[winningsoul]

I have a young pigeon that is a little over a month old. She (or he) is a bit peckish and bites us all the time. She doesn't seem to tame, and even the offer of food doesn't help. She keeps inside of her cage all the time, and won't come out on her own. When she is taken out her only focus is getting back inside. Her cage is open all day and closed at night, she is kept outside. I would really like for her to calm down and tame a bit. Thoughts? Thank you

 

[Marina B]

She must feel safe inside the cage. Don't force her to come out. Rather put her food just outside the cage so that she will need to go out to eat. Pigeons also love chopped up raw unsalted peanuts. You will need to sprinkle some on her food. Once she starts eating them, put some in a seperate bowl close to you and eventually offer them from your hand.

They fledge at about a month old Give her time. She will eventually want to explore. You can also put a mirror outside the cage where she will be able to see her own reflection. That will also interest her to come out.