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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.
I tried to take a few relaxed photos of Georgie (she doesn’t like the camera light) and I managed to get a few before Elmo jumped on the desk, wanting a piece of the action. He then tried to mate with my hand before deciding it wasn’t good enough and attacked it!
Georgie girl in the spotlight:
And here’s Elmo boy:
And attack!!!
Thanks for the photos!
It’s interesting how Georgie has such white talons and Elmo’s nails are black. Is it common for pigeon’s nails to be various colors, not dependent on their breed?
Hi Frank, it’s normal for pigeons’ nails to be different colour. I don’t think it matters what breed or type of pigeon they are. Georgie actually had four black nails and four white ones, and then they became all white a few years ago.
Great pics, thanks for sharing! I’ve never been able to see a pigeon up close before as most of the time I get near them they fly away. They are a lot more beautiful than you originally think!
Hi John, glad you like the photos!
Interesting Elmo appears to be attacking your rings – our female (Dolly) will peck my hands and then grab my ring in her beak and shake it, like a terrier! Do you think they are attracted to the metal or something?
Hi Fiona, both Elmo and Georgie do the same as your Dolly with rings. They then tuck them under themselves as if the ring is suitable nesting material.