Keeping
Housing, feeding and day-to-day care for pigeons kept as pets or in a loft.
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Keeping
Free Dovecote Plans – Build Your Own Dove House
These free plans build the two-storey wooden dovecote shown below in about a day (roughly 8 hours), for about $100 (around £80) of timber and fixings, not including…
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Where To Buy Pigeons: 17+ Places With Pigeons For Sale
Pigeons can be bought from breeders, clubs and online sellers and shipped directly to the buyer. Shipping is safe: dealers use purpose-made bird boxes handled by specialist pigeon…
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The Ultimate Guide To Pigeon Farming
Pigeon farming can be profitable. A few good breeding pairs can grow into a small business over time. In theory, a handful of breeding pairs and their offspring…
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5 Best Pigeon Feeders
Pigeons eat a lot of food and a good feeder can help keep the feed clean and dry while ensuring it is easy to access and food waste…
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6 Pigeon Nesting Materials That They Will Love
Pigeons are found all over the world, but they seem to have a preference for nesting in areas with high human activity. Pigeons want to nest where they…
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How To Cut A Pigeon’s Wings Correctly
Clipping a pigeon’s wing is ethically questionable and is usually only reasonable for an injured bird that could get into trouble if it flew off. The first time,…
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How to Breed Pigeons Faster
Pigeons breed faster when everything about their environment encourages mating: a secure, private loft where predators cannot see in, shelter, and good food. The techniques below tend to…
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5 Toys for Pigeons To Keep Them Stimulated & Active
The best toys for pigeons are ones that let them forage, bathe and look around: a large mirror, a shallow bathing dish, open weave balls filled with seed,…
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Do Pigeons Need Grit?
Pigeons can digest their food without grit, but most keepers offer a small amount, and vets generally see no harm in that. Pigeons swallow seeds whole and grind…
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How to Clean Pigeon Poop Effectively
The best way to clean pigeon poop depends on where it is and on the surface: wood, metal and fabric each need a different method. Please note: this…
