon Make?
Pigeons make a soft, low cooing sound, usually written as “coo” or “croo-croo”. They also make short grunts when they feel threatened, baby pigeons squeak and peep for…
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Baby Pigeons
What Does a Baby Pigeon Look Like? Why Do We Never See Them?
A newly hatched baby pigeon, called a squab, has pink skin, a large beak and patches of yellow fluff. Within a week dark pin feathers start pushing through.…
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Handling
Pigeon Pants: What Are They & Where to Buy Them
Pigeon pants are a harness for a pet pigeon with a built-in diaper that catches its droppings, so they don’t end up all over your house. They also…
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Handling
How to Catch a Pigeon Safely Without Hurting It
To catch a pigeon safely you need to get close and pick it up without hurting it, which can be tricky. The UK alone has an estimated 465,000…
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Training
How to Train a Pigeon to Sit on Your Shoulder
Pigeons can be trained to sit on your shoulder. The steps are below. Pigeon Shoulder Training Before starting this training you need to ensure that the pigeon you…
