Many years ago, man domesticated the pigeons in order to seek fertilizer and food from them. Because of this, one can now see the feral pigeon everywhere.
Their Habitat
The feral pigeon lives in rocky cliffs just like their ancestors, i.e. the rock doves. The feral pigeon can be spotted on ledges, under the bridges, on window sills and roofs. These birds are highly social. The roost at night and eat during the daytime.
Reproduction
All pigeons who are six months or older can breed. They lay their eggs, generally two at a time, in a self-constructed nest located in a sheltered place. The two eggs are then incubated by the pigeon for 16-18 days. The parent pigeons feed their offspring with pigeon 'milk', these baby pigeons leave their nest after five weeks' time but they are still reliable on their parents for feeding for another week or two. At this stage, their parents can breed once again. Pigeons generally breed for about six times annually. The availability of food is one of the primary factors that determine the population of pigeons.
What do they eat?
The pigeons naturally eat seeds and grains but they also feed on discarded food on the city streets.
Problems caused by them
Urban individuals enjoy feeding birds like pigeons. However, when these birds start to arrive in huge numbers, the real problems start.
Excreta
Pigeon droppings are hideous-looking and they can damage stones and other materials in case of buildings because of the presence of acid. The same on pavements can be slippery when they are fresh. Dead birds, nest material or droppings can cause huge damage when they land on drains and gutters. At times these dead pigeons can also fall into uncovered water tanks, thereby contaminating it completely.
Too much feeding
People like to feed birds, which is not an illegal practice, but it creates health havoc because the rotting food (in huge amounts) can lure mice and rats and if that were to happen then the local Council would have to be contacted.
Driving them away
Pigeon-proof devices can be used on a building to prevent pigeons from resting or nesting there. It is best to call in professionals for this reason so as to ensure that the installation is carried out successfully.
Do they pass on diseases?
Just like humans, pigeons too can transmit diseases, but this happens mostly in case of people who are required to or who loves to come in close contact with these feathery creatures. Nevertheless, in order to avoid such diseases it is advisable to wash hands after coming in contact with the birds or their droppings.
Controlling these pests
Killing birds, their eggs or nests is a practice that is against the law. In case of places where it is legal to destroy such birds, one should use non-lethal methods because it is against the law to kill birds. One can rely on pest control professionals to carry out the lethal pest control methods.
Their Habitat
The feral pigeon lives in rocky cliffs just like their ancestors, i.e. the rock doves. The feral pigeon can be spotted on ledges, under the bridges, on window sills and roofs. These birds are highly social. The roost at night and eat during the daytime.
Reproduction
All pigeons who are six months or older can breed. They lay their eggs, generally two at a time, in a self-constructed nest located in a sheltered place. The two eggs are then incubated by the pigeon for 16-18 days. The parent pigeons feed their offspring with pigeon 'milk', these baby pigeons leave their nest after five weeks' time but they are still reliable on their parents for feeding for another week or two. At this stage, their parents can breed once again. Pigeons generally breed for about six times annually. The availability of food is one of the primary factors that determine the population of pigeons.
What do they eat?
The pigeons naturally eat seeds and grains but they also feed on discarded food on the city streets.
Problems caused by them
Urban individuals enjoy feeding birds like pigeons. However, when these birds start to arrive in huge numbers, the real problems start.
Excreta
Pigeon droppings are hideous-looking and they can damage stones and other materials in case of buildings because of the presence of acid. The same on pavements can be slippery when they are fresh. Dead birds, nest material or droppings can cause huge damage when they land on drains and gutters. At times these dead pigeons can also fall into uncovered water tanks, thereby contaminating it completely.
Too much feeding
People like to feed birds, which is not an illegal practice, but it creates health havoc because the rotting food (in huge amounts) can lure mice and rats and if that were to happen then the local Council would have to be contacted.
Driving them away
Pigeon-proof devices can be used on a building to prevent pigeons from resting or nesting there. It is best to call in professionals for this reason so as to ensure that the installation is carried out successfully.
Do they pass on diseases?
Just like humans, pigeons too can transmit diseases, but this happens mostly in case of people who are required to or who loves to come in close contact with these feathery creatures. Nevertheless, in order to avoid such diseases it is advisable to wash hands after coming in contact with the birds or their droppings.
Controlling these pests
Killing birds, their eggs or nests is a practice that is against the law. In case of places where it is legal to destroy such birds, one should use non-lethal methods because it is against the law to kill birds. One can rely on pest control professionals to carry out the lethal pest control methods.
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