The German beauty homer pigeon is one of those birds that catches your eye the moment you see it in the loft. I still remember the first time I brought a pair home. They stood tall, clean-looking, and very calm compared to some other fancy breeds I have raised. This breed is known for its…
If you are learning how to incubate pigeon eggs, you are already taking a big step in pigeon keeping. I still remember the first time I tried it myself. I was nervous because pigeon eggs are delicate, and one small mistake can ruin everything. Most of the time, pigeons do a great job incubating their…
If you are learning how to hatch pigeon eggs, you are already on one of the most rewarding parts of keeping pigeons. I still remember the first time I watched a pair of my pigeons sit patiently on their eggs. A few days later, I saw tiny chicks hatching from the shell. That moment never…
If you are raising pigeons, one of the first things you will notice is how quickly things move once a pair starts breeding. The pigeon egg gestation period is something every pigeon keeper needs to understand. It helps you know what is normal and what is not, especially when you are waiting for those eggs…
If you are raising pigeons or planning to start, one of the first things you will wonder is how pigeons reproduce. I still remember when I first saw my own pair go through the whole process. It taught me a lot about their behavior and how simple yet organized their breeding cycle really is. Pigeons…
If you have ever watched your birds closely, you might have wondered how pigeons mate and what is really going on during that process. I remember the first time I noticed one of my males puffing up his chest and walking in circles around a female. At first, it looked funny. Later, I realized it…
If you have ever watched a pair of pigeons sitting close together, gently cooing and preening each other, you might wonder, “Do pigeons mate for life? This is one of the most common questions I hear from new pigeon keepers. From my own experience raising pigeons, I can tell you that pigeons do form strong…
Yes, pigeons do lay eggs. If you have ever kept pigeons or even watched them closely in your backyard, you have probably seen how they pair up and build simple nests. From my own experience raising pigeons, I can say that egg laying is one of the most natural and regular parts of their lives….
If you have ever kept pigeons or even just watched a pair closely, you may have wondered how many eggs pigeons lay. This is one of the first questions new pigeon keepers ask me when they start raising birds. From my own daily experience in the loft, pigeons are very consistent breeders. Once a pair…
Breeding pigeons can be one of the most rewarding parts of raising these birds. If you are new to pigeon keeping, a pigeon breeding guide can help you understand the basics and avoid common mistakes. From my own experience, knowing how to care for your birds and how to manage breeding pairs makes a huge…