Pigeon Behavior tools: what they help with
These tools help you read your pigeon: temperament quizzes, compatibility checkers for multi-pet homes and guides to what common behaviors usually mean. Most behavior problems start as a mismatch between what a pigeon needs and what it is getting. Spotting that early is far easier than fixing a habit later.
What to know about behavior and temperament for pigeons
Pigeons typically live 10 to 15 years. Pigeons are intelligent, calm and unusually trainable. Kept indoors they need pigeon pants or a dedicated room; kept outdoors they need a predator-proof loft with perches sized so the bird's chest rests on the ledge.
Pigeon quick facts
| Measure | Pigeon |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Adult weight | 0.7–1.1 lb (0.3–0.5 kg) |
| Diet | Granivore |
| Mature at | About 6 months |
| Egg incubation | 17–19 days |
| Clutch size | 2–2 eggs |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
A practical tip
Answer the questions based on what your pigeon does on a normal day, not on its best or worst day. The result will be much more useful.
Other pigeon topics
Pigeon care rarely sits in one box. You may also find these useful: pigeon age tools, pigeon breeding tools, pigeon cost tools and pigeon environment tools. Or see every pigeon tool in one place.
Behavior tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: parrot behavior, budgie behavior, cockatiel behavior and lovebird behavior.