November 20, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on pHarmony: Match Making for Pigeons (& Doves)
By Miriam Hoyt with Elizabeth Young (If you’re new to pet pigeons or doves, please read this first.) Pigeons have an amazing capacity for love. When one of these big-hearted birds finds a mate, the bond between them is usually … Continue reading
October 3, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How to DIY Make an Easy, Safe Pigeon or Dove Aviary
How Do I Get an Aviary? So many beautiful, unreleasable pigeons and doves need homes! Rescues like Palomacy develop homes for hundreds each year and, if the birds are to live outside, they need a big, predator and rodent-proof aviary. Getting … Continue reading
September 6, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What’s the Difference Between Pigeons & Doves?
Guest Post by Nina Bohn Pigeon and Dove – the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, and often incorrectly. Both comprise the order Columbiformes, with over 300 species. Rather than delve into the technical and scientific names, let’s focus on the … Continue reading
April 19, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What to Do (& Not Do) If You Find a Pigeon or Dove
If you find a pigeon or dove that appears to need help (weak, hurt, out of place, tame, domestic, etc.), they probably do. The first step is to pick up or catch the bird & bring them indoors to safety. … Continue reading
May 11, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Escape! (Read this BEFORE an Escape Happens)
Guest Blog Post by Juniper & Her Mom Editor’s Note: If you have pigeons as pets, they are not well suited to survive on their own and need to be safe at home. Here is an article about how to … Continue reading
April 3, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeons & Leg Bands
What Do Leg Bands Mean? The vast majority of pigeons with leg bands are domestic birds, unable to survive on their own, that are bred, sold, exploited and endangered for “sports” such as racing and roller flying … Continue reading
November 20, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How We Built Our Aviary
Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski Editor’s Note: When building an aviary for pigeons or doves, there are a few basic principles that are essential. The aviary must be built sturdy to protect against predators & rodents (no matter where you … Continue reading
October 30, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How & When to Feed a Pigeon (or Dove) Who Isn’t Eating
Guest Post by Ashley Dietrich Most pigeons and doves, when rescued, are dehydrated and starved (and often injured). Many will immediately drink and eat given the opportunity. If they don’t, that is a serious signal that expert help is needed. … Continue reading
December 23, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pearl’s Story
Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large My name is Cynthia and I am a volunteer for Palomacy, a small nonprofit project that saves the lives of at-risk domestic pigeons and doves, educates the public, and finds homes for rescued birds 365 … Continue reading
October 25, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What To Do If You Can’t Keep Your Bird(s)
Rehoming Birds by Elizabeth Young with Cynthia Zhou, Ashley Dietrich & Rose Jensen Perhaps your life circumstances have changed or maybe you’ve rescued a bird that needs a permanent home. Unplanned things happen sometimes, and unforeseen circumstances can lead to … Continue reading