Analysis of the Prospects and Farming Techniques for Pigeon Breeding in 2020

Pigeons are birds widely raised all over the world, mainly including carrier pigeons and meat pigeons. The ones often seen on the dining table are meat pigeons, whose flesh is delicious and tender, and many people love to eat them. So, how are the prospects for pigeon breeding in 2020? What are the farming techniques?

1. How are the prospects for pigeon breeding in 2020?

1. Nutritional value

Pigeon meat is a high-protein, low-fat food, with a protein content of 24.47%. At the same weight, its content of minerals such as calcium, iron and copper, as well as vitamins A, B and E, is higher than that of chicken, fish, beef and mutton. Pigeon liver contains the best choline, which can help the human body make good use of cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis. Pigeon meat is rich in pantothenic acid, which can prevent hair loss and graying, and is also rich in chondroitin sulfate, which can increase skin elasticity, improve blood circulation and speed up wound healing. In addition, its fat content is only 0.3%, lower than other meats, making it an ideal food for humans. Pigeon eggs are called “animal ginseng” and are rich in protein.

2. Cost and profit

Counting from when the female pigeon lays eggs, it takes only 17 to 18 days of incubation, and the squabs can be sold after 24 days of brooding. Its raising period is relatively short and its growth is relatively fast, with body weight reaching 500 to 700 grams at 25 to 30 days of age. Taking each pair of breeding pigeons producing 6 pairs per year as an example, at the average market purchase price, after deducting feed costs, medicine costs and management fees, raising a pair of breeding pigeons can yield a profit of 100 to 150 yuan per year. If the squabs are selected and bred, and sold as reserve breeding pigeons at 2 to 5 months of age, the profit is even greater. Moreover, the market price has shown no downward trend, so the prospects for pigeon breeding in 2020 remain considerable.

2. What are the pigeon farming techniques?

1. Farm site

Pigeons are timid, so a relatively quiet place with convenient transportation and a water source should be chosen. Generally, cage farming is chosen, and simple greenhouse farming can also be used to create a certain activity space for them, enhancing their physique and reducing the occurrence of diseases. Simple greenhouse farming can also save farming costs. However, the surroundings should be enclosed to prevent pigeons from flying away.

2. Seed selection

To achieve a high survival rate and good commercial quality in meat pigeon farming, seed selection is crucial, and it is also one of the ways to increase profit. Good meat pigeon breeds not only have more meat and a larger body size, but if used as breeding pigeons, they must also have strong disease resistance and strong reproductive capacity. Breeding pigeons should not be too heavy. During the farming process, screening work should be done well, corresponding records should be kept, and excellent breeding pigeons should be selected.

3. Feeding

The feed is mainly miscellaneous grains, with each adult pigeon fed about 50 grams per day, and this can be appropriately increased during training. At least two kinds of feed should be selected and mixed for feeding, such as wheat, corn, sorghum and peas. Feed twice a day, once at around seven in the morning and once at around four thirty in the afternoon. The morning feeding amount accounts for 1/3 of the daily ration, and the afternoon feeding amount accounts for 2/3 of the daily ration. It is also necessary to ensure the feed is fresh and clean.

4. Daily management

Usually, attention should be paid to maintaining the hygiene of the pigeon house, the cages need to be cleaned once a day, and the farming site should be disinfected once every half month. In addition, daily inspections should be made for sick pigeons, and if any are found, they must be isolated immediately.

The prospects for pigeon breeding in 2020 are still quite good. It is better to raise meat pigeons, because their market sales are good, farming is simple, and growth is fast, but a stable market outlet must be found before breeding.