The nest boxes in our Pigeon
"loft". They measure 12"x10"x10" with disposable nest bowls made of paper
mache. |
The trap door of our Pigeon
"loft". They come and go during the day and we shut this at night. |
Keeping the eggs warm.
Both parents take turns sitting on the nest. Usually the hen sets
during the day, and the cock sets the nest at night. |
Pigeons are great parents.
They'll try to discourage a predator by swatting at them with their wings. |
We made our pigeon perches
of plywood
and placed them all around
the loft walls. |
Hen #36 - This bird was
killed by a red-tailed hawk who entered the loft one week after this photo
was taken. She was setting on eggs at the time. |
When pigeons first hatch,
they're just a little bigger than a quarter and little more than yellow
fuzz with a big beak. This plump pair is about 3 weeks old. |
This 2 week old "squeaker"
is getting a little excited wanting to be fed! |
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| Our pigeons
are from racing stock, but we don't have time to train them or race them.
We just love to watch them fly and raise families. A flock, or "kit" of
pigeons flying together in unison is a beautiful thing to see.
NOTE:
WE DO NOT SELL PIGEON EGGS OR SHIP LIVE PIGEONS.
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Racing
Homer Pigeons
