Hi Birdists, I've been searching the web everywhere, and possibly asking the wrong questions. Cosmo has a band on his right leg and I can't figure out how to interpret it. All this time I've been assuming he is a ring-necked dove, but all I know for sure is that he is a dove. Here is a...

Hey folks, a tiny pigeon ent up in my care https://www.pigeons.biz/forums/f6/less-than-5-wk-old-emaciated-squeaker-116570.html#post1152248 Note the 10th primary is not grown in all the way, the bare patches under the wing, the cere of course, and it now weighs 200 grams and is a squeaker. I...

I can't tell, does anyone have an idea? I'm going to be adopting him soon, and I would really like to know.

I want to know my pigeon breed.. It came to my house in kitchen.. It was not good at flying.. May be its not an adult, no injuries found.. So i am curious to know about what type of pigeon it is or what breed it is... Please help🙏 me...

Hi experts Whats your guess on her Breed? ( the grey headed one)

Hi I bought 2 new pair of pigeon, The one I bought week before I want to know the breed and care to be done as they laid 2 eggs and sitting on them from last 3 days The other one I bought yesterday I want to know the breed and habits of the pigeon, it make different sound of coo (pe pe...

Dear all, I am a new owner and want to know about the breed of the pigeon. And at what interval food and water needs to be given.

I can understand why heavy breeds, or fancy breeds with extra feathering and strange shaped bodies can't fly much...... BUT..... How come some normal shaped light breeds seem to only want to fly to get from A to B, many don't even seem to want to leave the coop / loft.. and will fly straight...

Hello. Can anyone tell me what breed my pigeon is? Does he have the homing ability as much as the Racing pigeons/homers? He has been with me for a month now and he still aint healthy though he eats a lot but never showed any improvements. (I can tell cause when I carry him , his back bone can be...

Hello! The pigeon in this image has been living in my balcony for 2 weeks. It uses to fly away for short periods during the day, but it is always coming back for food and sleep. Can you tell me something about its breed and gender? I suppose it is a female.

Hi guys, I've had this pigeon for a while, but I'm still trying to find out what it's breed is. I think it is a German owl pigeon, but can you still clarify it please. Thank you!

Hey guys and gals! New here! I was given some rollers from a woman that had them because "they flew cool". I was wondering how to tell what breed these are? I am trying to build a breeding loft so I can start some young birds in a kit. I'd love to fly these rollers to there best potential. Thanks!

My birds will not mate or lay an egg. What can I do? Hi there, this is my first post. I have 2 utility king pigeons of opposite sex. I don't know the exact age but they arrived looking to be adults. I have had them for several months, and I have never seen them mate or lay an egg. I have...

Hello.. I found a 2 week old squab and have hand fed her up to her current age which is about 5 weeks. I'm starting to wean her off of hand feeding now. I am very fond of her and it seems mutual. She lives in a nice size cage in my house. We spend time outdoors during feeding and she flies to...

Hi All, I am very new to pigeons. I picked up a few from a guy today do you know what breed they are? Are the ones without the feathers in the back females? Do you know if I can get them to breed? The guy told me they were cull birds? Not sure what that means.

I was wondering if it was okay if I kept two breeds in one loft? I was thinking of a homer and a fantail, both adopted hens. I've only heard of people keeping multiple pigeons of the same breed... :confused: I don't want any fights for my future birds because of their differences, haha.

Hi! About a month ago my husband rescued a white pigeon that was hanging around his place of employment, trying to enter the building to escape the large hawks that nest and hunt on the property. We have another rescued white pigeon, a Birmingham Roller (?), who we named "Paloma" and has become...

What is the difference between a roller pigeon, and a homing pigeon? I recently acquired a female roller, and she has paired with my male homing, is it okay to breed them?

hi, Can these pigeon be good homer ? I know it is hard to say yes/no , but I would like to know your thoughts.

My family found this baby pigeon, or what I assume to be a pigeon, and I can't tell what breed it is, he also has a pink leg band He looks like this. He's all white, with a few black feathers on his tail, and his whole neck is black I'm not sure but he kinda makes me think of the 12th...