Your Guide to Pigeons as Pets

A broad overview of pigeons as pets, covering care, housing, feeding, temperament, cots, enrichment, the pros and the cons. This video is what I wanted to find back when I was first wondering if pigeons were a fit for me. More specified videos will be released soon if you want to learn more about what we touch on here, or if you just want to see more of Tallulah’s cuteness.

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[pdsnpsnldlqnop]

I rescued a pigeon that was elderly and too weak to fly on my balcony. I new it was only going to be a few days and it was. I got the proper food and a heat mat. She was a great pet for ten days. I now want pigeons as pets! And I wish I saw this video beforehand, not least for the name - Penny would have been Tallulah!

[ciaraellis]

I had a lovely interaction with a feral pigeon whilst waiting for a train recently. I was giving him tiny bits of my seeded bread. He ended up on the seat next to me and even let me stroke his chest. I've been researching getting one or two pigeons ever since!

[genepozniak]

After my dad graduated from WWII, he raised rooftop pigeons above his mom's NYC apartment. One day, one of his birds was caught by a peregrine falcon. Though the pigeon was clearly limp and dead, its mate chased that hawk until it was out of Dad's line of sight on the horizon.

[FeyreArcheron]

My dad rescued a baby pigeon around the time my dog died. I like to believe that my dog sent this pigeon to us from heaven because I took his death real bad and it was his way of soothing me. They are both the same white color. We’ve been taking care of this pigeon for about a year now and we really love her!

[ImpossibleReasons]

So a little over a month ago my girlfriend brought a little white pigeon over that her daughter found at a playground. It'd fallen from the nest, and hit something on the way down and cut her head open really badly. We took her in, and have been rearing her since before she had much of a tail to show for. She's now the most loving pet, and is finding her voice (no more baby cheeps, now she's started cooing and her cheeps are sounding more husky.)
So of course I just stumbled across you last night while looking for help and info and it's been fun learning more of the behaviours she exhibits. c:

[thekaylagirl]

I found a pigeon I asked a vet to look at him and they said that they would put him down. So I said no he's my pet now and he's just beautiful ❤️

[dukeofdubuque]

When I first got my two pigeons from a shelter, the male one was chasing the female one all around my apartment and pecking at her. I thought he was being aggressive to her, but after a few months, they became mates. He was just courting her, and she finally relented! A lovely and loving couple they became.

[dough-moh]

That pigeon is HUGE 😂😂 omg I've never seen such a beautiful pigeon ❤ I love it

[valkyrie]

I've always kept chickens. A wood pidgeon flopped to my back door a week ago, peeping and ineffectually flapping his wings. He let me pick him up. No eye, nose, or beak drainage, good balance, no wounds. He actually looked fully formed, except for a few little baby feathers on his neck. Well, I used a silicone boba straw to feed him baby bird food, which he did not like. We went to peas. He's a big fan. Corn not so much. Started with seeds. He can handle the small (parakeet) ones, but not regular bird sized. He won't try something unless I pop it into his crop a few times. Eating about half or more on his own, can drink from a cup after some prompting and demonstration. We had diapers for our house chicken, but again, only for outings in their stroller. My concern for this little guy is that he LOVES petting and cuddling. I'm trying to teach him to be an outside pidgeon, but I'm not sure what HE thinks about it. It was hot today, found him splayed on a sheepskin on the floor with my chihuahua (who loves birds) in front of the fan. I found that, in four days he can fly anywhere in the house he wants to be which is where I am. For a bird to be able to fly this well but not eat on his own is kind backwards. I'm going to continue to include new foods, but mostly provide them so he can get them into his crop by himself. I thought he drank water a little over-enthusiastically, so I'll watch the dish depth. Started insects tonight. I put him out on the ground to peck at tiny pebbles and such, but I'll begin to include grit as well. I wasn't exactly trying to bond him TO ME like I used to do with the chicks. Should I just begin leaving him outside in a birdhouse for a little each day?

[KidOmega-ivtp]

Having a tough time lately, and that pretty bird has made me feel better. More please.

[LadyCoyKoi]

There are Morning doves and Eurasian Collared doves that have chosen my house as their place, they even help keep the cats and other garden destroying pests away by dive bombing at them all. 🥰🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ They see me as a friend (I give them seeds and other treats at the center of the garden where it is safe) and I see them as free garden patrols. Win-win for everyone is the best.

[sherylmadison]

I’ve had a rescue pigeon for over 2 months already and he’s truly the sweetest bird. They are so quiet compared to any other bird out there, and their coos are actually so soothing. Thanks for the tips on the harness to reduce the poop problem! This has been the only downside 😅🐦❤

[coyote]

I rescued one that was severely injured on a laundermat floor. She is now my best friend, and hangs out with me all day as I work in my office.

[Gothiclovesick]

Lifelong NYer. I never for a second considered a pigeon for a pet. I always thought they were feral. They also looked like they weren’t too bright.

Fast forward to 3 months ago. My MIL finds a baby bird on the street. Brings it to me a month later. Its in poor health, its foot is curled. At that point it should have been a full grown pigeon but she didnt know it needed crop milk. I took him in, fed him eggshells, gave him D3, better seeds…he’s healed and happy and fully grown and in his first molt. He’s my boy and he loves me.

[ivanmontes]

Hi your video is excellent. Let me tell you my story. I have a ringneck dove named Bilbo and a pigeon named Becka. Both of them are four years old and definitely, they've made my life much better.

A few months ago, I had a problem with Becka. As always, I took her out from her cage. Let me tell you that, I happen to be a blind man, but of course, I was immediately aware that something was terribly wrong with her, because she was acting weird. And unfortunately, She ended up falling down from the roof of her cage. To shorten the story, I took her to the veterinary, and it turned out that she had a serious decalcification. We focused on healing her of her decalcification and we accomplished it. But the thing is that I disregarded the hit she suffered in her wing, when she fell. And now she's not able to fly. The veterinary said that she doesn't have any broken bone. But I don't know...

She is very healthy right now, but she doesn't longer fly. I'm trying she to exercise her left wing because I spotted that she can't move it properly. I make her stretch her wing very softly, and she seems to move it much better. Hopefully, she can fly again. I can't help feeling terrible for that because if I provided her with less Grit than necessary, it would have been my fault. But my vet said that she may have problems with calcium absorption, so we're gonna try to figure it out.

You have a new subscriber, your content is awesome. Next time, I'm gonna share all the beautiful experiences I have with my beloved Bilbo and Becka. Hopefully, we can sort it out this as soon as possible, because I want her to fly again. But the good news for me, is that Becka's health is perfect again.

I apologize for my English and for my comment which was very long. Warm regards to you and to all people who love animals, from Quilmes Buenos Aires.

[gertrudewest]

I just rescued a pigeon hit by a car on a busy road, and left to a gruesomely gate. I was in the right place in the right time, for a change - it was not her day to die.

I expect her to make a full recovery and will return her to her home. I am sure she misses her flock.

[bigbadmonstertruck]

long time chicken owner moving out of home soon, id love to have a pigeon companion in the future. i have experience with aggressive males like that, handraised cockerel who was unfortunately rehomed after he became aggressive and defensive with everyone but myself, so the idea of a single male doesnt daunt me at all, i’ve always found them to have wonderful personalities. of course this is chickens, but i hope that ill be able to have a similar relationship with a pigeon friend no matter their gender. tallulah is gorgeous! her tail is wonderful! <3

[tanks]

I have been making friends with my neighborhood feral pigeons and they are the most delightful little babies! They all have such distinct personalities. Been considering rescuing one ever since. This was great info! Thanks!

[Thebeetlemangr]

Recently ended up with a single legged pidgie from a closing pet shop, poor guy was clipped, Can't wait to experience him finally being able to fly

[maisieghosted]

she is so happy just to listen to you!