Pigeon Farming In Assam

Pigeon Farming In Assam

Pigeon farming is not a new idea. It has been practiced from the ancient times. Pigeon farming is very popular and common in Asian countries, especially in Bangladesh and India. Pigeon farming require less labor and low investment. Commercial pigeon farming in India can be a great source of income and employment for the unemployed people.

Pigeon Farming In Assam is getting popular day by day as it requires very less area to start with. There are many different ways of starting a pigeon farm in Assam. You may buy some pigeon chicks and raise them or you may start with adult birds. Generally the commercial pigeons have better results than local species. The investment required for commercial pigeons are quite low, so it is suitable for middle class people also.

Pigeon farming in Assam is a good source of livelihood for the rural people. It is an easy way of income generation. Pigeons are known as ‘Dove’ and their scientific name is ‘Columba Livia’. They come to our homes and gardens and build their nests. They make distinctive sound. They are known to be the symbol of peace.

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Pigeons are found everywhere in the world except Antarctica. There are over 300 different species of pigeons in the world. There are many colors, sizes and shapes of pigeons. They are soft-billed birds with rather plump bodies, short necks and small heads on long slender legs. Their wings are usually short, strong and pointed with unusually dense plumage on them. There are three toes pointing forward and one backward which helps them to balance on trees when perching or roosting. The basic coloration of pigeons is gray but it can vary from black to white in some species of pigeons.