Handling
Pigeons stress easily and can be hurt by rough handling, so it helps to know how to hold one before you need to. This section explains how to catch a pigeon safely and move it in a box, how to bathe it, what pigeon pants are and what to do with a dead bird. If a pigeon is injured or unwell, contact a vet or a pigeon rescue.
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Handling
How To Dispose Of A Dead Pigeon: 6 Tips
If you find a dead pigeon in the UK, the government’s advice is not to touch it and to report it to Defra, online or on 03459 33…
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Handling
How To Bathe a Pigeon in 7 Easy Steps
A pigeon’s feathers need to be taken care of. A pigeon will preen itself and also carry out regular feather maintenance but as an owner, you can also…
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Handling
10 Pigeon Friendly Rescue Centres
Not every animal or wildlife rescue accepts pigeons, so it is worth knowing where to look before you need help. In the UK, the quickest routes are a…
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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…
