Raising Pigeon For Food

Raising Pigeon For Food

I’ve been wanting to raise pigeons for food for a while now. I’m not sure if it’s because of their deliciousness, or the fact that it would be cool to have a pigeon coop on my roof like in the old days (this is a purely aesthetic desire). Whatever the reason, I have always wanted to raise them, and finally had the opportunity to do so.

One of the most important jobs in raising pigeons is keeping them from getting ill. To prevent disease, raise healthy birds in a clean loft and feed them wholesome food. Another important factor is to keep the male and female pigeons apart when they are not mating. This way you can keep your stock pure.

You should wash your hands with soap and water before handling your bird's eggs or young birds. You should also wash the incubator, brooder, and other equipment used for raising pigeon with warm soapy water and rinse them well.

Before buying pigeons, ask to see their health certificates if they come from out of state or if they have been shown at an exhibition recently. It is best to buy healthy young pigeons rather than older ones. If you buy older birds that have been away from home, do not put them into your flock until they have been quarantined for 30 days and checked by a veterinarian.

Pigeon farming is the process of raising domesticated pigeons for food (pigeon meat), as pets, and for sport. The most popular breed raised for meat is known as the King pigeon, and it's a breed with an average weight of about 1.4 kg. Pigeon farming require less space and less food consumption comparing to other poultry animals or birds like chicken or turkey. Also you can raise pigeons in your own home backyard.