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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    How to Sex a Pigeon: Everything You Need To Know

    Male and female pigeons look alike, so sexing a pigeon means checking several features over time: claws, cloaca, wings, vocalisation and behaviour. A pigeon seen laying eggs is…

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    The 5 Best Pigeon Wormers

    Worms are fairly common in pigeons and can cause health problems, so if you keep a pet pigeon, have a wormer on hand as well as taking the…

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    Pigeons as Pets: Do They Make Good Pets and How to Keep Them

    Pigeons can make good pets. They are calm, quick to learn routines and often bond closely with their people. What they need is a large indoor cage with…

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    How to Build a Pigeon Coop Yourself

    A pigeon coop for pet or racing pigeons can be built with basic DIY skills, in a garden, backyard or even on a balcony. Put it somewhere sheltered…