@@captainomoplata643 what?I really don't know what's propaganda is that,school and college never told about this😑 Heck I never wondered or questioned about why there many pigeons😅
This reminds me of a story when there was a graduation ceremony and one of the white pigeons released didn’t come back to the school. Instead it found its way into my yard where it approached my mother, she would put seeds out for her, and soon the pigeon was a regular and would sit under my moms chair. The white pigeon one day brought back a mate to show my mom. The two pigeons eventually moved on, being married for life.
That's so cute! I have a similar story from when I lived with my grandpa (rip). We had a lot of small birds (and magpies and crows), but the small ones were the majority. There was one in particular that got very cheeky. A great tit. He'd (I'm assuming based on the chest stripe being broader, which is their "gender difference") sit at the kitchen sink window and peck at it to get your attention so you'd give him a treat (big fan of cheese that one). If you weren't in the kitchen, he'd make his way down the windows along the porch until he found someone. He was the 2nd wild bird that I ever handfed (he'd land on my hand at either sit and eat, or take it ans leave). The first was an Eurasian blue tit that my grandpa had a similar friendahip with years earlier. One day he did bring his kids (maybe also the mom), and it was so adorable.
They're the most gentle loving creatures when kept as pets. My dad's pet pigoen died after he passed away. She looked for him all over the house. When she couldn't find him, she climbed on the bed and slept on his pillow. Few hours later, she was gone. They're loyal to death, literally so.
😢 I am so sorry for your loss Your dad and his feathered friend were like a married couple, she couldn't live without him 💔 Thank you for sharing, this is so sad, but also so beautiful! All my love to you and your family 💖🕊️
I raised a beautiful, golden colored pigeon as a child. I was given this new hatchling and no one knew what it was. I fed it, taught it how to fly, and it eventually went outside with a flock and would fly down to me and land on my shoulder. It was such a magical childhood experience.
They’re also not NEARLY as loud as domestic parrots. Their coos are fairly soft and quiet compared to the Demon screeches of macaws, parrots, and parakeets.
@@bellebonebag8096 Lol sometimes I even see them catching the train/subway. I’ve seen a pigeon on a train carriage and then when the doors opened at the stop, the pigeon got off at the train station 😂
@@bellebonebag8096 to be fair, flying is very exhausting for birds. It’s kinda similar to running for humans when it comes to draining energy. And us humans don’t run everywhere do we?
My uncle rescued 3 injured pigeons and when he tried to release them back into the wild, they refused to leave his side so he decided to adopt them and got them a large, beautiful bird cage which he kept inside his garden house and he'd let one of them sit on his shoulder whenever he was tending to his plants. He loves those pigeons and the pigeons love him.
Pigeons are animals who create strong bonds... I have a pigeon loft with lots of them.. You can just keep a pigeon somewhere for a couple weeks with proper care, feeding and shelter and it'll make it it's home and most likely won't ever leave
I have a pigeon named poe, and he's the sweetest boy. I love him so much- this lad picked up on my panic attacks so anytime I'm crying or upset he hops onto my shoulder and gets all snuggly, it's super cute.
@@corninyourpoop I used to have a cockatiel and he was not trained to poop somewhere so usually he pooped in his cage when he was in it. When we took him out he pooped where ever he was every 15 mins 🤡. We usually had a towel or blanket on us for that reason 😅
Worked at a ice cream shop where we made our own waffle cones, and we would save the broken bits in a tub labeled "for Bartholomew" Bartholomew was a pigeon that came to us in the back alley for help after being attacked by a cat and had all his tail feathers ripped out. He was so patient and sweet, always on time to get his snacks before hiding for the day. He eventually healed enough to make it out on his own, but we would catch glimpses of him stopping by for a quick "coo" E: can't believe I forgot to clarify I took it upon myself to feed him millet and sunflower after a couple of weeks of visitation, when he made it obvious he was there to stay (for the short run) 🥴
i worked in a seafront ice cream place and we had a regular pigeon with one foot called stumpy - he also enjoyed the occasional snack and came by every day at around 5pm
I remember being on my break at work and absent-mindedly began whistling and this beautiful white Pigeon walked up to my bench and simply sat down to listen. I knew from that day pigeons were really amazing and I'd definitely get one once I get my own place
When I was a kid, we found a pigeon trapped under a large rock. We took it home and nursed it back to health. Became a wonderful pet that bonded with my dad and spent his time following him everywhere. Sweet, sweet, pet.
I’m hand raising a 6 day old baby pigeon at the moment. All of the other babies died so the guy sent the last living baby for me to attempt to save, so far it’s going well! Baby is eating well and growing fast!
Thanks! He (not sure yet but I’m going with HE) is still doing great, growing so fast! I moved him into his big cage a couple days ago but he’s out with me a lot during the day. He’s eating seeds and tiny pellet food on his own now and I’m feeding him peas and corn too, off the formula completely as of two days ago!💖🕊️
To me the phrase “pigeons are flying rats” is true but for a different reason. It’s true to me because both animals are seen as pests but when you actually learn more about them, they’re actually really nice animals.
But pigeon as rats are social animals aren't they ? They need friends of their kind and pigeon are covered in oil so you can't really pet them can you ?
Pigeons are like the rats of sky. They're always seen as being gross pests, but in reality they're extremely great pets, both of them being clean, fun, affectionate, smart, adorable, etc. I love seeing "trash" animals getting the love they deserve.
I once saw my friend saying *PUT YOUR PIGEON IN THIS GLASS BOX AND MAKE YOUR PIGEON FIGHT WITH SOMEONES PIGEON OR MY PIGEON. And Guess what My Pigeon won the Bird fighting ring in the glass box. WATCH OUT WATCH OUT *AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENAA*
@@ronaldmcdonald4541It really is. They’re the funniest little things and they’ve got so much personality. My girls really liked climbing into my sleeves or hoods. They didn’t quite make it to 2 1/2 years, though.
Pigeons are social animals and are not naturally afraid of humans, unlike other animals. They are very quiet too, even the sound they make is not loud. Getting them to trust you is exceptionally easy. The pigeon's proper name is Rock Dove.
You left out one of the biggest differences: THEY AREN'T LOUD! Parrots YELL. They SCREECH. If you can't do noise, or if you live in a situation where noise is not tolerated, but still want a bird, pigeons and doves are perfect.
we used to have this lovely pair of pigeons visit our balcony. we called them mr and mrs because they took care of each so much. they would sit quietly, wait for a feed and just be so calm and relaxed with us. when it rained, they used our balcony for shelter and protected each other. they brought their little ones until the little ones were old enough to 'leave the nest' so to speak. mr and mrs were such lovely pigeons, i'll never forget them.
My mom and I rescued a baby pigeon when I was little. I think it's leg was broken. We set it free when it grew up and could fly. Some weeks later, we saw the same one again on a roof, snuggled up with a new friend
Oh that's so sweet 😭😭 I remember when I was about 7, my mom's friend found a baby pigeon that had an injury and couldn't fly back to it's parents, so she picked it up and put it in a little box and brought it home. I was younger then so I cannot remember what else happened clearly
I had doves growing up. They were legitimately the sweetest little peas! Now I have a nesting pair of mourning doves on my balcony and I get to see them raise their little babies every season! Every time I see pigeons I get so happy. They’re all very, very sweet and often under-appreciated animals!
Also, pigeons are more domestic than parrots! Back in the 1700s n’ that time pigeons were bread(much like dogs) to be family/inside pets until people started to get tired of them and decided to throw them out in the streets. That’s also why you see so many pigeons in cities, because their whole purpose in life was to be a human’s pet Edit: also, they were used as carrier pigeons for mail. The postal service put them out of business
i found a hurt pigeon in my backyard and my parents aren’t home, i made sure to wash my hands after i put it in a little crate with paper towels and blankets
Last summer a stray pigeon randomly showed up at my house on our truck (we live in a more rural suburb) and seemed to immediately get attached to me. It would constantly follow me around as I did yard chores and would try and hop up on me if I knelt down. If I went back inside it’d go back to the truck. If I came out, it’d fly back towards me. It was… strangely endearing. I wish I took it in now. I didn’t at the time because we’ve got cats and dogs and I had no clue if this bird was already someone’s pet or where to even begin in terms of pigeon care. So I just gave it some seed and left it outside, looked for any missing pigeon notices online. My mom eventually needed to use the truck and slowly drove until the pigeon flew off. A couple days later, I find a bunch of familiar colored feathers and a severed bird leg in the backyard. I’m confident it was that bird since I haven’t seen it around all through winter. I’m still bummed about it.
Also: whereas larger parrots can live upwards of 40-60 years, pigeons have about the same lifespan of a cat at 15. You'll worry less about making a near lifelong commitment. Another thing: pigeons are quiet. If you live in an apartment, your neighbors won't even know you have a bird. And: pigeons are very cute. ❤
I have nothing against them, but pigeons are not quiet. I can't compare to other pet birds but i have some experience with domesticated pigeons and those mfs are vocal af
@@cookienoodles True, that can be a pro or a con I guess. Like me for example, I'm still young, have no idea what my life is going to look like in 35+ years, and I wouldn't want to risk having to rehome a parrot because I couldn't forsee major lifestyle changes. BUT if I had a pretty good idea of what I'd be doing up until the bird's death, the long lifespan would be great.
I had the pleasure of getting to know a pigeon that my birth mom had. He took to me almost immediately when I stayed with her for a few days, and he was my absolute best friend the entire time. Wanted to snuggle against me, play with me, and be in my business constantly. Whatever I was doing, he wanted to be a part of it. Such a bright little soul! A real character. They're lovely birds.
ik this is prolly gonna sound dumb af but when I used to have budgie birds as pets, they shit like a lot so I'm genuinely curious. do pigeons shit a lot too? lmao cuz bird's poop is a lil hard to clean from surfaces that aren't smooth, like bed sheets an all. but still, I love pigeons and I think that out of all the pets I've done research about, pigeons just seem to click to me.
Once i raised a baby pigeon when she was grew up she always follows me wherever i went ❤and always kissing my fingers❤then she becomes sick and died RIP
Yep. I’m considering getting a pigeon cuz a parrot is too loud for my household and definitely requires a bit more attention/effort. But I do still love parrots.
nah.most house cats aren't even domesticated.(you can't fact check if you're doubting me) the only domesticated cats are the very modern breeds that's quite expensive
it's true, pigeons were first domesticated nearly 10,000 years ago. however they were originally for eating, not necessarily as pets. Then we found out about their homing instincts and used them for mail!
When I was a child my mother took in an injured pigeon and treated it's broken wing. She kept the wing splinted for a few weeks and when she removed the splint kept the bird in a cage for a day just so it could get used to the feeling of the bare wing without attempting to fly and re-injure the it. I swear that bird often visited us once she released it. My brother kept homing pigeons when I was a teen. He really loved those birds. This has me wanting one now. 😏
I about 1 year ago found an injured pigeon on the sidewalk, its wing was torn, so i brought it to my home and treated the wing, we had him home for about 12 days, in which we treated his wing, fed and played with him - when we released him we barely got him to fly off and even now, about a year afterwards every so often he lands at our apartment's window and we give him some bread.
@@mel999.Wet bread is fine to give to birds like pigeons, ducks, and chickens occasionally as treats. This way it doesn't bloat in their stomach but the best is giving them chopped corn or bird feed mix that is sold specifically for domestic foul. A lot of them also love cheese as a treat! Source: over 20 years raising animals.
A pigeon used to live in our balcony my grandma would feed her baby when they hatch haha! Unfortunately both my grandma and pegions are gone forever now. They were such a sweet memories.
I had two ringneck doves named Bird and Cappuccino, Bird was the loveliest lady ever, she was bright white and the most affectionate pet dove anyone could ask for. I miss her to this day.
@@IcxyTano1 Cecily said Bird was the loveliest lady ever but didn't saying anything about Cappuccino An Ha was implying that Cappuccino was not like Bird and sgraves says it's not funny as they don't have the birds anymore I think
@@graves9866 they're not making fun just because a pet/loved one has passed away. People laugh about the good times. When my dog eventually dies, I'll be upset, but I'll be making jokes at her expense. She's a pain in the backside at times, but she's a very loving dog. I'll reminisce on the good times in the future and make fun of whatever trouble she gets into in the coming years.
I saved a baby pigeon and took care of him for 5 wonderful weeks, until he reached adulthood and decided he wanted to have independence lol. It was really a nice experience, he was so adorable an indeed clean, literally when he needed to poop he moved backwards to not poop inside the nest ! And his little noises were the cutest thing 🥰. I miss him but going was his choice and at least I can be sure that he lived 5 more weeks that he would've if I hadn't pick him up. But yeah, a very nice creature. Definitely changed my views of pigeons (not that I hated them in the first place though)
This is very true! I once meet a grandma who raised one and so the pigeon followed her everywhere. She knew how to fly and live on her own but she always came back to the grandma. She was, like, SUPER chill. She let me grab her and would climb up in my hands and arms, she'd eat from my hand and if I send her off she'd fly and then come back to me. This was literally minutes after I meet her. Absolutely adorable. Pigeons are so cute.
@@ketchupchocolate9168 omg hahahahah no. It's just that bird pets usually don't know how to and the pigeon flew around freely even leaving for weeks before coming back. That being said, this made me laugh so hard!
So true! I worked at a pet shop for years and highly recommend pigeons and doves for children! They're so sweet, cuddly, and have a beautiful quiet coo as the noise they make!
@@proboygamer9289do you know what a organism do in this world? SURVIVE And survival needs food. If a organism gets free food without any hardwork, it will live happily there, even you. This pigeon has a safe, free food future , he is happy No offence , i agree to you too👍
Pigeons are actually my all time favorite birds, when I was little, I always enjoyed watching them fly around and walk around the side walks, They are quite beautiful birds. 🥰🥰
Definitely easily entertained 😂 I've got 5 doves (practically the same as pigeons haha) and their favorite thing in the world is shredded newspaper and a good bath now and then
Me and my family used to have a dove and a few pigeons, we found the dove in our backyard with an injured wing because someone shot it, and my family decided to adopt pigeons so the dove wasn't lonely, unfortunately the dove passed away 2 year ago and the pigeons were released due to food aggression
My dove died last month after having her for 10 years. She was my best friend and my everything. Pigeon/Doves are the most loving creatures to have ever existed. I will forever miss her. Update: thank you for all the nice comments
depending on where you live, rock doves ("feral" domestic pigeons) are free to be kept! theyre kinda like "feral" housecats here, invasive species that you can catch and keep. also, theyre thought to be direct descendents of war pigeons, just a lil fun fact! but if you want a fancy pigeon, theres plenty of pigeon breeders all over the world. just read into those if youre interested and learn what each breed is like. good luck!
It doesn’t even matter if you have a baby pigeon, an adult will still be loyal to you! That’s the beauty of pigeons, no matter what age they will always remain loyal once you gain their trust.
they're also very cute and when my back hurt, mine would lie down on that area on his own and warm it up with his mega body heat. hahahaha, he was super cute and I liked when he would dance to music he liked, there were only a few songs he liked with fiddles that he would dance to. one of his favorite snacks was peas. His name was Cucumber.
Same. I always loved birds and wanted a pet one. Pigeons are the best choice in my opinion, because they're not as loud as parrots. I also have a cat, and she would probably try to kill the pigeon, so I'll get one when I move out
You don’t necessarily need 2 pigeons, you can have one female pigeon so long as you constantly love them and give them attention. A male pigeon however is a different story as they can become bonded to humans and try to mate with you (unlike female pigeons)
I live in a downtown area and have the most beautiful flock of pigeons that live in the big building down the street. There's a few that are almost as white as a doves with cream colored patches. When it's raining or snowing they make walking the Dog so much more enjoyable because they're so tranquil and beautiful to watch especially on a quiet afternoon or early morning!
I agree! We rescued a baby pigeon that fell from a nest somewhere in structure of our condo. We made him/her a bed in a box with a heat pad underneath on low and made food from online recommendations until the animal sanctuary opened in the morning. People were just passing the poor thing. My husband said he/she looked a bit like a chicken cutlet trying to move. My 6 yr old son loved the baby pigeon sooo much. He named the pigeon Rainbow Cookie 🎉❤ I wish I knew more then because I would of kept that little guy. He kinda new us after 16 hrs and drank water and food from a dropper. So cute.
this is true until they peck and pick apart every single plant that you love and care for😭😭😭 (I don't hate them but it still hurts to see all my plants pecked apart :') )
I had 2 indian fantail pidgeons as a boy. They were fantastic pets. The male was protective of his wife, but he wasn't mean. I could pet him after he calmed down. The female adored being pet. My sister and I showed them in 4H for years... Highly recommended.
My brother used to keep them. They're amazing little things and the sound they make is lovely; like a really soft cooing sound. Hearing them altogether in the sheds was so relaxing. Much smarter than people think. A pigeon even won a war medal for fighting against the odds to deliver a message. I'm not surprised they make wonderful pets.
Awww I just made friends with a pigeon that lives in my garden and I can tell which one is him because the markings on his neck are smaller and different shape than all the other pigeons
I have a blind pigeon who loves to go for rides and hang out on my shoulder while I work. As long as you don't sneak up on him and surprise him, he's incredibly loving and gentle.
@@ShrimpFry_Cute uhm impulsive thoughts please I don't want to say that but intrusive thoughts are drastically different if u really want to find out what they are try to find a video on it will give u a clue I just don't want u using that since I have intrusive thoughts myself they always make me feel like a bad person and it would be very misleading from your comment what they truly are and what many people struggle with so I just want to say if u can edit it would be fine I hope I don't come across as rude I just don't want u to use the wrong term for a different context 😅
@@nim1167depends on the country same with dogs and asia id say a big part of europe does not eat them if im correct (or atleast the upper right part like the netherlands belgium germany )
My grandfather used to race pigeons. When he passed away my grandmother had no choice but to sell them, however some of them returned home and I had the opportunity to raise one. They are incredibly smart creatures with endearing personalities.
I rescued a young pigeon that coudn't fly and was extremly hurt, she was all bloody and had severe injuries, i could literally see her insides, i managed to heal them all in a month with food, water medicine and baths but my mom forced me to give her to my dad and a month later or something like that he got tired of the pigeon because it was still scared, coudn't walk properly or fly because her wing was broken and wasn't properly healed but he wouldn't pay a surgery either so he killed her and told me she magically "died" :/
My pigeon has the freedom to leave his house and return later on in the afternoon. But he never forgets presents, which he leaves at my lawn chair before flying into his home/pigeon house.
I grew up with pigeons. My late father loved them. They're such gentle creatures and bring me a gentle peace when I'm in their company. These days, I get that peaceful feeling when Mourning Doves come visit us in our backyard. Yes, Doves aren't Pigeons but they're from the same family (Columbidae) and have the same mannerisms. I love Pigeons.
