Buyer question
Are Pigeon poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Pigeon poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy loft birds).
Source: the Pigeon poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pigeon poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Domestic pigeons descend from the rock dove and come in hundreds of breeds, from racing homers to fancy show breeds. They are gentle, long-lived and easy to keep in a well-built loft.
- Best fit
- Loft keepers, show
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
What to weigh
Pigeons produce dust and droppings, so lofts need regular cleaning. Homing breeds may fly home to their old loft.