Here’s a clear,
beginner-friendly Pigeon Care Guide 🕊️—useful whether you’re raising pigeons at home, rescuing one, etc.
🕊️ Pigeon Care Guide:
Everything You Need to Know
1. Housing & Shelter
·
Provide a dry,
well-ventilated loft or cage
·
Protect from
rain, predators, and extreme heat
·
Allow enough
space for flying
and movement
·
Clean
droppings daily or weekly to prevent disease
2.
Feeding Pigeons
Best foods for pigeons:
·
Grains: corn,
millet, wheat, barley, rice
·
Seeds: sunflower
seeds (in moderation)
·
Commercial pigeon
feed mix
·
Fresh
greens: lettuce, spinach (small amounts)
Always provide:
·
Clean drinking water
·
Grit or crushed shells (important for digestion)
🚫 Avoid: salty food, bread, junk
food, spoiled grains
3.
Water & Hygiene
·
Change water
daily
·
Wash feeders
and drinkers regularly
·
Keep nesting
areas clean and dry
4.
Health Care & Disease Prevention
Common pigeon health issues:
·
Respiratory
infections
·
Parasites
(lice, mites)
·
Canker
(trichomoniasis)
Tips:
·
Isolate sick
birds immediately
·
Maintain
cleanliness
·
Use
pigeon-safe vitamins occasionally
·
Consult a
vet for serious symptoms
5.
Breeding & Nesting
·
Provide nesting
bowls or boxes
·
Use straw or
dry grass
·
Pigeons
usually lay 2 eggs
·
Incubation
period: 17–19 days
Both parents help raise the chicks 🐣
6.
Baby Pigeon (Squab) Care
·
Do not give
water directly to baby
pigeons
·
Feed commercial
hand-feeding formula if parents aren’t present
·
Keep warm
(around 35–37°C for newborns)
7.
Taming & Handling
·
Be gentle
and calm
·
Avoid loud
noises
·
Handle only
when necessary
·
Hand-feeding
helps build trust
8.
Safety Tips
·
Protect from
cats, hawks, rats
·
Avoid
overcrowding
·
Quarantine
new pigeons for 2 weeks
9.
Lifespan of Pigeons
·
Domestic
pigeons: 10–15 years (sometimes longer)
·
Proper care
greatly increases lifespan
Whether you're
fascinated by fancy breeds, interested in pigeon racing, or seeking a peaceful
addition to your homestead, The Ultimate Pigeons’ Bible is
your all-in-one guide to pigeon care, training, and breeding.
This comprehensive handbook is perfect for beginners and experienced fanciers
alike, covering everything from housing and feeding, to racing techniques, health care,
and breeding practices. Whether
you're raising pigeons for sport, show, or companionship, this book will help
you build a thriving loft and a strong bond with your birds.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn:
·
How to select and
care for the best pigeon breeds for your goals
·
Setting up safe,
functional lofts and housing for all seasons
·
Daily feeding
and nutrition plans to support energy and health
·
Techniques
for training pigeons and developing homing instincts
·
Step-by-step
strategies for breeding and chick care
·
How to prevent and
treat common pigeon diseases and parasites
·
Basics of pigeon
racing, including conditioning, timing, and recovery
Whether
you're starting a loft from scratch or fine-tuning your existing flock, this
book offers the tools and guidance to help your pigeons thrive.
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