Found a pigeon in your backyard? But don’t know how to tame it? Don’t worry in this guide you are going to learn how to tame a pigeon domestic or wild.
Follow these tips below to Tame a domestic or wild pigeon
For easier taming, adopt or buy young pigeons
Taming young birds is easier if you adopt them or buy them. It will take them less time to adjust to you and your home if they are young. Young birds will only ever be familiar with you and your space, and shouldn't have to overcome any bad experiences with previous owners. The mature domesticated pigeon will eventually learn to trust you, but they may need a little more time and patience.
Pick pigeons in pairs or groups to keep them happy
Pigeons are social birds that need constant companionship. Pigeons that mate will be together for life if they choose to court and mate. Keep at least two birds. If you have space, consider raising a small flock of four to six pigeons.
If you end up with a mated pair, you may need to prevent breeding. Pigeons lay eggs every month. Once they have laid two eggs, remove the eggs and replace them with warmed-up wooden eggs. Both pigeons will continue to sit on the wooden eggs until they realize they will not hatch. Leave the real eggs outside for other animals to eat. This process will need to be repeated each month.
Your female bird will not lay eggs if she sits on a fake egg.
A calcium deficiency and death can result from laying eggs too often.
In the absence of a male bird, any female bird can lay eggs.
Adopt homeless pigeons
There are many domesticated pigeons without homes at animal and bird shelters and rescues. Even though you may not be able to choose the exact age or breed of pigeon that you want, you will be helping a bird in need. Generally, adopting a bird is less expensive than purchasing one from a breeder.
Any initial vet bills will be covered by most adoption services. Some places also allow you to foster your birds to see if you are a good match.
If you adopt birds, you may find that they take more time to tame, or they never fully become comfortable being touched or handled by you. Expect to spend a lot of time building trust.
Don't adopt wild pigeons
Whenever you find a wild pigeon that is injured or lost, you should take it to a wildlife rescue that will not harm the bird. Pigeons may eventually become comfortable as pets, but they'll likely never be as tame as domesticated ones. Furthermore, it's unfair to prevent the wild bird from enjoying its previous lifestyle.
Call the rescue facility before taking the pigeon there to ensure they are prepared to care for and then release the pigeon. Animal rescues usually don't kill the bird unless it is beyond saving or has a poor quality of life.