Buyer question
How long do Pigeon poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Pigeon poultry a lifespan of 10–15 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- Worldwide (rock dove)
- Best fit
- Loft keepers, show
What to weigh
Pigeons produce dust and droppings, so lofts need regular cleaning. Homing breeds may fly home to their old loft.