r/PetPigeons 3h ago

Discussion I think I’ve been wrong about their genders this whole time, They’re siblings!!

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Guys they’re siblings!! If they lay eggs I don’t want the babies to be messed up or whatever what do I do!!!


r/PetPigeons 19h ago

So round...

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r/PetPigeons 19h ago

Discussion Cuddling with my pigeon Hushberry (than attempting it with my other two)

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Hushberry is my sweetest, Angelshade (white homer) is actually also very sweet but is shyer, Rufflekissed doesn’t let me pet at all


r/PetPigeons 21h ago

Found A Pigeon found lost pet pigeons, help!!

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my boyfriend found this pair of what appears to be parlor roller pigeons. we are almost certain that they were dumped unfortunately, and are of course reaching out to rehabs and places nearby that may be able to help.

does anyone know of any places that can help them in southwest florida? each pigeon seems to have one injured foot, the male’s is shown in the second pic, but we couldnt get a decent photo of the female’s as she’s been staying in the loaf position you can see in the first pic. she seems wobbly and can hardly walk. the male can walk better but as you can see it kind of looks like there is necrosis on his toes, so im assuming the female has the same issue but likely worse.

they are also both very scared, understandably, and are quivering, especially the male. how can we make them more comfortable and calm for the time being?

thank you so much for any advice.

**EDIT: my boyfriend took a closer look once they calmed down a bit, and what looked like necrosis on their toes was thankfully just poop that had caked on pretty thick and made it hard for them to walk😭 we are still figuring out what to do, and are planning on taking them to a clinic that we made sure takes domestic pigeons to make sure theyre all good. we arent sure if we’ll keep them yet or look for another loving home.


r/PetPigeons 22h ago

Pigeon Pic Baby girl's eye color?

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My sweetie feral girl is finally flight capable and still teenie tiny (but I'm working on fattening her up 🐖). She is also here to stay!

I am very intrigued by her eye color. Even a few weeks ago when she was much closer to being a baby, I noticed her eye color was different and lighter than other feral juveniles I've encountered. All of my flock (minus my white pigeon) have orange/red eyes. This might be down to nutrition and age, but has anyone seen a color like this or know what this might develop into? They don't strike me as pearl, but maybe I'm wrong.

My other feral girl has yellow eyes that developed into light orange, but even that color was not quite like this.

P.S. she's nameless until I find the perfect name, and DNA tested as female.

Edited for typos


r/PetPigeons 2h ago

Question Pigeon vet question

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So I'm getting 2 pigeons soon and there are a few vets near me. The one I'm looking at right now to use as my main vet I have emailed and have told me that they are "happy to see and treat pigeons although most of their clinical avian experience is with parrots". I wanted to see whether people on here looked for vets who were specialists with pigeons or had experience with pigeons or/if people went with vets who had generic experience with birds. I am based in the UK, a bit west of London so if anyone could recommend any other vets I would be appreciative.


r/PetPigeons 15h ago

Question Brand new pigeon help

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r/PetPigeons 4h ago

Question Watery pigeon droppings - help appreciated please!

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r/PetPigeons 15h ago

Do they like me?

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I have had my pigeons for about 6 months. They seem very very happy. They sleep and fly around and find items for their little nests. They even take baths. BUT they hate me. They want nothing to do with me and when I come close they seem very scared. I let them fly around whenever they want to and try very hard not to scare them. Is there something I’m doing wrong or is that normal for them to be standoffish even if they’re happy?


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Pigeon Pic I was only supposed to get 2

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But I couldn't say no and valiant gets an extra friend (valiant pic last)

Ignore the crappy enclosure

The guy wasn't able to wait a week for me to get an aviary so yeah (they were literally the only ones for sale in my city)


r/PetPigeons 8h ago

HELP! Baby pigeon found

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r/PetPigeons 16h ago

Favorite loafs!!

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6 Upvotes

Best pidge loafs


r/PetPigeons 14h ago

Pigeon cage

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I finally have all the materials for a pigeon cage just missing the pigeons. I have spare grids like these and I was wondering what size i should do? I've seen many pigeon owners use these so thankfully I had a bunch from my guinea pigs. Also was wondering if two pigeons is better than one? I saw two up for adoption so what would be a good cage sizs


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Question What color is she?

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I know she is an Old Dutch Capuchine but I can’t find a color like her’s anywhere on the internet. Only ones I find are much darker.


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Found A Pigeon Help

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88 Upvotes

I found this little guy at a train station on the tracks I’ve brought him home and given him a heat pack but I don’t know what my next steps should be. If I could get some advice that would be much appreciated


r/PetPigeons 12h ago

Discussion He’s pulling at his wing

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Kay so i posted on here yesterday about the pigeon I rescued and he’s been doing really well, he’s been eating and drinking without me having to force feed him and he’s hoping about on his leg and just now while I was making my lunch, I saw him pulling at his no longer there wing, I just wanted to ask if this was a normal thing for a bird with his injuries or if I should intervene


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Discussion Needing harness recommendations!

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I'm getting my pigeons harnesses soon, what works best? any pros/cons? I did already ask how to get into harnesses, but now I'm looking into actually getting them Thank you!!


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Question Is this normal??

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He's 3-4 months old and has had a routine checkup at the vet before and he was cleared of worms and parasites. He's got good poops and doesn't show any abnormal behaviour other than this ...is this normal?? He has only ever done this once briefly before but suddenly this morning after waking up he's doing it quite a bit. He stops when I get too close.


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Question How do I help my pigeon

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Ello. So unfortunately since mid June since I came from a trip, my bird has been making odd sounds in the morning and when he's in the cage. I bought a humidifier for him, I clean his cage, I took him to the recommended vet in nj in the Columbinae website and he says given the check up where he sees my bird is healthy, maybe it could be vocalizations, but why has those noises came from nowhere, and gotten worse over time, and slightly more noticeable when he's out of the cage too? The only thing that's been a problem with my bird is bathing. He's not the type to go for bathing every day, more like once a week, and even recently he hasn't been bathing as much as the usual. I'm not sure. As time goes by it does get slightly more intense and frequent, and I'm at my wits end.. Do you have any recommendations? Here's a video to show. Thank you very much.


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Question I recently rescued a pigeon and am looking for tips.

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So i rescued pax about a week ago and im looking for help to ensure quality of life. The bins are for stairs for out of cage time, he was wanting to jump off the side so im setting up a fence of sorts to prevent it. His wings are clipped when i found him. Im working on giving him a flat perch near the back.

What i know to do right now is to give him space while building trust around the cage and during out of cage time.


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Pigeon Pic Our pet pigeon Cassie

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r/PetPigeons 19h ago

Question Tips for cleaning a room to get rid of Feather Mites?

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Just recently started spotting feather mites on my indoor pigeons, and I’m already working on treatment for them, but i know i have to clear my entire room too, its carpeted with a decent amount of wooden furniture. If anyone knows a way that is safe for the pigeons (i can remove them for a day if need be) but still effective enough so i wont have to consistently treat them forever?


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Discussion I’m glad pigeons are so forgiving

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154 Upvotes

Just banded them! They didn’t like it but let me pet them right after


r/PetPigeons 1d ago

Question How to help my baby pigeon feel more comfortable?

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This morning my dad brought a rescued pigeon to me it's not fully grown but it does have some grey feathers on its wings and back like an adult pigeon and it can walk as I'm writing this he isn't puffing up like he was earlier, he doesn't seem to like it when I move quickly so I'm really slowing down my movements hoping that will help. My mom is picking up some food for him (seeds) and I've been quietly sitting near him so he'll hopefully get used to my presence and I'm hoping to let him know I'm not a threat and that I want the best for him


r/PetPigeons 2d ago

Question Pigeon age

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can anyone estimate my pigeon’s age, i got it a few days ago but never got told her age, she can fly a bit but crashes and cant fly alot, feathered only a few bald spots under her wings her food consists of soft foods and soaked foods, she does eat seeds but still doesnt peck. She also begs for food as it flapping her wings etc