Pigeon Nesting

If you have plans to tame a pigeon then for sure you’ll have to make comfortable arrangements for the pet to nest in. lets have a glance at what arrangements shall be made for the comfortable nesting of a pigeon.

Ideal pigeon nesting cup: Ideally the nesting area of the pigeon you are going to tame should be cup shaped. This is the ideal shape as it prevents the rolling out of eggs from beneath the pigeon. The vessel used to prepare a nest can be in stuffs like wood, plastic, ceramics or paper mash. Always keep in mind that the ceramic and plastic bowls are never porous and thus will not breathe which can chill the sibling coming out from the egg. If you’ll search the market well or move to a reputed pet store, you’ll find plastic and ceramic bowls with bottom holes in them. They can be used with a comforting pad as well.

Comfy nesting materials for the pigeon: If you are through with the nesting cup, then it’s time to arrange for some comfortable stuff to be kept in the pigeons nest. Remember to place a nesting pad for sure if you are going for a ceramic or a plastic bowl and thereafter look for further comforting options. Other options include pine needles, soft twigs, tobacco stems, ripped husk and coconut hay. Try avoiding options like straws, sawdust, sand and shavings. Straws tend to develop bugs within the nest which makes it rather difficult for the pet to live in. Saw dust and shavings make the place around the nest a bit messy and often enter the eyes of the kids which of course make them uncomfortable. Moreover the nest should be spacious enough to accommodate the entire family or else be prepared for the adult pigeons flee. If you have not yet made arrangements, then please get yourself involved into it as the pigeons stay with the siblings only for 15 to 20 days

So where are you planning to keep the pigeon nest: If you have some open space like a garden or a balcony, try placing the nest somewhere close to it. You can also let your pet have a glance of the chirpy birds out there and can also let them suck the fresh feel of the air. Other vital constituents to keep the pet hail and hearty is a regular source of sunlight and ample of space to move about.

Cleanliness is the must for a pigeon nest: The stuffs like twigs, stems, hay, etc should be changed soon after the hatchlings are 15 to twenty days old. The nesting items other than the nesting bowl shall be changed at least twice a year to avoid bugs and parasitical formation. Best months to clean the nest are October and November.

This is all one needs to keep in mind when it comes to nesting of home pigeons. Keeping in mind the given points, one will actually be able to provide the pet pigeon with the idealistic comfortable atmosphere. The search for happiness of your pet finally will find an end if you’ll keep in mind the aforesaid points.