a question on feed

[coyotejoe]

The only pigeon feed I'm able to find locally, and I feel fortunate to find any at all, is by "Sweeny Feed Mills" and the label lists as follows; milo, corn, wheat, peas, millet. Guaranteed analysis: crude protein not less the 12%, crude fat not less than 2.5%, crude fiber not more than 4.0%. My birds seem interested only in the corn and peas, the small seeds they toss out. So I'm thinking maybe I should get a bag of whole kernel corn and add maybe an extra 10-15 pounds of corn to each 50 pound bag of the above pigeon feed. These aren't racing birds nor show birds, just plain pigeons but I do want then to be strong and healthy.
Any expert suggestions would be welcome.

[Lovebirds]

Since they're just "plain" pigeons.......LOL, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Maybe add some corn this winter when they can use it to stay warm. My birds aren't just "plain" pigeons.......they are racers and my breeders that don't fly do the same thing. Pick out what they like and leave the rest. If they're leaving grains, then they aren't as hungry as you might think they are.
The grains you listed are good enough for pigeons that aren't doing anything but lounging around all day.
Now, if you breed them, the protein needs to be upped quite a bit. Like to around 16% to 18%.

[spirit wings]

they may like the extra corn in the winter months, it is good fuel to keep warm. you can always add some chicken pellets to the mix for somethin' extra, like vitamins and minerals, add it a bit at a time and don't over feed as they will pick and choose and waste feed.

[coyotejoe]

Thanks for the tip on "Pigeon Checkers"! My local feed store is a checkerboard dealer and while he doesn't stock them he ordered 2 bags for me. He said it would take two weeks so for now I'll have to pick up another bag of Sweeny Pigeon Mix. Thanks for all the replies!