A pet pigeon can be fun to own.It can be fun to pick up your pigeon and hold it.It is possible to demonstrate a level of trust between you and your pigeon.You will need to be careful with your pigeon.Birds need you to be gentle with them.Pigeons get nervous easily, so work slowly and carefully whenever you want to hold it.
Step 1: Hold out your hand.
You will be using your dominant hand to pick up the pigeon.You will need to hold your hand flat, keep your palm up, and have a small gap between your middle fingers.This will allow you to pick up your pigeon.
Step 2: Put your hand under the pigeon.
You need to slide your hand underneath the pigeon if you want to have it positioned correctly.As you pick up the pigeon, slowly move your hand towards it.It will fly away from your hand if you move too quickly.You can move your hand to the pigeon's side.The pigeon should be facing away from your hand.The pigeon's tail feather should be facing you.
Step 3: The pigeon's legs should slide between your fingers.
Move your hand underneath your pigeon.To allow space for your pigeon's legs, keep a small gap between your pointer and middle fingers.This will hold the pigeon in your hand.Between your fingers, the pigeon's legs should rest.Don't hold the pigeon too tightly.The pigeon should be in its cage when you try to pick it up.
Step 4: Wrap your thumb around the pigeon.
You can grasp the pigeon with your thumb after it is in your hand.To cover the wings, bring your thumb down.Keeping your pigeon's wings secure will help prevent it from flying away.The wings should not be held down tightly.The wings should rest on the pigeon's back.
Step 5: The bird should be brought close to you.
You can move the pigeon towards your body after you get a good hold on it.It will feel secure if you bring it closer to your body.You can use your other hand to cup the bird.Move the pigeon slowly.
Step 6: You should bond with your pigeon.
The pigeon will be more comfortable with you holding it if you are familiar with it.Make sure you build a strong bond with your pigeon before you try to hold it.You should spend as much time with your pigeon as possible.Listen to your pigeon throughout the day.When near a pigeon, act calmly.
Step 7: Distractions should be removed.
A calm pigeon is more likely to allow you to hold it.You want to make sure the pigeon is calm before you attempt to pick it up.Keeping a relaxed environment will help keep your pigeon calm and make it feel more comfortable when you pick it up.Don't try to get your pigeon out of the noisy environment.Make sure the other pets don't try to investigate the pigeon.If you are interacting with your pigeon, try not to have other people around.
Step 8: Don't force things.
Pushing any interaction with a bird will make it stressed and break any sense of trust or bond it has with you.Allow your pigeon to decide when it feels comfortable with your actions, and never force it to let you hold it.Allow your pigeon to relax if it becomes uneasy.A pigeon may try to escape by flapping its wings.Birds that are scared hold their feathers against their body.Birds are very frightened and try to bite you.
Step 9: The pigeon can be captured.
The capture of a lost or injured pigeon is the first step.The method you use depends on the condition of the bird.Take a look at the methods that you can use to capture a pigeon.If you can, put the bird in your container without using your hands.Throwing a blanket over a bird can help you capture it.It is possible to lure a bird in by leaving food in an enclosed room.If you have to, you can usually capture an injured bird with your hands.
Step 10: They should find a safe place to rest.
If you find a pigeon that needs your help, you will need to provide a place for them to rest.Giving them a comfortable space can help them relax.The enclosure should be kept clean and dry.It's ideal to use a bird cage.A cardboard box can be used.To allow light and air into the box, you may want to use a mesh covering on the top.
Step 11: They should be given food and water.
The pigeon will be hungry and thirsty if it is lost or injured.Make sure you give the pigeon access to fresh food and water while you decide what to do with them.Grains, greens, and seeds can be eaten by pigeons.A pigeon can eat a lot of fruits.Pigeons are thought to be toxic to avocados, so don't offer them.Make sure you provide clean water.The water can be put in a bowl.
Step 12: Do you know a possible owner?
Many pigeons have a band around one of their legs.The pigeon's owner will be helped by a band with a number or code on it.If the pigeon is unable to fly back to their owner, you can use this number to help return the bird yourself.The owner of the band is known as A.U.The International Federation C.U. stands for the American Racing Pigeon Union.Individual owners or private clubs may be indicated by the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union.
Step 13: Take the pigeon to a professional.
You will want to deliver the pigeon to someone who can care for it further once you've captured it.The bird can get the care it needs if it is found a wildlife rehabilitation center.The pigeon's owner can be helped by the centers.