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How true is the saying « birds of a feather stick together » I have a wonderful female fancy pigeon, whom I love and spend as much time with as I am able-however, I know her quality of life would improve with the presence of another member of her species so I am looking for the right pigeon to...

Hello! I have a pet wood pigeon who was found knocked from a tree last July who I hand reared and still have now. (S)he has a large indoor cage as well as an outdoor garden-shed-type coop - though I usually keep her indoors. I live in Ireland. The problem is I soon have to study abroad for a...

Hello! I am not currently a pidge mom (though it's in the works), and I'm wondering if anyone knows of any training or tricks to help pigeons/doves bond with their person. I'm also meaning general training - can you train them to step up or step down from your hand on command? Can you train them...

Would like to find a female companion pigeon for Lucy, an adult female blue checked girl. She seems to really miss her flock. She is still afraid of us after three weeks.

I have a male ringneck dove rescue (age unknown) I've had for several years. His mate passed away back in December from reproductive issues (didn't know that when I got her) Despite my best efforts, I lost her around Christmas. I have finally found a potential new mate for him, except the...

My white dove Pearl is 16 years old! When I was about 9, he was a Christmas gift to me (already at least a year old), and ever since then we have been inseparable. Because I was so young and my mother had previous biases against it, Pearl never had a mate or company. My mother had a dove...

Hello! New to the forums. I have 5 King Pigeons, 2 males and 3 females. My birds were given to me by a friend for an FFA project. Unfortunately, they do no let me get near them. My question is, when an egg hatches, what do I need to do inorder for the squab to get used to me. I want to be able...

My rodo is not caged, and flies from point to point in a room. She is lonely. Any handicap welcome, except flightlessness.

Hi, I'm new to this forum and I would appreciate any advice given from anybody who has had any experience of diamond doves. I have kept a pair of hen doves in a cage indoors for about three years. They have always been very close. A couple of days ago, one of the doves died unexpectantly...

Ok so I posted a thread a few days, here is the link: http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/f5/lonely-bachelor-61366.html I am trying to find a companion for my outdoor, rescued feral pigeon who I believe to be a male (95% sure). He is visually impaired so partially blind to some extent, and he cannot...

I am new to the pigeon word and am looking for the right breed for me. I am looking for a breed that is calm, intelligent, fun, and overall would make a good companion. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Most of you know that we lost one of our young Chinese owls a week ago. We still don't know what killed "Chong" but since then his/her sibling "Cheech" has lost his only companion. We have 2 breeding pair, Owls and Horsemen thief pouters. The horsemen have 2 pair of siblings that are always...

Hi everyone, it's been ages since I was here last but remembered you gave me some great advice when i needed it. I am not an expert on pigeons so please help me!! I found an injured pigeon (Daisy) 6 years ago and has given another (Pidge) by my vet 5 years ago. They have been living happily...

As a few of you may know i have been hand rearing a collared dove, hes now fully weaned (and has been for a while), happy and healthy..... BUT.... I will be going back to college in 2 weeks, and i worry he will be lonely by himself as i will be out for most of the day so thought he may benefit...