PIGEONS
The southern European rock pigeon is the ancestral mother of many pet species.
The birds should not be kept alone, always (only) in a flock. Their accommodation should be adapted to this and provide suitable breeding sites.
Pigeons are not particularly sensitive to cold, but they do not like draughts; too much humidity does not suit them either.
Your loft must therefore always be properly ventilated and well air-conditioned.
Care recommendation
- Keeping a pair or a flock
- Pigeon loft: Stocking density for 4 birds (older pigeons/yearlings) per 1m² or 2 m³, for young pigeons lower by half, room height should not exceed 2.25 m, air humidity should not exceed 60 %, no dust formation.
If free flight is not possible, spacious aviaries should be available for the birds. - Floor grid with 2 - 10 cm clearance from the ground
Source: tierschutz-tvt.de
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION - HYGIENE
Substrate and bedding
The underlay and bedding form an extra absorbent base and a heat-insulating buffer.
Hygiene-Power
Super cleanliness
Purity
Well-proven quality
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION - NESTING
Top bedding layer / nesting mat
The top bedding layer encourages the birds to build their nests / The climate-friendly rodent rugs are healthy nesting inserts that insulate against heat.
Colourful and super-trendy:
Cuddle flakes made from natural cellulose fibre
100 % natural, untreated hemp fibres
Selected, natural and specially dusted straw bedding
Fine nesting material
CLEANING
Remove pigeon droppings with a pigeon dropping rake: daily
Complete renewal of the substrate: at least 1-2 times per week