Pigeons are very attentive parents, it is extremely rare for them to leave their babies alone in the nest. There should always be a parent present with the baby pigeons for the first four weeks...
Category: Baby Pigeons
The correct name for a baby pigeon is 'a Squab'. Baby pigeons are squabs until they reach the age of 4 weeks old. By 4 weeks old they are ready to take their first flight and will be almost as...
Yes adult pigeons do occasionally kill their babies. This behaviour is called scalping. The motives why aren’t clear. Typically pigeons are very attentive parents who don't leave...
Yes, pigeons do produce milk, it is called ‘crop milk’. Pigeons don’t have mammary glands like other animals, so crop milk isn’t the same as mammalian milk (which pigeons shouldn't drink...
Baby pigeons are usually ready to leave the nest almost a month after they have hatched. The average time is between 25-29 days after they break out of their shells, although this can depend on...
Whether you are just curious or keep pigeons as pets, learning more about their mating and reproduction habits can be either educational or helpful in caring for your birds. You’ve no doubt...