How did pigeons get everywhere? - BBC World Service

In many countries, pigeons have a bad reputation a disease-ridden pests, but it hasn't always been this way...

Humans started domesticating pigeons at least 10,000 years ago when we bred them for food. Since then, they've been used a messengers, in art and as collectors items for noblemen. So what went wrong?

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[oryanol]

People don't hate pigeons, they hate the fact that they poop everywhere

[anonymousprivate]

I love pigeons and I always notice them in the city and say hello to them. I love all their different colours. :)

[HFDZ]

Pigeons are just like other cute animals. They just want to play, eat and sleep. Pure innocence.

[henk-]

I don't hate them. I love them. My grandpa used to have them and race with them. Lovely creatures.

[thecigar]

A pigeon shit on my head while I was going for a job interview I turned around and went home

[jorgefortes]

In every neighbourhood there's always one or two "pigeon nuts" that ensure they are well fed and thriving.

[michaelphillipljungh]

I also LOVE pigeons! That said, the NYC ones could use some care. They look like they live rough.

[ernestorevollar]

Pigeons are beautiful creatures, they just interact among themselves, eat, sleep, fly overhead, poop wherever they go, etc. They're just like any other cute animals. Humans must learn to coexist with those innocent birdies.

[tarik]

I was omong the masses that dislike them but living in nyc where their one of the wild animal you encounter daily I like them alot

[femzter]

Pigeons are just like flying dogs. ❤ it’s a shame they are treated poorly

[EternaResplandiente]

I don't hate pigeons. I've grown to appreciate and understand their role in society as free beings.
Please don't be cruel to them. 😢 They are not ugly

[Chevy-jordan]

I love pigeons. Only friendly life-form inside London.

[ulash]

Please don’t hate pigeons! They are beautiful

[heartlesswoman]

Pigeons can’t even fly in the sky in peace and breathe properly. So the real question is…how did HUMANS get everywhere?

[elijahheyes]

🎶Feed the birds, tuppence a bag 🎶 Pigeons eat from my hand on Stanley park Blackpool. They're cool 👍🏻

[Danny]

I live in Dove(Duif)/Pigeon Country: Holland. In Arnhem i have had them on my shoulders and arms to feed 4 of them a Frikandelbroodje. One Came, the Rest Followed😂❤

[dannyharris]

Never knew we built houses to steal pigeons eggs. 😂😂

[lt]

Pigeons are smart, beautiful animals that have a long relationship with humans. They’ve served in wars, found missing people and are highly intelligent. Time for us to love them more!

[elchiconews]

I have never heard before that people hated pigeons. 😕
I grew up loving them ❤️

[MTTM-fcol]

The title should be 😊
Why people love pigeons ?
This title ultimately say that we hate them. It's a strong suggestion suggesting we really hate them but it's not true. People without animals loose soul and humanity. We are empty heart, soul without animals and the whole nature around us.