How is the reproductive capacity of the Lady pigeon? A detailed analysis of its breeding performance

The full name of the Lady pigeon is the Oriental Lady pigeon, also known as the “Turkish Lady pigeon”. It is a foreign ornamental pigeon. As can be roughly guessed from its name, this pigeon originated in Turkey, was introduced to the United Kingdom around 1864, and was brought to our country in the early 20th century. Today it is often kept as an ornamental pigeon. So how is the reproductive capacity of the Lady pigeon?

1. How is the reproductive capacity of the Lady pigeon

The reproductive capacity of the Lady pigeon is not considered poor. Generally, it can mature and begin breeding offspring at 6 months. After successful pairing, it will lay eggs about ten days later. However, the Lady pigeon has a relatively short beak, so the survival rate when raising young pigeons is low. Most pigeon keepers use homing pigeons or meat pigeons instead for incubation.

The Lady pigeon has been domesticated by humans for a very long time. As early as the Greek period, there were records of using pigeons to deliver messages. Today's Lady pigeons have largely lost the seasonal breeding characteristics they had in nature. They will lay eggs and reproduce in both winter and spring. For example, commercial meat pigeons, because they are fed well, can breed eight pairs of young pigeons or more in a year.

2. How to raise Lady pigeons

The Lady pigeon has high ornamental value, saves feed, and has strong disease resistance. It does not require many vaccines; generally, medicinal prevention at specific times is enough. Lady pigeons are also not picky about food and can be fed the same five grains and miscellaneous cereals that people normally eat. In addition, just pay attention to keeping the water clean and the environment clean and dry.

When raising Lady pigeons, you should also observe the pigeons' condition more closely. When the Lady pigeon is happy, it will hold its head high, have bright eyes, raise its head and chest and spread its wings, and even dance in the air. During estrus, the male pigeon follows the female pigeon, bobbing its head up and down, and moves around the female pigeon. If the female pigeon accepts mating, she will spread her wings and drag her tail, or immediately crouch down. When pigeons are startled, they often make calls and flap their wings to fly. When pigeons are sick, they often do not think about food or drink, lack energy, keep their eyes half open and half closed, have fluffy feathers, tuck their heads, and often pass yellow-green loose droppings.

The above is some knowledge about the Lady pigeon. The pigeons released on National Day this year were also a great spectacle. Friends who love pigeons can also raise a few Lady pigeons for viewing.