The Most Expensive Types Of Pigeons

Pigeons are among the birds that associate with humans, and they can be raised in cages designated for that, and their chicks can be eaten, but some pigeon breeders make them for decoration only.

Pigeons have many types, and they are spread in all countries of the world, and they abound in hot countries.

The most expensive pigeons in the world

Wild pigeons

There are wild species that live freely and do not like cages, and among the most expensive types of wild pigeons is a pigeon called (Victoria), and its size is usually larger than the size of an ordinary pigeon, and it lives in (Papua Guinea), and it does not spread much because it does not multiply in a large way, this species lays once Or twice a year, and does not mate until it reaches the age of two. This species feeds on grains, seeds and crushed fruits. This pigeon loves cold weather and lives in high places.

vanity the Pigeons

Ornamental pigeons are expensive, and the most expensive of these types is called (Abu Fouta) or the Fouta. This type of pigeon is distinguished by its fluffy feathers at its head.

Turkish Pigeons

This pigeon is distinguished by its long beak, and it has feathers on its feet, and the colors of this type of pigeon are (blue, yellow and lemon red), and England is the original home of this type of pigeon, but it is abundant in Turkey , so it was called the Turkish pigeon.

Indian Pigeons

This type of pigeon can fly long distances, and is distinguished by its round body, long beak, and short tail.

There are other types of pigeons such as (puffing, humming, rocking, Belgian, Roman, muftal, Abu glasses, phobia).

Pigeon breeding methods

Pigeons must be raised in a sunny and well-ventilated place, and its owner must build a solid cage for it.

What do pigeons eat?

Pigeons eat many types of grains, for example they eat lentils, millet, white corn, cooked rice, and dry bread.

How many eggs does the Pigeons whiten?

Pigeons lay one or two eggs, and the incubation period ranges from 16-19 days, after which the chick comes out and is called (Zagloul), and pigeons usually lay eggs at all times of the year.

Why raise pigeons?

Breed to participate in races (homing pigeons).
It is raised for show (Tilber), and this type performs acrobatic movements in the air.
Pigeons are raised for decoration, and this type has a beautiful sound and an attractive view.
It is raised for the production of chicks (zaghalil).

There are some species of rare pigeons that are threatened with extinction, such as (green-winged pigeons) due to urban sprawl, the heavy use of pesticides, and cutting forests, which are considered their original habitat. This species lives in South Asia, Malaysia and Australia, and this species is distinguished by its pink head with a yellow ring, its yellow beak, its green wing, and its blue tail.

Pigeons are among the birds least susceptible to disease. Because he enjoys high immunity, and for this reason his breeding is considered feasible for amateur owner