Ground Pigeon Breeding

Breeding ground pigeons has become a desire for many now because of their love for breeding as a hobby, because pigeons are one of the types of ornamental birds

Some of them raise pigeons as a project that generates additional income or as a basic project to live on

It is one of the types of birds , of which there are many types also that differ in shape and size, and the appropriate ones are chosen for breeding based on the purpose of breeding

Recently, many restaurants that serve stuffed pigeons have begun to spread, which requires more pigeons and facilitates marketing

Who does not like pigeon meat because of its special taste

Pigeon breeding methods

People differ in the method of raising pigeons, depending on the available place for breeding or the capital specified for the establishment of the project.

There are those who raise pigeons in towers called al-Ghaya, which are widespread in the Egyptian countryside
Education on rooftops
Breeding in cages indoors
Ground education

It is worth noting that cages must be used in any type of previous breeding.

There are several types of cages, including iron cages, wooden cages, and plastic cages.

Advantages of raising ground pigeons

Ground education is characterized by the presence of free space for the movement and flight of pigeons.
The ventilation is good and the sun’s rays enter it daily because it helps the vitality of the pigeon.
There must be a cage for each existing pair of pigeons.
There must also be at least an empty cage in case of any injury or disease to any pigeon.
And having enough space to monitor the pigeon.
And there is a place to put the pigeon bathtubs.
And the presence of cereals and dry and wet bread on the ground to facilitate the process of eating, especially Zaghalil.
All types of pigeonscan be raised in this way, unlike the towers, which have specific types
Ease of giving medicines and immunizations to the pigeon

Disadvantages of raising ground pigeons

Frequent and presence of glaucoma (excretion of pigeons) on the ground.
The spread of epidemics and diseases in the event of lack of attention to the cleanliness of the place and the removal of glaucoma and the cleaning of feeders and drinkers and the cleanliness of the pigeon.
He took the pigeon because of his glaucoma because of its mixing with grains, dry and wet bread.
And the presence of some large pigeons in size, thanks to the fact that they can walk from flying due to their large weight.
The entry of some hawks, birds of prey and crows into the ground breeding grounds for pigeons.

Diseases of ground pigeon breeding

The spread of some insects harmful to the pigeons, which cause diseases to the pigeons and thus affect the health of the breeder. Examples of these insects are:

Alfash
pigeon lice
Feather mite
Pigeon flies
lice

Therefore, most educators do not prefer terrestrial education because of its many defects over its advantages.

The rule of spending time in raising pigeons

Shaykh Ibn Baz was asked about this matter, and he issued a fatwa that there is nothing wrong with that as long as you are not distracted by it from obedience to God and performing the obligatory duties.

Also, if this does not cause harm to your neighbors, such as if there is a bad smell coming out of the place of breeding, or some insects that appear as a result of lack of hygiene.