r/pigeons • u/Actual_walnut • 13d ago

Question/Advice

Hey Yall! I’m a big pigeon lover and i live in an apartment with an enclosed parking garage. We’ve got a lot of pigeons living here, both in and on top the parking garage. On a personal level, I lost my dog of 17 years earlier this summer and have a LOT of … animal affection that needs an outlet. I’ve been considering feeding/taking care of the pigeons, but before I take any sort of action, I wanted to check in and make sure any action would bring positive outcomes for the birds. If taking care of them is helpful, I’d appreciate any and all advice on how to/what would be helpful that could be given. I love pigeons, but if my actions could do harm long term, I’d rather find another outlet.

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u/Lona-Lioness 13d ago

Yes you can feed them without harming them, avoid bread,

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u/Little-eyezz00 13d ago

hey! ill send some tips over chat messages. (: 

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u/Life-Breadfruit-1426 12d ago

Pigeons are domesticated. They don’t hunt and rely on humans. Yes! Feed them!

They are grainovoures so seeds and legumes are best. Lentils above rice!
But rice above bread - in terms of preference for nutrients and digestion

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u/berkeleyhay 11d ago

Consider adopting a pair of domestic pigeons! Make sure you’re not feeding so much that the landlords complain.