Is it ok to have one pet pigeon? 

our pigeon has bonded to my teenage son & whenever my son goes into the bathroom, the bird just flies from my son's bed to the bathroom door & back again, until my son is finished & exits. but when my son leaves the house, the bird will deem one of the rest of us "good enough" to hang out with. 😹 with four people in the house, it's pretty rare for our bird to be alone for any length of time. he's the king of the household & we live to serve our feathery ruler. 😻

Your birds are very lucky to have you 🕊🕊

I have a pigeon and a dove, both rescued when they were babies. They are my children, and I love them very much, and yes, they do require a LOT of attention from me.

back in the '80s I rescued a pigeon from our back alley that couldn't stand or fly though I never figured out what was wrong with him (or her?)... a few weeks of TLC in our house seemed to do the trick and it eventually could move about just fine! it flew out, and would fly back in whenever a door or window was opened sadly by that point my parents wouldn't let the bird stay with us anymore, and I guess it finally learned to stop trying to come visit. but I still think about my pigeon whenever I watch your channel

Im so glad that you're still making videos. You do the best pet pigeon videos on RU-vid. They're both thoughtful and entertaining. Thanks and keep at it.

I got two (male and female) because the breeder strong armed me into it by saying how well they do together and that it makes the birds so happy. I regret it every day. The problem is actually that they get along TOO well. They are very focused on each other and breeding/nesting. The problem for me is that I have lots of time to spend with a bird and don’t leave home much, so one bird would have been better for me. I wanted a pet I could be close to. My two are very low maintenance by being together, but they also want little to do with me which is not what I wanted. Just depends what you are looking for I guess, but I wish I wasn’t pressured into getting them both. Even if I got them a year apart it may have been better as they might have had better bonds with me from that time.

Awesome video! I currently have 1 pigeon, and yeah, they're NEEDY. Im lucky enough to have a life that accommodates the "one pigeon life."

This is exactly how it went for our budgies. We'd spend everyday with our first one for years, him out the cage with us and toys, he developed bad hormonal issues and had to hump his toys everyday. Despite our constant attention and bonding with him, and making sure he had a good diet/vet visits said he was okay, and we always tried to keep his hormonal behaviour down in every way we could. When we got the second bird, his hormonal issues stopped. He doesn't hump any toys anymore, or the other budgie, he is more himself again :) however, like you said...they aren't that close, they bicker and refuse to share food and the new bird is young and fiesty, however they're bonded and will preen and feed eachother despite not being super chummy ❤

Same for me. My first pigeon was happy with just me. Then I rescued a second bird whom she hated! I released the second after his injury healed. 🕊️🌠

Very beautiful pigeons

Thank you for putting this out so very well! 🥰 We have Sophie (The Pigeon) which is our rescue pigeon, she came from a VERY bad situation and a vet even thought she would never fully recover anymore (as in able to fly for example)... She luckily did, with one of us spending A LOT of time (read: months!) of time with her, building trust, doing (VERY SLOWLY) exercises with her (to regain full use of her wings again etc), during this period it was almost a 24/7 task (aside from me sleeping of course) of spending time with her. This dedication and attention caused her (unintentionally) to bond very strongly with me, and despite that we tried to see how she would do with another pigeon as 'real buddy/mate', she would not do well AT ALL (indeed very defensive, jealous and even aggression). I sometimes also get comment's like "she needs a mate"... Well guess what? You are right: She already has a mate (in her eyes) and that's me. It works perfectly for her, I work from home, she literally spends her entire day with me and around me (even goes with me everywhere I go outside). Sure there are some (rare) instances she can't come along, and HAS to stay at home, but that's just fine and it doesn't bother her to much. She has a very nice (and large) 'cage' (we call it her room) to spend such (rare) occasions in, with enough to entertain herself, and I can keep an eye on her with an IP Camera. All in all, i'm glad someone put the effort in making a video like this to explain it to people with 'the wrong idea' 😄 Sophie has her own shorts on my channel where she shares her 'happy pigeon life and adventures', and other social media accounts (which I won't share here since it isn't meant as 'advertising' at all, and due to those 'channels' people around us are now also starting to see that she is really happy, enjoying all the things she does, and that she gets everything she deserves (and more) 😄 I will definitely link (or embed) this video on her own blog to explain/show to people that it's perfectly okay to have 'just' one pigeon. "Just" one pigeon, also "just" means that you are willing to devote to the pigeon as he/she would expect from a partner/mate, and if you are able to do so, then it is just fine 😄 Again, thank you very much for your elaborate and informative video (which is just PERFECT referral material)

Lovely story! My doves got along so well as a pair that I felt like the 3rd wheel. I sold them to a woman who didn't mind dealing with the eggs and squabs. If I ever get a pigeon, it'll definitely be my one and only. I wish it would have been like you and your pigeon. Don't like to feel left out and like they don't need me or love me.

I also need to add how glad I am to see you to be so extremely responsible with your pet and the ethics of keeping it. :) So often even well known, educated and well-meaning animal youtubers give unethical advice or have their pet(s) in borderline-unjust conditions. You set a very good example

love love love this whole video i currently have, umm, 6 pigeons (plus a feral who is in a crate recovering from a badly broken leg). there was definitely a shift in dynamics as each new pigeon arrived - they have all been found as babies and hand raised and have underlying issues that made releasing them impossible. they are great company and lots of fun. i say this even after the newest pigeon (9 weeks old) decided she was now sleeping in my bedroom a couple of nights ago and woke me up by jumping on my face the last 2 mornings. and i still stress about leaving them when i go out of the house.

Gosh here I had the random thought of having a pet pigeon, and you voiced the exact reasons why I've been afraid of getting a dog (also because ducks are loud and my work necessitates a rather quiet environment), the constant drama i will be playing in my head and guilt upon leaving my pigeon just because i left for the grocery. Appreciate these vids! and hope Toby and Bonnie are doing well!

I saved a pigeon one day and kept her 1 month she had PMV virus, she was very afraid of me. I like them even if they poop a lot, I feed them from my window. Your birds are beautiful.❤

I could not handle my birds following me everywhere, I would cook and eat them I'd get so annoyed! 😂 But that's why having a mated pair is perfect for me. They're in their own little world, just like me. Except when its peanuts time. Then they are AAAALL about me lol

Beautiful colors . I had birds for so many years. Ended up having over 100 birds. And they are awesome pets. Mine were outside. In a pigeon loft. Eventually I had to part with them. For medical reasons. But hopefully down the road I will get back into it. Love pigeons.

I usually don’t watch random videos but this was great. Never owned a pigeon was more of a hookedbill kinda guy, but kinda want a pigeon now that my hookbill passed (old age no neglect). Appreciate you.

I'm so glad that I found this video. The editing is so well done and it's super entertaining watching too. Made my day 🎉

I've had a couple people ask if I was going to get a second pigeon. My bird actually goes outside with me on walks, and where I live we have ferals flying around. When ever one of them approaches my pigeon, she gets awkward and doesn't really know what to do. So, she comes back to me. She's more comfortable with people and dogs. When I go to work, she's learned the routine and doesn't freak out. I've caught her sleeping in bed with my dog (who is a 75 lb shepard/lab mix) when I get home. Or she's on her eggs. Pigeons are really shaped by their upbringing, and if you have a bird that was raised by or close to people, they really don't see themselves as something apart from us.

omg you’re bird being obsessed with you is so adorable 😩❤️

I just watched all your videos. Your editing and humour is so wonderful! The mix of informative and entertaining is perfect! I'm hoping to welcome my first pigeon friend into my home this year and after watching your videos I'm even more excited! Thanks for making these wonderful videos!! :)

That is a brilliant video, and I'm so impressed with your method of delivering such essential information to people. Nice work 😘

wow the quality of the video is insane...You should have more subscribers, incredibly amazing story telling abilities.

What a superbly made video! Entertaining and informative! Annoying how a streamer can get a million views for sitting there playing a video game but you clearly put so much work into this! Well just know some of us appreciate the work you put in! I'm curious what work you do from home? Is it illustration- those drawings were great :D Do you ever feed or help pigeons in the wild? Keep keeping your 2 birbs happy. Thanks!

I love your birds so much, very informative video, I love your style of editing :) I don't have any pigeons or any kind of bird myself, but I've thought about getting one someday in the far future and all your videos have helped with my research on it. I think I would try to work with just one, and only get another if I became more outgoing and less at home.. as long as they can get along 😅

Glad to see you back! I love your videos❤

So happy to see another video! This is my favourite channel for pigeon info :D

I ABSOLUTELY love your videos, I just discovered your channel. I have one bird already, a green-cheek conure named Piggie, And, two guinea pigs named Tiramisu and Cappucino! Anyway, I have thought for so long to get a pigeon and your videos are so cute and entertaining (dont forget informational) but thank you for your content

what a fantastic and adorable video! the part where you described your extremely busy social life made me chuckle. also i love your chill editing style :)

Always a treat when I see a video of yours in my subscribed tab. Enjoyed all of the funny edits, especially the pigeon coo as censor sound, cracked me up 😂 Thank you for sharing your experiences and opinions regarding the 1 or 2 bird debate. I dont have a bird yet, but I've been thinking about this topic for years. This made me more assured of the decision I'll make when the time comes P.S. Your pigeons are real cuties 🕊️💕

I enjoy your videos and your little humor nuggets sprinkled throughout. I love pigeons but am not sure if I am ready to commit to owning one (I mean cohabitating with one). Until then, i will live vicariously through you.

It was a long wait since your last video, I was quite curious what happened to your two pigeons. It's nice to see that they have hit it off now. I hope the next video don't take so long. PS. By the way, I really liked your drawings, you do a great job.

That was an awesome video and your birds are so adorable!

Happy to see another video! Quite the treat!

So cuttyy 👌😊, Good Information , Keep It Up ...👍

very cool. I just subscribed to you yesterday, because I became interested in pigeons because of watching video about comparing speed of pigeon mail and internet network. Nicola Tesla had a pet pigeon. You and your pigeons are very cute together. Your videos are a gem.

Your art is so cute!

It's good that you are bringing up this topic. I have dozens of rescued pigeons at home and have observed that they form pairs with those they find sympathetic. You can't just take any two pigeons, put them together, and think it will be fine. I offer people the chance to temporarily take their pigeon, and with a bit of luck, it will pair up here. Then I return two pigeons to them. I wish every pigeon owner had such an opportunity. When they are in a true pair, it's a beautiful sight.

Thank you, There is so little about keeping pigeons. I had a Goffin's Cockatoo for years and she was a rescue. And also a handful. Saturday I will be picking up my first rescue Pigeon.

Why did You stop making videos on Your little friends. I enjoy and learn alot from watching The Love You give to Your birds Thomas x

Hope you guys are well Toby and Bonnie are both gorgeous!

Wonderful ! Thank you.

I I love pigeons they are my favourite bird awesome video ❤

Wow, pictures are such a beautiful bird

this is the cutest video 😭🥺

You made me feel in love with pigeon by me watching your video ❤😊

Your birds are beautiful by the way ❤️❤️

This was so helpful, I currently have one pigeon that’s bonded to me and thought about getting another one to keep her company while im gone/working/etc, but think I’ll just stick to my one. She’s already jealous when I have people over so I can’t imagine how she would be with another bird 😂

First of all, if you are experienced at this, the pigeon you adopt is very lucky to have you. Secondly, they're very easy to train, entertain, and are very loving. Thirdly, they are smart.

I have been in those situations a couple of times. In my cases, my birbs would go in depression without a mate. I would never let that happen. I always made sure that they had someone.

Thank you for your lovely video. Ithink it is egotistical to have one animal. Because people are going to work the whole day, spend time with friends in a cafe or whatever. The dog or the pigeon at home this time is lonesome. I had a pigeon (found as a young bird fallen from nest) at home for 5 month. And yes it was a amazing time.....But i also have a dog and we went together ! every day for a walk (Fly) in the wood. But when "Moly" became a "boy" he wanted to stay in the wood looking for a "girl". But i miss him so much. And it´s so nice to watch you with your pigeons.

Started coming to this channel to do some research while I attempt to rescue an abandoned pigeon in my back yard. I've tried everything but he's too smart and healthy to fall for any of it. Called NPA and he's abandoned (black band, no numbers). I have his home all set up in my room and everything but I just can't get him somewhere safe. If this doesn't work out I think I will end up adopting but it breaks my heart to think of losing this guy.

Beautiful 😍 🕊

Lovely video 😍🙏

You are such a sweet heart!

Very well done. The video

Lovely pigeons ❤❤

Your Feathered Babies are Beautiful i love Pigeons and Doves 🕊️🕊️

I just found a pigeon that was flopping on the floor like a fish so I took it home and I’m making him better his foot is no good but I’m gonna keep trying 🥰 I’m glad I came across your video ❤️

Amazing video

This has been a really helpful video. I had two pigeons but one flew away, the remaining pigeon and I bonded deeply but I got her a mate because I am gone a lot. They hate each other and now they both hate ME. First pigeon has completely regressed and meets me with aggression constantly. The second pigeon simply hates me and is not warming up (many months of effort). They both are VERY unhappy. I was trying to decide if I rehome pigeon #2 or rehome both of them. I can't give her the time she needs (I have a full time job), so I will be rehoming both of them.

Argh… didn’t know you updated with this video. If only I’ve watched this, wouldn’t have gotten a second one. My sesame is trying to kill hazelnut. I need to separate them.

Awhh They must love u!

I like how you reflect Toby's behavior on yourself and how you respond to it. Nice ending btw🪐🍾

I got a rescue last year and so far he's my only one. It's been hard, mostly because he's scared of hands and I've been failing to properly desensitize him I think. It's been in the back of my mind that if I can't get him bonded then I'll eventually have to get a second pigeon, but I'm giving it some time still working on getting that bond.

So beautiful

So cute

Thank you

Pigeons are smart one of mine could open the seed drum lid and jump inside to Eat - Recognised faces every letter of the alphabet - they have probably read all your books while you are away

I’ve started feeding pigeons from my flat balcony. They wait for me when I get in from work and now there’s loads of them

Красивая голубка !!!

ive wanted a pigeon for an incredibly long time, and recently thats just increased by the TON because i got to pet one in person (a friend of mine owns two!), now, i usually stay cooped up at home all the time, but i have school, which is several grueling hours being bored for both me AND the potential pigeon. id be fine with getting two so they dont get sickly depressed, but im also nervous about them potentially being TOO focused on EACHOTHER, or.. simply hating eachother and then i have double the poop cleanup to take care of. i know the easy solution is just,, "dont get a pigeon then!" but they really do seem like a perfect match for me, and the first option if i ever was allowed to get a small winged animal.

I love birds :)

Its not fine get more to have a boost of cuteness!

I rescued a baby pigeon yesterday! It barely has its underwing feathers! I named her anchovy, (found out it was female) and she loves us

Ты мега молодец) у меня тоже сейчас живёт сизарь, подобрал под дождём молодого не полётного, уже 2 раза вылечил от вертячки, сейчас здоров как бык) но живёт так же дома на кухне, может подберу ещё этим летом больного и будет ему друг)

beautiful pigeons! what you can do, if you have one pigeon and thinking of getting her someone to mate with, is rescue street pigeons.. maybe one time there will be one your pigeon will fall in love .. I work in pigeon rescue and that always happened after some time..

I think this applies to other bird species too. My cockatiel has had two cage-mates. The first one lived with her for four years and died the day before I brought her home. She did not care at all. I bought her another companion bird years later, thinking she was lonely while I was in school. The bird also died in front of her. Again, she did not care. She's a human-loving bird lol.

Got my baby next to me lol in NY I see pares allll the time haha it's so cute

Those pigeons are cute

I had a pigeon find me. He’s a racing pigeon that showed up in my yard and I finally brought him in after 2 days. The owner didn’t want him back… so now he’s mine, but he’s alone. So now I’m considering getting another pigeon. He’s not very handleable… hopefully this changes in time.

я так удивилась услышав русскую речь из телика, ахахах у вас замечательные голуби 💌

I love pigeons ❤

i love pigeons :)

4:31 Wow! The Umbrella Corporation! From where do you know this reference?!? Thank God, we can survive this nightmare back then because many people don't...

I have a dove, and 3 parrots. Two budgies and a cockatiel. They do not get along very well. The can chill sometimes but dove is very mean and will chase them around lol they just prefer to sit on my head and be around me. It’s so sad cause it’s a rescue 😭

Omgosh! Your Beautiful! I love how your brain works, & You Love Pigeons!! 😁 Well if you ever make it to the Des Moines Iowa area, and in need of a coffee date! Pick-Me !! Pick-Me !!! 😁😁😁😂

hi, great video thanks. how do you keep house clean they do produce lots of bird droppings?

I have a feral pigeon called Steve (I'm fairly sure he is male). Anyway he was injured by a predator (probably a cat) and his right eye was so badly damaged he cannot see out of it. Six months later he is fully healed although blind in the right eye. He loves being on his own and tells me off if I stroke him to much. I cannot let him go as he will almost certainly fall prey to another animal but he seems really happy living with me where he is fed and looked after. He hardly ever comes out of the bathroom and doesn't follow me around so I guess I have a pet pigeon for life without being followed lol.

I have a pigeon I’m Bonded to, like you! And I’m adopting another female. She is non flighted . I see your point in this video! But I’m wondering, how do you feel now since things are calm and you are bonded to both? Would you say it’s worth it? I really want to rescue this other pigeon and my goal is to bond to both of them. Thanks! Love your videos!♥️

There is a problem with keeping birds indoors. They become adapted to the heat. And if anything happens to you, or you part with them, other owners put them outdoors and they freeze which is a very painful death. I've even seen this happen to a barn owl that was confenscated from it's owner because they kept it indoors. I tried to tell the falconry owner it had been placed with by the authorities why it was shivering, but they would not listen, and a couple of weeks later after sleeping outside in winter the bird was dead. And what a very slow and painful way to dye.

i love birds

Привет! Могу поспорить, что ты русская - у тебя это на лице написано. Случайно наткнулся на данное видео, очень здорово что ты любишь голубей! Очень забавные и смешные. Как они любят тебя, прям как кошки ходят и летают хвостиком за тобой. Я бы его назвал - Хвост! Потому что там где ты, там и он. А второй тоже конечно, но он не особо так за тобой, но тем не менее. Похоже на Канаду, угадал? Кстати, какая ты красивая! Мне 34, я бы женился на тебе! Жаль инглишь ни знаю, только русский.

Got one male pigeon I spend most of the day with, but as my days get busier, I'm thinking of giving him a partner. Even now it is still a blessing to have just one, but I will keep my options open.

Good love

I go out and feed a big flock of pigeons every day. I have noticed that just like people they like some better than otherz in the group. They have their buddies and others they don't like. I suspect they have Greek organisations with hazing and everything although I cannot confirm as they refuse to speak.

I really wanna get a pigeon and my parents might get me one for my next birthday! I’ve been doing my research a lot but… I really want to get one pigeon but I’m worried that it’ll get attached to me to much and I’m still a student so I won’t be home as much.. my birthday is in the summer so I’d get to spend time with it during summer break.

Very interesting. I have an imposed pigeon that I think is a male. A friend of mine found this big potato of about 7 to 10 days old in the middle of a boulevard. Yellow duvet, still having the point on it's beak and both corner of his mouth yellow. So of course knowing that I knew how to take care small hookbeak birds, she gave it to me. I thought that once able to be on his own I would release it outside. I just could not. It has been 18 months and what a bird. Named Elvis, I call him my pingouin. Exactly as you say he follows me everywhere. I mean everywhere. But ... I have six small birds, from parotlet to cockatiel (who is 24 yrs old) and they are scared sh*t of him. He runs after my 6lbs dog and pinches her tail, throws everything from tables or counters on the floor, throwing more of his food on the floor instead of eating it. I could go on and on. But somehow I just luv this huge grey flying thing. I did not know of pigeon as pets before he came into my life. Quiet, non destructive compared to a parrot. Thank you so much for your videos. They are really helpful. Specially this one. I'll stay with one.