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FeaturedPigeon Rescue: people who can help
Links to various pigeon-friendly organisations, groups, rescue centres, and vets that can help with injured, ill or orphaned pigeons and doves.
The problem of chronic egg laying
Talking about the problem of continuous egg laying in birds (e.g. risks to health) and possible solutions.
Welfare of fancy pigeons
Discussing the genetic welfare problems of some fancy pigeon breeds.
How to tell if a pigeon is male or female
Explaining a bit about sexing pigeons.
The scoop on pigeon poop!
Are pigeon faeces dangerous to humans and can it be used as fertiliser?
Pet pigeons - what we mean
Explaining what we mean when we talk about keeping pigeons as pets. In brief: We mean keeping tame, imprinted or disabled pigeons that would not otherwise survive in the wild.
Feral pigeons and disease – do pigeons carry disease?
Do pigeons pose a threat to the public and your health. The quick answer is: No, they do not. Don’t believe me? Well, read the full article to find out.
Hand-rearing pigeons - right or wrong?
Controversial post on whether it is right to hand-rear a pigeon on its own and therefore potentially cause them to become imprinted on humans.
Invisible babies
Why we don’t normally see baby pigeons, their growth rate (photos included) and info on what to do if you find a baby pigeon.
Pigeon Rescue: what to do with injured, ill and orphaned pigeons
Information on what to do, as well as links to various sites about pigeon rescue.
The myth surrounding pigeons exploding after being fed rice relies upon the ‘fact’ that pigeons can’t pass wind (either end).
I often have Elmo laying on my chest while I watch TV. He’ll be as happy as larry with me stroking him and ‘preening’ him, his beak only millimeters from my nose when I hear a distinct, although very faint, rumble, followed by a pop and then the unmistakeable aroma of peanuts! Thanks Elmo, really.
Now for my next discovery… I wonder if Elmo will eat baked beans? 
Revati, this really made me laugh out loud and I can confirm – PIGEONS CAN FART – including the appropriate noise and smell! It is rare but I have heard and smelled it!
Hi Petra, actually my husband wrote this post and is the one who noticed Elmo burbing peanuts!
It is very funny to hear about pigeons farting and burbing because you don’t often hear about it!! 