Est. 2020 · Health pages checked by a vet

A field guide to feral, racing and fancy pigeons, and the people who look after them.

Dan
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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

  1. Types

    The Nicobar Pigeon Gizzard Stone: Jewellery and Other Threats

    The Nicobar pigeon is listed as Near Threatened. Habitat loss, hunting for food and trapping for the pet trade are the main threats, and the bird is also…

  2. Health

    Pigeon Green Poop: Causes & Treatments

    Green pigeon poop most often means the bird hasn’t been eating, so its droppings are mostly bile. It can also be a sign of illness, such as paramyxovirus,…

  3. Health

    Pigeon With Yellow Poop: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

    Yellow droppings in a pigeon are a symptom, not a disease. They can follow a change in diet (fresh carrots and other vegetables and fruit can change the…

  4. Types

    Dutch Cropper Pigeon: Breed Guide

    The Dutch Cropper is a large fancy pigeon with a balloon chest and well-feathered legs. It is often described as the oldest and largest fancy pigeon breed of…

  5. Nutrition

    Turmeric For Racing Pigeons: Benefits & Does It Actually Help?

    Turmeric is a spice that people have used in traditional medicine for a very long time. Please note: this article is general information and is not a substitute…

  6. Types

    Parrot Pigeon Hybrids: Do They Exist + All You Need To Know

    Parrot pigeon hybrids do not exist: parrots and pigeons are too genetically different to interbreed, and even if they mated, no offspring would result. Some pigeons, such as…

  7. Racing

    Pigeon Courier Services; US, UK, CA, AUS & India

    Pigeons are shipped by specialist pigeon courier services that use purpose-made bird boxes. Reputable couriers are listed below by country: the U.S.A, U.K, Canada, Australia and India. Pigeon…

  8. Keeping

    How to Attract Pigeons to a Dovecote

    A dovecote is a great aesthetic addition to any garden with the added bonus of attracting pigeons. To attract pigeons to your dovecote, you need: A dovecote that…

  9. Problems

    Dealing With A Neighbour’s Pigeon Nuisance: 5 Tips

    A neighbour’s pigeons, whether pets or wild birds they feed, can cause mess or damage, but in almost every case the problem is a minor annoyance, and the…

  10. Types

    Seagull Pigeon Hybrids: Do They Exist + All You Need To Know

    Seagull pigeon hybrids do not exist. Gulls and pigeons are too distantly related to cross-breed successfully. Where Did The Seagull Pigeon Hybrid Come From? There are probably a…