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 · 12 articles

Nutrition

  1. Nutrition

    What Can Pigeons Eat? Safe and Unsafe Foods, A to Z

    This page covers the foods people most often ask about feeding pigeons, whether that is a pet pigeon, a racing loft or the birds in the local park.…

  2. Nutrition

    7 Pigeon Treats That They Will Love

    Pigeons need a varied and balanced diet for their health and well-being. They generally like to eat seed and grain mixes and there are certain foods that even…

  3. Nutrition

    Probiotics For Pigeons Explained

    Probiotics are helpful for pigeons because they assist their bodies in handling germs that could otherwise lead to infections.  They’re particularly helpful for racing pigeons during the racing…

  4. Nutrition

    Turmeric For Racing Pigeons: Benefits & Does It Actually Help?

    Turmeric is a spice that people have used in traditional medicine for a very long time. Some pigeon fanciers add it to their birds’ diet because they believe…

  5. Nutrition

    Do Pigeons Eat Lentils?

    Pigeons will eat lentils, and a small amount is unlikely to harm a healthy bird. Raw dry lentils are best kept to a minor part of the diet,…

  6. Nutrition

    Do Pigeons Eat Fish?

    When you think of birds who eat fish, ospreys, pelicans, gulls and penguins are probably among those that first come to mind. Pigeons are probably not even on…

  7. Nutrition

    Do Pigeons Eat Clay?

    Pigeons are often likened to flying garbage bins – a reputation gained by their habit of eating discarded human food in our towns and cities. So if pigeons…

  8. Nutrition

    What Do Pigeons Eat? Complete Diet Guide

    Pigeons are mainly seed and grain eaters. In the wild they eat seeds, grains, buds, leaves, berries and small amounts of insects, worms and snails. City pigeons add…

  9. Nutrition

    Do Pigeons Eat Mice?

    Pigeons get a bad rap as opportunistic feeders – birds that will eat just about anything.  While it’s true that pigeons are willing to eat a wide variety…

  10. Nutrition

    Vitamins For Pigeons: Which Do They Need Most?

    Like humans and other pets, pigeons need vitamins to keep their brains and bodies strong and healthy. The vitamins needed by pigeons are vitamins A, E, C, D,…