Nutrition
These are some pigeon seed blends we recommend (in no particular order). There are many other comparable pigeon seed blends available as well, both online and at local farm supply stores:
Sindy’s Pigeon Service Protein Booster with Superfoods
Foy’s Pet Supplies Breeder Conditioner No Corn
Versele-Laga Classic Pigeon Food Blends 15% No Corn
Des Moines Breeder Pigeon Mix (15%)
We also recommend ordering this avian multivitamin to sprinkle into their food:
Zoo Med Laboratories Avian Plus Bird Vitamins
We also recommend offering what’s called “red pigeon grit” in a small separate dish apart from the seed dish, as it’s an important mineral supplement. These are good quality, safe brands of red pigeon grit:
Sindy’s Pigeon Service Red Pigeon Grit Fortified With Calcium and Minerals
Foy’s Pet Supplies Red Pigeon Grit
If you are looking at other brands of red pigeon grit, please make sure salt is as low on the ingredients list as possible (NOT one of the first 5 ingredients). Avoid items such as “Kaytee Hi-Calcium Grit for Small Birds,” as they are too high in salt. Avoid oyster shell grit labeled for chickens, as the pieces are too large.
If you have an egg-laying lady, it will be extremely important to put this liquid calcium supplement in their water (it is safe to put this in communal water shared by all your pigeons):
Morning Bird Calcium Plus Liquid
Additionally, it’s also very important for them to have a full spectrum light bulb attached to the top of their cage (not down on the side where it could shine into the eyes), to help them metabolize Vit D. This is a good example: