Est. 2020 · Health pages checked by a vet

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

Section · 24 articles

Keeping

Housing, feeding and day-to-day care for pigeons kept as pets or in a loft.

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    Diamond Dove Care: How to Keep Diamond Doves as Pets

    The diamond dove (Geopelia cuneata) is a small, quiet Australian dove and a popular aviary and pet bird. At 19 to 24 cm long and around 33 g,…

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    9 Places to Buy Pigeons in New York

    Pigeons can be bought in New York from breeders, pigeon clubs, shops and online sellers. Local fanciers are a good first contact, as they know which sellers are…

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    Pigeons For Sale in Michigan: 7 Places

    Pigeons can be bought in Michigan from breeders, pigeon associations and clubs, and online sellers. Local associations and clubs are the best place to start, as they know…

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    Pigeons For Sale in Vancouver: 6 Places 

    Pigeons for sale in the Vancouver area can be found through local pigeon associations, pet shops with pigeon experience and breeders. Associations and specialist shops are the best…

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    Pigeon Shows in the USA and UK

    Pigeon shows are held in most countries where pigeon fancying is a popular hobby. Many countries have a national association or organization that acts as an umbrella for…

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    How To Make Nest Boxes For Pigeons: Simple Nest Box Plan

    This plan builds a simple wooden nest box for pigeons, like the one pictured below, for about $30 in materials, not including tools. Recommended Tools: Mitre saw Circular…

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    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…

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    Pigeon Lofts For Sale UK – New & Used

    Pigeon lofts for sale on eBay UK, new and used, are rounded up below. The buttons below jump to lofts by budget: As an eBay Partner, we may…

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    What is a Dovecote?

    A dovecote (or dovecot) is a structure built to house domesticated pigeons, giving them a safe home base. Today the same kind of building is often called a…

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    Can You Keep a Wild Pigeon as A Pet?

    In the UK, feral pigeons and other wild pigeons are protected wild birds, so you cannot simply catch a healthy one and keep it. The law does allow…