Pigeons as Pets Beginners Guide - Episode 6 Handling & Behaviour 

Look how adorable that pigeon is. He looks comfy and trusting

My pigeon walks around in circles and starts cooing when it's happy, his name is Guss

Thanks, it was very informative! I was surprised to see how calm she was in your hand. She obviously was not happy about being held for so long, but she wasn’t panicking either. Really cool!

I don’t have a pet pigeon (yet), but there are ‘wild’ pigeons at the apartment complex where I live. I feed them bird seed twice a day. I noticed one of the pigeons is banded, and seems to like me. But I need to pick it up in order to read what’s on the band to find the owner. So I’m watching your videos. Thanks for making these videos.

She is so underrated she deserves more subscribers

Just in time! I literally just binged your entire series! I can't have a pigeon at this time, but a few years out once I move I am definitely going to rescue one! I'm going to do all the research I can until then! 🤍🕊

Such a cute and patient birb. My pigeons would go crazy if I held them for this long. And also poop a few times of course. She is so chubby and fluffy

One of the most important episode for me! My two piges treat me like a alien xx

best pigeon related videos around. ive learnt so much important information from this vital channel

Yes this is very correct on how to hold a pigeon! My owner can't get enough of just grabbing me and kiss me half to death 😆

What a pretty pigeon

Ahhh... Well this explains it... Thats why my pidgey keeps tryna mate with me 😂 no back petting, got it

Thank you so much for this video. I've just rescued a young pigeon and it is in quarantine. I used your video to examine the birds wing and underside and found it had mites (an treating it now). If I had not seen this video the mites might have not been discovered until it was too late.

Your bird's feet are AMAZING!!! 💛💛💛

I’m not even interested in pigeons but this makes me wanna have one.

It was so adorable when she preened you ❤ Thank you for the information, I just subscribed. I'm planning to get a pigeon pair, not to breed, just to give a good home. I already bought the feed and grit and just preparing for them. But I've been excited about getting pigeons. Hopefully I will be able to bond with them and get them use to me. I've had pet chickens and quail in the past, but first time with pigeons. My parents use to raise fantail pigeons so I learned a few things from them.

I'm so excited to watch this episode! These are so informative and fun to watch! Thank you so much for making these!

LOVE the brown, so cool!!

Sounds like you love pigeons as much as I! Love your channel and videos . Thank you. Pigeons are the very very best!! And bravo, Anna :)

I rescued a lot of them over my years! Haven't any today, But I Do Miss My 'PIDDINS' !! And Want Some Again!~!

Your channel has allll of the information I’ve been looking for! Thank you so so much 🕊

Yay, more pigeon videos! Glad to learn about proper handling!

So enjoyable and useful! Thank you much. Lovely.

I really love this women you i learn soooo much from her

great vid thanks. wow that is such a pretty pigeon!

It's the best series in the world! I love it it's number 1!

This was the most informative video I've seen! Very well explained thank you. I feel more prepared for my pet pigeon now

As a Second time pigeon rescuer this series is hugly helpful. Thank you.

I just love pigeons so much. They are cute 😍

This was a really informative video thank you ❤

i am really loving this series - so helpful and informative. i currently have somewhere between 2 and 4.5 pigeons so i need all the help i can get, haha.

Amazing animals.

such a beautiful lahore girl!! 🥺 thank you sm for the informative video!

good work

I love the breed of pigeon you got. Its known as a Lahori pigeon, sometimes also referred to as a Sherazi pigeon.

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At 14:30 I went AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Nice

I love your videos, very informative! I just watched a bunch back to back! I have new baby pigeons for two weeks now... I was curious, how long do you wait before letting new pigeons out of their cage? Do you only let the pigeons out of their cage after there is a bond and they perch on your finger?

You are awsome.....thank you ... I am trying to figure out if a pigeon is a suitable for my family

I❤PIGEONS!

My pigeon, Muñeca, loves to make eye contact with me, and I love to watch her having dinner...

This is really hard for me because my pigeon bis a years and missing 2/3 of her wing, so yeah this is a hard one but she's struggles so much the bird doesn't even fight now. I can actually get meds in no problem now

You're awesome pigeon lady. How long does it takes to figure out if its a male or female? What is your definitive signs. Thanks.

So, since pigeons usually view all humans as male for the most part, do male pigeons in the wild make friends with other male pigeons? Like do they preen and feed other male pigeons like a bro thing or is that mostly for mated pairs?

what happened to episodes 7 and 8? It jumps right to 9 :o

I love lahores so much and have always wanted one, but can never tell if they're a friendly breed or not. Your lahore is adorable and seems to enjoy being pet. But talking to other people, everyone either says they’re the perfect angels or the angriest/meanest birds ever to exist. Do you mind directing me to breeders who breed a more temperate line of lahores (if you know any?)

Hello! I need help. I got a pigeon some days ago and she was in bad condition. Swarming with feather mites and with her wings taped. After we got rid of the tape and mites, she started to act very agressive, peck, wingslap and do that dominant and agressive headshake. After she could fly correctly, she only stayed on high surfaces and in a very poofy-sleepy like position. She showed comfortable signs but she makes weird noises when i am near her and she is very agressive. Also whenerver i need to put her in her cage at night she always jumps around and makes a mess spilling everything. She is quite small, 1.5 months old and she is one of those turkey-tailed pigeons. How can i calm her down and gain her trust when she is that aggressive and dominant? Please respond to this comment

I have some questions on my Eurasian Collared Dove. Are these behaviors in this video the same when presented by my dove? I’m afraid he is a she by the pancaking and fluttering her wings at me. She just recently got out of her screeching baby voice and started her coos. When I talk to her in the morning she will pancake out like that and “coo coo” at me in response. She hangs out with me all day I work from home so she is either on my head, shoulders or right by my desk. I’m glad you said that about petting her back I will refrain from that, from now on! 🕊 ETA: she will also fly and land on my hand or right by me and do a “REEE!” Like a cooing scream out of nowhere. Any ideas what she’s telling me? Thank you!

I've done some research and found out that female birds lay eggs every month even without a male. Is that true? I just want to make sure because my family members aren't too happy about dealing with eggs even if they are unfertilized. Thank you!

hi! when will you make the next episode of this series? i really want more info with how to bond with my pigeon.

Which pigeon species tend to be the most docile and cuddly ?

Is it OK to keep two female pigeons in an outdoor aviary? We don't let them out to fly in case they get taken by predators. Will they get bored ? Is it humane etc ? p.s. love the content.

That birbslz a potato lol

My pidgey and I still have a budding relationship and she’s not generally keen on approaching my hands. I can hand feed her but I’m worried about damaging our relationship by handling her when she’s not comfortable with it, any suggestions?

Hello, I would like to ask ... since English is my second language I saw some videos and one was about an imprinted pigeon … unfortunately I did not really get how the imprint can happen and lead to an agressive behaviore ... how do I get my pigeon not to imprint? I should have a pigeon in about 2-3 month (should not be hand-raised) but it should be like month or 6 weeks old. And since it will be very young they would not be able to tell if it is a boy or a girl (which does not really matter) but they said in a video that this aggressive behaviour happens to imprinted pigeon males. I would like to just have a companion and a friend but I have quite a young child and i would not like this agression behaviore to happend. So if anyone would be able to help me explain and have some tips I would really appriciate that. Thank you

I have a question, i hope you guys could help me out, I just adopted a pigeon from a shelter and she has not trusted me yet, I want to give her a bath, i think she hasnt had one since then, how would I do this? Should i Wait until she lets me handle her and shes comfy with me around or should I just put her around water and let her do it herself. Im very brand new to this I hope you could help me out. Thank u much love💖

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I've had my white homer for almost 5 years now. I found him in my backyard and rescued him from the hawks, ducks, cranes and crows that tend to hang out there. (We live on a lake) Long story short, we go through a really weird on again off again relationship where he is clung to me 24/7, wants only to be petted or when he absolutely wants no part of me. I don't know what triggers this or why, but it can last for months. Is there anyway to re-bond with my pigeon? do I need to propose? lol Your video was so, so informative and I wish I'd seen it long ago. I'd love to see a video on how to bond with male pigeons. Everyone I see has a female and I can understand why. lol

What's the best lighting for pigeons?

I want a cockatiel but I think a parrot is a bit too much for me. Pigeons seem calmer.

Hey, can we have Subtitles for the series you do please? My hear is really bad and also I'm French so that easyer to me to read than listen

I have a pair of feral pigeons who came and sit by my window pane. They sometimes enter my room and sit on my bed too, eat the grains I leave for them on the window etc. They aren't frightened or bothered by my presence in the room, I guess they have become used to it now. What makes me sad is that they still don't perch on my wrist or allow me to stroke them. I know they are not pets and have fear of humans but how to make them overcome that fear. I appreciate any advice you can give. I try imitating the coo sound to call them near but when I do that they look at me in a funny way, maybe they are telling me what a big fool you're.

How can I differentiate between male and female pigeons?

Your videos great, but I think you might be wrong about the gobbling because my pigeon starts cooing and walking in circles and nodding her head when she is happy and excited and wants me to play with her. I guess the body language and context are more important than the sound sometimes.

It's hard to find pigeons for sale near me! Any advice?

How do you know if a pigeon is unhappy? Will it make a particular sound?

Pigeon: Stop shaking me dammit!

I rescued a young pigeon from a cat. I have had him/her for few months now. He/she is becoming a bit aggressive now at time and was wondering why. He’ll come over to me and want a cuddle and head rub etc but after a few min he can become aggressive and start to really peck at my hand or leg etc whatever is near him. When he does this I can calm him down mostly but at other times I end up putting him in his cage til he calms down. Why is he being this aggressive even when he want my attention? Thanks

That’s the same pigeon I have

Ilove you, i love how smart and beautiful you are. Your way of talking, your smooth feminine voice and your overall very sweet feminine presence is a delight everytime. I have a crush on you (i'm a woman).Your way of caring and care giving is so inspiring.... Much LOVE!

My pigeon is really scared and doesn't want my hand what to do?!?

I cant be gentle with mine he don't like how I feed him ,but he needs fed, he's eating seed now on his own but still retaining the egg tooth, fully feathered ,firm ,but he don't like the process ,use the result 😊

I had a pigeon who would be okay with most things but touching the beak is a HUGE NO NO!

Pigeons are the animals that make me happy. Literally and i'm not allowed to have one anymore since years 🕴⚰

Anna is beautiful

5th Heaven for the animals who worship God with their each and every action. Animals never sin. They only worship.

Who is like me wants to have a pigeon and named it archime-

What should I do, my female pigeon keeps going in her “nest” and doing the crouch, making this very loud/ yelling type of coo. I call it the horny coo. I just want her to be comfortable idk what to do

That poor bird has to be sea sick by the time you were done talking with your hands. lol

But they keep doing poo ,But nice birds 🕊

archimedes? bruh

I have 2 5 weeks old pigeons since 5 days and they hate me...I was just trying to put them in their house at night but they bit me and "screached" as if I was a monster trying to eat them 🥲 the female one wont even let me pet her breast

This is not the correct way of holding pigeon. You put two finger under the legs for firm grip. Many breeds f pugrons are not gentle and can fly away . Not agreed

Where does the assumption about pigeons being monogomous come from & why is it constantly parroted despite research showing otherwise?