Pigeons as Pets Beginners Guide Episode #1 - Do Pigeons Make Good Pets and Are They Right for You?

[@JackalopeKatie]

just adopted a rescue pigeon thanks to your video! so helpful and encouraging!

[@katejack1125]

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[@HaleyStark.]

How has it been?

[@saumiyasomanathan5840]

Do you wish to have another pigeon fr the bird to have a buddy. I have one rescued and I am getting little confused on whether I should fly her back . She is a juvenile ..

[@marialouise3450]

@@saumiyasomanathan5840 wdym fly her back?

[@brookef2011]

I found you through one of the pigeon groups I'm in! I just adopted my first pigeon yesterday. She came into the wildlife center i volunteer at badly neglected, and clearly imprinted. We bonded quickly and became best friends. I hadn't seen her in a week and a half but she was still so excited to see me. We've already had several good couch naps and she's been learning how to fly and enjoying all the room to stretch her wings! Keep making videos! There aren't enough videos for pet pigeon owners out there!!

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Thank you for commenting! Its so exciting getting a new bird, I hope you enjoy getting to know them, they really are wonderful pets :-)

[@justinwatson1510]

Thank you for volunteering with a wildlife rescue, as well as adopting your bird instead of going through a breeder. You sound like a wonderful person and I hope you and your pigeon have many happy years together.

[@hellotjesmellowtjes9791]

Wow she stayed on your arm during the whole 16 minutes

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Shes a good girl! :-)

[@katejack1125]

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[@karlaekquist-lechner2228]

Dear Crazy Pigeon Lady -- Thank you so much for this entire series of wonderfully helpful pigeon-related videos! We were "adopted" by our pigeon a dozen years ago. We were out for a walk on a lovely spring day and she followed us home on foot part of the way and then rode on my head until we returned home. Her name is Piggly and she's been the house bird ever since then and in her cage she gets along perfectly well with our dogs and cats. She learned how to "bark" from our Great Pyrenees, so any delivery person or friend coming to our door is immediately "announced". She is extremely affectionate and on nice days she likes to go out with us when we're gardening -- half the time she flies about our yard on her own and the rest of the time she parks herself on our shoulders or heads and supervises our work. When we're done, she goes right back into the house with us. She's a wonderful bird, is very intelligent and has plenty of personality. She's a people person and doesn't like other pigeons at all which we have always found surprising. Guess who rules the roost at our place? Thanks again for your terrific talks, CPL!

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

A lovely story, thank you for sharing!

[@LexusFox]

Am I the only one that find their cooing really relaxing? Or...

[@jasminee6737]

Yesss I love it

[@LeObeseSeagull]

Sameeee

[@konkor9940]

Yes its like purring from cats :)

[@louievito5701]

One of the most soothing sounds in all of nature.

[@sniffiejoe9370]

i found a baby pigeon now shes 7 weeks old but it keeps on pecking and Scratching its feathers. I tried some stuff on Amazon To kill any bugs or lice , but it still keeps on pecking on its feathers It's losing some of its Hair. on its neck and head I already gave it 5 baths What can I do? i feel bad i don't wanna trow her out

[@daisystarcluster9616]

My budgie screaming at me for thinking about getting another bird

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Aww, maybe they could be friends :-)

[@daisystarcluster9616]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 I hope, I really want one and these episodes are perfect

[@theonewithallthepets8503]

You have budgies too lol

[@katejack1125]

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[@futured8060]

I also have a budgie screaming at me while I watch 😅

[@randybarnett2308]

That bird she's holding looks like a bird I once had named Sandy, we called him Sandy the Chicken ! Reason being Sandy thought he was a chicken, he felt more comfortable with my chickens, than with my pigeons and the chickens didn't mind Sandy hanging with them.

[@anthonyaguilar3949]

Im gonna get a pigeon some day, i cant get one now cause i have a dog that tries to kill every thing he sees but i used to have a cockatiel and im really missing having a bird

[@katejack1125]

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[@SussiestRussy]

Same

[@Maggie66112]

Cocktail 😌

[@Tired.c]

Hey! It's been 3 years. Any updates?

[@anthonyaguilar3949]

@@Tired.c No Pigeon yet. My dog is alive and well. I did rescue a pigeon about a year or two ago, I walked towards him on the sidewalk and expected him to move out of the way but he couldn’t because his foot or wing was messed up. I still don’t really know what was wrong with him, he might have just been really hungry, but he didn’t protest to me picking him up and putting him in my car so stayed in a cage in my house for a couple days with seeds and water and then we let him back outside and he flew away. His name was Pete.

[@mentalcelstefan7086]

I am from big town and people used to laugh at me because I have always found pigeons cute. Glad to knowthat im not the only one!

[@toyotatacoma1616]

This is lovely information. My mother, a former cockatiel owner, is looking for another bird, and I’m trying to make a case for a properly domesticated animal.

[@katejack1125]

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[@matthewirvin6505]

you also have to consider how many pigeon pants you can buy them

[@klindstrom8891]

Pigeons are my favorite creature on Earth! They are truly the best pets as well. Thank you for this video.

[@sappy.3xe]

I’ve always loved birds, but my household wouldn’t be able to handle the loudness from parrots, so I’ve decided pigeons would be a better option. Thanks for the video.

[@MrE1981]

You're taking on a...coo-mmitment...get it!? Damn I'm good.

[@katejack1125]

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[@alanahjade27]

I REALLY WANT A PIGEON🥺

[@Sophie-tc8di]

Same 🥺

[@emraver12]

Me too there like sooo cute 😍😍😍😍😍 if I had loads of room I’d be a crazy pigeon lady too they melt my heart xx

[@gagiibaaji2774]

Same

[@mentalcelstefan7086]

Same, I've always found pigeons cute, I didn't know you can keep them as pets

[@katejack1125]

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[@aquajuwel7098]

That pigeon is absolutely beautiful! Great video, new sub here from Norway. In my childhood we had pigeon named Thor, loved him so much, very loving, not hard to take care of in my opinion compared to other pets I have had. My husband have very bad allergies so I can’t have one, my house if full of aquariums instead, but I support pigeon rescues financially. And I care for the wild pigeons in my garden, especially in winter. Absolutely love them...

[@Deathkill06]

I didn't have a Pigeon but I had a Ringneck Dove that lived for 20 years that passed away last year he was very wild with his laughing and cooing. I think if I were to get another pet it would be a pigeon but I'm not ready for the commitment, love the brown feathering though, beautiful bird.

[@abbytomkiewicz2232]

Great info. I am learning more before I decide on getting a pair!

[@Final.Soldier]

I love my birds so much. Super cuddly

[@caitbarron5526]

I’m getting a pigeon soon and I’m so excited!!!

[@dawnsmith2509]

Thank you for all your information. I have a rescue pigeon, that was reported as flying in a local alley with threaded feet. Shehe was always alone ;not part of the local flocks. After over a week of trying I managed to net her. She has x 2 coloured rubber rings in each leg - no numbers. I have fed her up, given vitamins and gotten rid of the awful Feather Mites. She's put on 3.5 ounces! I very, very carefully and slowly removed the threads and bathed the feet several times in diluted HIBISCRUB So, now she's lovely and talks to me and flies around the soare room. We are a rescue group and are trying so hard to find an aviary fir her/him. There's some plucking of leg down, as if making a nest.... day times cage is on balcony for fresh air fir a few hours, at night they're back in the cage. How can I keep it happy until we find a safe home for it? No one has claimed the bird, despite posting on FB. Any ideas please? We're near Brighton, in Sussex.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Well done for rescuing her! Some fancu birds are sadly not registered and are untraceable. If you have been unable to locate an owner, perhaps you could keep the pigeon yourself or try to rehome through a group like Pigeon Adoptions UK on facebook? Good luck!

[@gilgamesh7055]

Back in Iraq we used to breed hundreds of pigeons in our garden, where we even grew dates and figs (all normal things to do in the Middle-East) Usually we either sold or ate them, but whenever i did a good deed or got some time off studies, i got one to take care of personally all on my own until it died. I miss those days.

[@katejack1125]

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[@p4ngolin]

Thank you for this video ! we once found a dove that crash-landed in our garden and stayed with us for 2 weeks before going on it's merry way. The bird choose a high chair as his prefered perch in the kitchen so my mom put newspaper there to poop-proof it. Surprisingly, he never pooped anywhere else than outside or on the newspaper. A very polite bird. He got well fat, started flying again after 1 week and by the next week he went further and further, until he never came back. We think he was domesticated but lost, since he looked very used to being handled. That's the 2nd bird who used our house as a hostel (first one was a pigeon from germany who got lost after a flying competition. We found the owner thanks to its ring) and Ive been wanting pigeons ever since !

[@katejack1125]

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[@aiiraforte]

I am preparing my home for a pigeon companion, and your series is such a godsend in my preparation process. Thank you!! -

[@raych3nz]

Ty because my grandma found an injured pigeon and planning on keeping it until it gets better

[@crouchingidiot]

all the avian shelters in my area have pigeons so definitely look into that if you’re having a hard time finding one.

[@beckasdiary9159]

I have 4 pigeons 2 we bought then rescued 2 love them the ones that we bought there about to breed so I can have and train one pigeons for my self I love then them they make my day better X

[@katejack1125]

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[@zecijeusi]

We found a baby pigeon (my cat caught him , but he wasn't injured) He is around the age where (soon) they learn how to fly - according to my dad. He is really small and can't eat on his own. I am happy to have him as my pat , as of today!

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Hi, if hes not eating independently I recommend you seek the advice of a rehabber to help you with weaning tips and help him gain weight. For future reference, cat saliva is toxic to birds and can be fatal if the bird does not get antibiotics, if you find another bird thats been had by a cat please get them to a rescue as they may not be so lucky!

[@zecijeusi]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 we've been to a vet ! He is perfectly fine , as we are speaking he is slowly eating and (mostly) drinking on his own. He hesitates to open one of his wings , even tho there are no injuries. His feathers are growing and he is much more comfortable in his cage and our room .

[@sixcoexist]

I mainly clicked on this video cause i saw that amazing lahore pigeon but damn am i glad i did i cause i learned alot great vid

[@sixcoexist]

You have gained a sub from me

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Thank you so much!

[@valkofish]

Thank you! When I grow up I want to have a pigeon 💕

[@palomapolemica7019]

I have a pigeon, the enjoyment that Iget out of this pet makes the cleanups insignificant. It really brightens up my life.

[@katejack1125]

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[@justakitty4140]

You don't need to grow up. Just bother your parents until they get you one. Or get one without them knowing. I did the first and second option at the same time. 😋

[@justakitty4140]

@تلاوات القران - Tilawat Al-Quran it depends on where you live. In India they are one of the cheapest birds to buy. My neighbour had 60 pigeons before he gave them away. They cost between 300 to 1000 a pair. Rupees, I live in india

[@justakitty4140]

@تلاوات القران - Tilawat Al-Quran mine costs 300 rupees

[@1238639]

Very nice video, good for beginners & pigeon lovers.you are doing great job.lot of love from India.Bless you.

[@Prometheushighaf]

You had me sold until you mentioned the poop lol. Good to know. Thanks for the video

[@botto6464]

You can still use pigeon pants as diapers (:

[@katejack1125]

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[@AnamikaGheewalla]

Adorable pigeons 💕💕💕

[@timmyneeley3913]

Yours looks just like my "Halle Berry"...I've had her 4 yrs now and we just love her.

[@joepublic6256]

That’s a big berdo. I have 8 rescued kings and 2 homers. Outside berds but have one or two that would be good indoors

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

I love the bigger breeds! Ana is a Lahore but shes quite small for her breed! I have another called Dewie who is about 70g heavier! Kings are lovely birds :-)

[@katejack1125]

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[@OccasionalPigeon]

Yay another crazy pigeon lady!!! Respect!!❤

[@TimeAndTimeAgainToo]

Lots of great info there. Thank you.

[@pandapruitt2542]

I love how your pigeon in particular looks just like a short chicken to me lol

[@DilipKumar-pz7qb]

Thanks for the video. God bless you!

[@em-yf4ri]

@The Crazy Pigeon Lady First off, lovely video! Super informative, and Ana is so cute! I've been wanting some sort of pet bird for a few years now, initially I was very into the idea of a budgie or some other sort of parrot, but after doing a lot of research I decided they weren't right for me. I've always loved pigeons, I live in a big city so I see them all of the time. About a year ago my family decided to move, where we're moving there is a lot of room for chickens or some sort of aviary. I have 2 dogs that are pretty small but they would not do well with a pigeon or any small animal, but because they're small I can easily keep them separated. I go to school during the day so I was considering getting two pigeons and building them a secure aviary outside, and then when I get home I can bring then inside. One of the big reasons I've fallen in love with pet pigeons is because of how affectionate they are, would a pair be less affectionate to me? Or would it be smarter to get one pigeon first, (that would be indoors because I'm home all day currently) and then get the second one when we move? Also what pigeon breed would you say is the most affectionate, but would also be alright outside for some of the day and at night? Thanks so much for reading this super long passage :) (by the way there is a pigeon rescue pretty close by to me, so that's not an issue)

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Hi! Pigeons are quite individual so there are no guarantees but getting a single bird first and building a relationship may increase your chances of affection from your birds, rather than getting a pair already bonded to eachother. Most pigeons should be able to cope with outdoor accommodation as long as the aviary/loft has an indoor section with shelter and possibly heaters if cold. If the birds you get have only every lived indoors they will need to be acclimatised gradually! As to friendliness, there are no guarantees a bird will be super cuddly but you can increase your chances if your bird is young, a hen and of a breed known for their easygoing nature like Lahores, Kings, Fantails and Owl-type breeds. Lots of patience and time can win over many pigeons but some will always be a little standoffish but still lovable. Good luck!

[@KellieEverts-ss8uz]

I have a balcony. ..my bird rests on flower baskets..to and fro...about five large laundry baskets ...one has grounded water bowl..one has a rockery...and others good fro scratching and basking....when it rains or to cold i keep him on back of my winged chair rest..with paper towles. .and at night i place him in box and cover it outside of draft....his food is varied seeds fruit and outside i sprinkel grit ..edired egg shells

[@ncc17701a]

Pigeons are awesome. I am involved in pigeon rescue. I still have the first couple of pigeons I rescued (around 14 years ago) - a wood pigeon and a feral. The only thing I would say is that if you have a pet pigeon, and you end up rescuing another (say you find one on the ground), then do NOT mix the birds. If a bird is on the ground then its ill and needs to be quarantined and treated. Wash your hands between attending to the birds, and preferably wear/change gloves.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Definitely, thats a very good point about quarantining new arrivals!

[@anthonyjrgensen4207]

Thank you so mush for this video! My family recently got a hunting dog and she is getting trained to catch birds. She has lessons and on her second lesson we took home a live pigeon to train with. My brother had to throw the pigeon for my dog to retrieve. My dog was particularly soft mouthed with pigeon though so he(we named him Kevin) lived through all the training(being the conscious bearing humans we are, we took good enough care of him for him to survive the 2 weeks of training) I have been doing research all day of how to rehab a pigeon since he still had a few small cuts and feathers missing I am planning on bathing him for the first time tomorrow If anyone has tips on bathing, feeding, care, etc. , please reply to this comment, Kevin would really appreciate it

[@apoc3037]

I always loved pigeons and adored the sound they make. I live in a 2 room apartment and think one that is allowed to fly freely inside might be best. Any tips?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Definitely a fancy breed, probably a small one is best for smaller indoor spaces, or perhaps a disabled bird. Check out the Episode on cleaning and hygeine for how to manage mess, and the episode on cages and equipment to get you started :-)

[@apoc3037]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 thank you :) I am also wondering would it be possible for me to let him fly around the neighbourhood so keeping the windows open and for him/her to come back?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

@@apoc3037 fancy pigeons have no homing abilities so they are definitely not suited to free flying. For this you would need a racing homer, trained to return to your home and these birds need outdoor facilities as they are athletes and need lots of exercise

[@imaginemyshocko1455]

Wonderful video, I wish I could get some pigeons! Do you know if I could get fertilized eggs online? (I have an incubator)

[@johntheslider5802]

Does the social time with a pigeon always have to be the same person? If you were out of town for a few days, for example, could another person familiar with the pigeon spend time with it while you're gone?

[@blackosprey2219]

Do you think a pigeon is easier or harder to keep than an indoor cat? Or is that like comparing apples and oranges? Asking mainly because I really want to have a companion once I move out, but I know I will probably be living in an apartment and won't have the time for a dog.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

In some ways pigeons can be kinda like cats in their behaviour, sometimes they want cuddles, sometimes not. Some are lap birds, some are not. They like dark boxes and snuggle spaces and tame birds like to sit on stuff you touch a lot! Some even like to play with toys. Probably they key difference is that you cant let a pigeon come and go out the house/apartment as easily as a cat, and their poop and dust is more work to manage but it can be managed. Hope that helps!

[@stephendekoning802]

Racing pigeons, I've seen many live twenty or to thirty years. Tumbler and roller breeds I've had live from over ten to almost twenty years.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Sounds like youre giving them great care for them to be so long lived :-)

[@stephendekoning802]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 I guess I hope so, but I never really thought of. they just started eating variety fresh feeds, same as parrots etc I was conditioning and training in free flying rescues with many stray and few pet hook bills, like had poultry/fowl and etc other birds. I had no idea what I was doing, and just observed what pigeons tried and did best on, especially when they all started breeding rearing fledging evading and recovering.

[@katejack1125]

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[@solomonchinna7343]

Thank you

[@noodlepigeon]

i didn’t decide to get one my mum found a baby pigeon that fell out of its nest and it was hurt so she took it home and it lives in a box in her office and i named it cookie and she works so long so im going to take care of it

[@meaghankelly3887]

Any insight about pigeons mixing with other bird s , i. e. Chickens in coop. ? I'm thinking for social engagent. I've just inherited him/her . So scrambling to learn .

[@TheSamuraiGoomba]

Is there a video where you go into more detail about food birds as pets? If I wanted to rescue a pigeon, I would probably end up with one of those breeds. As someone who grew up with parents who bred parrots, I'm simply amazed at the concept of a bird that can't decide to rip your thumb open on a whim.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

I dont cover specific breeds in my series but some Utility breeds like Kings can make good pets. Really large ones like Runts or Modenas might be more suited to outdoor living in a chicken coop type environment. Modenas are grumpy birds and not friendly, but Im not sure about the nature of some of the others like Cauchois, Mondain, Maltese etc. Hope that helps!

[@TheSamuraiGoomba]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 Yes, thank you.

[@katejack1125]

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[@audiohall8017]

It's very stylish. A man is like a bird that sits on his hand. It is literally the same person, but in the form of a bird and in the form of a person. In one frame. It is very interesting.

[@debbiekerr2284]

Just found a street baby pigeon , been feeding the baby and gaining weight good, loves to sit on me xxx

[@koi6536]

Rescuing a pigeon from an abusive situation! Already have cage and a few toys and perches!

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Well done for saving him/her!

[@taipanguts]

How'd that go?

[@koi6536]

@@taipanguts actually really good! his name is Lemon and he loves flying around the house and watching me cook! :D

[@katejack1125]

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[@victoriasalter1701]

I don’t have any “pet” pigeons of my own. However, I do have the feral pigeons I feed down by the river. They like seed, oats and fat snacks, as do the swans, ducks, geese and seagulls. I even sometimes get the odd moorhen!

[@尺匚卂丨爪千]

Hello beautiful pigeon! What kind/breed of pigeon is it?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Ana is a Lahore breed fancy pigeon in the yellow colour :-)

[@organic2health902]

Full support my friend will be there for you and will be there

[@overlandkashmir]

Great video. I love pigeons.

[@katejack1125]

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[@rahman.h9510]

I just found a pigeon on the street and his wing was hurt also he couldn’t fly so I adopted him but I don’t know how to take care of him so any tips?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Best to get him checked out by a vet, experienced rehabber or pigeon-friendly rescue as injured wings may require pinning or amputation in extreme cases and he may need pain relief. Once he has recovered, if he remains flighted then he could go to a rescue with release aviaries but if he cannot be released then he needs a safe home. Care will be much the same as healthy pigeons but he may need additional considerations in his caging setup if he is a disabled bird that cannot fly, such as ramps between perches.

[@xsm5525]

is it possible/legal to have wood pigeons as pets? it seems like most people go for feral pigeons? but I love wood pigeons more. but they seem a lot more shy.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

That very much depends on wildlife law where you live. In the UK its not legal to take a wild bird except under licensed conditions for rehab/rescue with the intent to release. However, it is not legal under animal welfare law to release an animal not capable of survival in the wild either. So, most woodies ending up as pets are unreleasable/disabled birds.

[@Loocarrx]

Hi I’ve just acquired a racing pigeon that I want to keep as a pet. I have 2 budgies, could they be let out in the same room together?

[@mariamarshall338]

My best friends… my totem❤️🦅

[@_ssoleil]

Hello! My caique recently passed away a year ago and wanted to know if I would be able to use some of the stuff I got for him for a pigeon? I’ve wanted one for some time and hope to adopt one soon! My family is planning to make a greenhouse/aviary in our yard, would that be a good place for the pigeon to stay? Also wanted to know any useful things you have found while owning pigeons that may help. Thanks so much :] hope you see this!

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Hi yes sure you could probably reuse some items, please check out the episode on housing and equipment! Outdoor accommodation is good for pigeons but this series is for indoor birds so youd need to research good aviary setups. Pretty much everything useful ivd learned im putting into this series but I plan to do a Facebook or KZbin live at some point and maybe do a Q&A so stay tuned :-)

[@_ssoleil]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 tysm! For responding and giving me some tips! :D I’ll be sure to check out more of your channel

[@louisastaub7210]

Looking for advice, and as always it’s much more difficult to find pigeon help online. I rescued a male homing pigeon (DNA tested) about a year ago named Dooby, he’s indoor only in a very large cage and comes out once a day with his pigeon pants. Another rescue pigeon came to me, and I figured Dooby could use a friend. He is also a male, but I did my best research and it sounded like they can get together well, but they may have to develop a dominance hierarchy once introduced. I kept the new pigeon (Chili) quarantined for 2 weeks, then kept him in a small cage next to Dooby’s for another 2 weeks. I first let them meet outside of the cage with pants on, they talked some but didn’t seem to mind each other much. Since they’ve been in the same cage, Dooby has been instigating fights. He’s territorial about 2 specific spots in the cage, and when Chili goes near there he starts his “dominance coo”, puffs up struts around, occasionally pecks Chili’s butt. At first Chili was scared, he would move to a different spot. We have been trying to split up the fighting as much as possible, but from what I’ve read they will eventually “sort it out”. I am starting to see Chili now getting fed up with Dooby’s constant instigating and he has talked/pecked back, but Chili does seem interested in just being close/hanging out with Dooby. So my question is, do I not intervene and let them figure it out? Or do I separate them again? Will they be able to live together ever or would it be dangerous to keep them together? I’ve tried taking out/moving small things around that Dooby is especially attached to, but not sure what else to do. If any fellow pigeon people have any input please let me know! Thank you Jem for all of your content, you helped me tremendously when I first acquired my rescue!!

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

2 males are much less likely to pair well than 2 hens, especially if they are competing for territory in a small space and one is a new bird. They may eventually calm down and get on, or you may have to give them their own cages so they can each have a space of their own.

[@121music4life]

I love pigeons and feed the wild ones from my flat balcony. Can I ask how you cope with them shitting everywhere being home kept?

[@raclettepp]

they can wear diapers! once you're bonded to them, they'll let you put it on. you can even attach a leach to them and take them on a walk

[@zeenatshaikh2677]

Hi I’m from East Midlands uk with no experience of pets. looking to buy a pair of dove, I wouldn’t want to cage them. already bought about 6ft loft and kept it ready in my backyard but i fear if they fly away ? Not sure if i can buy now in winter or should I wait until spring ? Please advice thanks🙏😀

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Im not an expert on keeping pigeons outside so do not have experience of training them to home to a new loft. I would recommend seeking advice from a racing or flying pigeon club on best methods for getting birds settled to a new loft so that they fly home. Letting your birds free fly outside is not without risk and they could get caught by predators or lost, so please ensure you put a telephone ring on them :-)

[@weebearbear826]

I think keeping the doves within loft for few weeks ...til they get their surroundings , I keep race pigeons an I'm always nervous when the youngsters ...are ready to go outside ...but always leave loft traps open so they can come an go , We used to shake a tin of peas to encourage them back in at feeding time

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Hi, my guide series is oriented towards people keeping pets indoors as I do not have experience of keeping pigeons outside myself. To get advice on settling new or young birds to a new loft, you might benefit from joining your local racing or flying pigeon club or facebook group and there will be experienced members there who would be happy to advise you. Good luck with your birds :-)

[@coleridgelofts6804]

Nice video and nice bird....Lahore pigeon👍

[@jayjankunas9952]

How cool is being a pigeon owner 😎

[@lhumaindecaillou9483]

In France I know only 1 pigeon rescue center, that pretty hard to find them

[@GianJin]

This is one of the most informative videos I've watched on the subject, kudos. Invest in some solid audio equipment an you're set 😎

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Thank you very much! I got a new video camera and microphone for christmas so my new content from now on should have better quality :-)

[@katejack1125]

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[@abdulahmadi4512]

Hej from Denmark! I have a question. My little daughter want a pigeon or a couple of them. But we do not want to multiply them because hygienic and shortness of space. what will you recommend to us. should we keep pigeon or not can we control there birth rate or ..? what kind or race of pigeons are good for kids. and I even like from childhood but could not keep because my parents did not allowed. They mean that they are making shit and ...Thank you (we will keep them out side)

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Hi! Many of the less exotic fancy pigeon breeds make good pets, but many pigeon owners have success with ex racers, and rescued or disabled birds too. If you have a mated pair, you can swap out eggs for fake eggs soon after they are laid but it is something you have to be diligent about doing. You could also get a same sex pair, a pair of females may pair and lay eggs but they would not be fertile. Keeping pigeons does come with a fair amount of cleaning but 1 or two birds is usually manageable. I hope that helps :-)

[@SourSourSour]

I've ben researching pigeons for a few weeks now and my biggest concern at the moment is once I'm able to work back in office that it''ll be harmful to the pigeon. I work full time 9-5, 5 days a week in a studio environment. I'm certain I can work something out with my job to do part-time at studio and at home when the time eventually comes, but I'd like to know how well a pigeon would handle that amount of time away from me to better plan around it. Do you have any resources I can reference?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Pigeons are social birds so its important that they do have contact, especially if a lone bird. My own lone bird coped well with a few hours on her own but got lots of attention before and after work, and we had a strong bond. Every bird is an individual; some may not like it. You could give it a try, but you must be prepared if necessary to do whats good for your bird and get them.some company. As to resources, there arent any helpful books but theres a Facebook group Pigeons as Pets - The Perfect Pet with lots of pigeon/dove owners on there who may share their thoughts. Good Luck!

[@837503845kuty38506]

What do I do of my rescued pigeon had gotten anger issues after I had to leave for a funeral for a month ( I had a very loving friend care for him while I was gone ) please help !

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Pigeons are monogamous so its possible he/she paired with your friend and so is now showing aggression to you. You may need lots of time and patience to win them back over and no pigeon is guaranteed to be cuddly but its worth a try. Recommend joining the Pigeons as Pets facebook group as there are lots of pigeon owners there and they can share their experience and advice if theyve been in similar circumstances :-)

[@Katie-pz7hq]

In your opinion, is it wise to keep two female pigeons together in one cage?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

If they are friendly to eachother and have enough space then I dont see why not although youd need to monitor things and separate if needed. 2 females are much more likely to pair than males so they would certainly share if they became a bonded pair. I have 2 hens and they like eachothers company but they are not a pair and certainly wont share so they have a cage each!

[@mariannecote9457]

I am curently a student so during the day I am not at home and you mentionned that having a day to day job was not a good thing. I've been wanting a pigeon for a long time now so would it really impact the bird if I'm not home during the day? I do not want to do harm to a bird because I can't see it for a couple of hours everyday.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Ive had a lone pigeon myself who was on her own a few hours a day. I had a close bond with her and she was fine. They key is plenty of attention and cage free time for as many hours as you can when youre around. You can provide some enrichment activity to keep a bird occupied during the day. Lone birds are a big commitment and if it doesnt work out you need to be prepared to do whats best for the bird if needed, like getting them a friend. Good luck!

[@liljaney2623]

Do pigeons bred for food make good pets? We often go to China, and there is this market next to my grandma’s place which sells live pigeons for food. The pigeons are really cramped in the cages so I feel bad for them, but I don’t know if they can ever trust me if I were to adopt some.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

It would depend on the breed as to their temperament but certainly King pigeons which are bred for meat in the USA do make nice pets. With patience and time you can build a positive relationship with most pigeons but a nervous adult bird would definitely be more work. I would be very cautious about buying pigeons from a wet market as you cannot be sure of their health condition and whether they are harbouring any diseases resulting from the cramped conditions. You could be taking on a bird that would become sick and require treatment.

[@liljaney2623]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 Ok thanks!

[@karasik7656]

Какая красивая птица❤❤❤

[@lokitheferret9815]

I just found a injured pigeon outside and I’m trying to find out how to care for it properly

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

If youve never cared for a sick or injured pigeon before, the best thing is to get it to a rehabber or wildlife rescue asap so it can receive treatment and medication as needed. Many conditions can be made worse by improper care arising from a lack of experience. Sometimes the best care you can give is to get them to the right place

[@lokitheferret9815]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 we contacted one but they wouldn’t take him,but I have rehabilitated birds before

[@lokitheferret9815]

It was attacked by a hawk

[@bingbong1437]

What if I go to school for 7-8 hours? Is it okay to leave them for that long. I only want one.

[@bryanellis3125]

I mean I don’t no much about Pigeons. Hence why I’m here before I get some 😂 But, maybe try get 2? So they have each other for company while you’re gone? Preferably 2 males or 2 females so you won’t have to deal with potential babies.

[@zoemarx7461]

omg chonky birb 😍

[@xenosluminous5080]

I rescued a pigeon, and when I rehabilitated him and tried releasing him, he refused to move from my front door, though he was fully capable of flying without any difficulty, so I decided to look after him. He now mates with my hand, and makes a loud aggressive-sounding cooing noise quite often, even when he flies across the room and lands. How do I discourage these behaviours?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

If hes a lone bird then best to get him a mate to focus his attentions on :-)

[@edwarddunphy3099]

Hello my pidgeon sits on my shoulder and likes to peck my head and shoulder and sits on my foot love him any idea why he does that

[@klindstrom8891]

Here is a question: I always was concerned that if we need to keep them indoors all time, doesn't this atrophy their wings, their ability to fly? don't they miss this? I mean, if you don't have a lot of high ceilings, how can they excersize this instinct?

[@vis222]

They only fly when they have too and they can probably fly around in your house but if u want to u can put them on a leash and take them outside

[@carlossalazar8019]

thank you!!! you’re awsome :)

[@katejack1125]

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[@fluffydragonslayer3688]

i have to work 3 days a week, and can be gone for up to 12 hours, would i be okay with a lone bird or would it do better with a friend for while im gone

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

I think that depends on how well you bond with the bird and how much time you give them outside of your working hours. Its a long time for a pigeon to be on their own, it certainly would be good for them to have company :-)

[@fluffydragonslayer3688]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 I think it would be best to get a pair, I know I wouldn't like being all by myself for 12 hours

[@ppppickupapiplup1308]

Can you have a pidgeon if you have a pet cat?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Mixing any bird pet with cats or dogs is a contraversial conundrum and however well behaved the cat or dog, is not without risk. Many pigeons owners have other pets alongside quite happily, but sadly others have experienced the terrible experience of their cat or dog injuring or killing their bird. It very much is a matter of personal choice and whether you can accept the risks and any consequences

[@shrimp3981]

Always watch the pigeon if it is having free roam time

[@aihsanasl]

Can I ask a stupid question? :) Why do the pigeons in the parks of England can land on your hand when you offer bait but this never happens in my city İstanbul? Im a bird lover pet a lot of breeds but cant find the answer of that if the birds I saw would be in a small town I would say they're used to people or nobody bother them, there is less noise pollution but in the middle of London wild pigeons behave as if they're tamed.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Difficult to say! There might be more birds of prey near your city, or perhaps less people feeding them, or more pest control by the local authorities - it could be many things. Pigeons remember people who feed them so if you feed them regularly in the same place they might become friendlier with time :-)

[@gabrielcharles1339]

Very beautiful Lahore pigeon. I've 4 pigeons of that kind.

[@katejack1125]

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[@duraxuss7552]

do lahore pigeons poop alot than usual pigeons? a have a racing pigeon and for me, theyre already alot.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

I dont think Lahore pigeons are more 'poopy' then other breeds but I have 2 hens and their poops always get a bit loose and splashy during the breeding season, its a hormonal thing!

[@duraxuss7552]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 thankyou so much maam fpr your response, im planning to have pair,.im so excited. God bless all of your pets, also this channel!

[@MuscleBaraLover]

Hi. Can I use a lovely pigeon as an emotional support animal & take him anywhere?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

This very much depends on the rules for service animals in your country, this is something you may need to research :-)

[@katejack1125]

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[@pige0223]

The easiest place to find a pigeon for me is a pet market. But it's stuffed full of chickens, ducks and dozens of other birds which seemingly might have diseases TwT

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Yeah thats a difficult one! If you can, obtain your pigeon directly from a reputable breeder or a rescue centre. Buying birds from livestock markets is definitely risky and very likely you may be bringing home a bird with disease or parasites.

[@ravh4881]

Aww what's that lovely Lahore's name?

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Her name is Ana! I also have a black one called Dewie :-)

[@katejack1125]

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[@Kskjunior]

I just found a brocken tail Pigeon in my way. I just want to taking care of

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

Unless you are an experienced rehabber, if you find an injured pigeon please get it to a wildlife rescue as soon as possible so that it can receive the right treatment

[@summersmooth]

@summersmooth 0 seconds ago I use to be homeless up untill january this year. I use to sit out side home bargains begging everyday. everyday fgor 12 moth a brown pigeon would come sit with me everyday and share food i got of customers. She once came with an broken egg stuck to her bottom, so i caught her and removed the shell. I am now in recovery and live in a lovely home. but that little pigeon got me through the covid lockdown and she was so inelligent, Just after 2 weeks i saw her in the main city of Wakefield, I saw a pigeon the same color as my pal, so i shouted and to my amazment, it was my pal. she flew out of the pack and wobbled running straight towards me lol xx

[@shrimp3981]

Hey! I just got a pet pigeon a week ago, she’s really nervous around people. She’ll start shaking whenever anyone walks by, and she’s terrified of being touched or held. Any suggestions on how to tame her?

[@palomapolemica7019]

I would wrap her in a soft towel to limit her mobility a bit, and try to gently pet her on the head do this 3 times a day for 10 minutes approximately, also talk to her while doing it.

[@tommyfeck1829]

Is your pidgin paired to you.

[@purpleebchan]

moar toasted marshmello birb pls

[@DennisDeAngelis]

Yes 👍👍👍👍👍👍🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@Lan3.jp3g]

I know I'm late to the video, but I'm considering getting a pigeon. Are they very loud? I'd only get one, not two. If it's very loud, I can't get one. I currently have a parakeet named Beep, but I'm considering giving him back because I honestly wasn't expecting him to be so loud and he doesn't seem to be adjusting well. The noise is the only issue I'm worried about. I know you addressed sound in your video, but I'd like to know specifically how loud they are in comparison to other household things or animals. I have a rat and a cat, the latter being outdoors. The rat, Snot, doesn't have any issues with other pets as he's in his own cage. Would that be an issue or anything? Anyone let me know please. :)

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

How vocal a pigeon is can be quite variable! I know for sure that doves (ringnecks, diamond, zebra etc) calls are quite monotonous and can get irritating and that male doves/pigeons are much more vocal than hens. They are quieter if they have company. It can be louder sometimes if theyre calling out for attention but its not shrill and doesnt pierce your ears like hookbill shrieks. Please check out my Pigeocation playlist episode 'How to Speak Pigeon' for an overview of the sorts of sounds you can expect a pigeon to make :-)

[@Lan3.jp3g]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 So you'd say parakeets are significantly louder than pigeons? Also, do pigeons make good pets for first time bird owners? I'm kinda new to this bird thing.

[@thecrazypigeonlady8731]

@@Lan3.jp3g pigeons are less loud than larger hookbills like ringneck parakeets and also the tone is more pleasant to the ears. Also, if you get a hen and make sure she has plenty of company then theyre less inclined to coo incessantly. Pigeons are fab first pets as theyre quite easy to take care of, inexpensive and dont have complex needs and they cant bite your finger off!

[@Lan3.jp3g]

@@thecrazypigeonlady8731 Awesome! Thank you so much! I'm very excited about this and am looking forward to getting a new pet. :) have a good one!