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What is the Pigeon Temperature & Humidity Range Checker?
The Pigeon Temperature & Humidity Range Checker checks whether current room temperature and humidity suit pigeons. Getting the environment wrong is one of the fastest ways for an otherwise well-cared-for animal to get sick, many species are far less tolerant of temperature or humidity swings than they appear.
Pigeons generally live 10-15 years when they are well looked after. As a granivore, what a pigeon needs from its diet changes across its life stages. 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. The usual suspects for this species are canker (trichomoniasis), paramyxovirus, coccidiosis, so any noticeable change is worth following up.
Pigeon temperature and humidity chart
| Zone | Target |
|---|---|
| Cool end | 68–73 °F (20–23 °C) |
| Warm end | 73–79 °F (23–26 °C) |
| Basking spot | 80–82 °F (26–28 °C) |
| Night-time | 61–72 °F (16–22 °C) |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
How does the Pigeon Temperature & Humidity Range Checker work?
The safe range is drawn from husbandry references for pigeons, since the right environment varies significantly between species. Use it to know roughly where you stand and what to ask about, not to rule anything in or out on its own.
Factors that matter
- Time of day and season: since ambient conditions can swing more than expected
- Equipment accuracy: a cheap thermometer or hygrometer can be off by several degrees or percentage points
- Placement of the sensor relative to heat sources, drafts, or water
- The specific microclimate needs of the individual species, which can vary even within a similar-looking enclosure
How do you use the Pigeon Temperature & Humidity Range Checker?
- Enter the current humidity
- Answer "Where is the gauge?"
- Pick your ventilation (Low, Moderate, High)
- Press Calculate, then read the result alongside the sources listed below
Worth doing: jot down the date and the result each time. A single number tells you little, but a trend across a few months tells you a lot about your pigeon.
For related questions, see the other environment tools or browse every pigeon tool.
Before you rely on this
Two pigeons with identical numbers on paper can still need different care. Breed or line, body condition, activity level and any existing health conditions all pull the real answer away from the average. If your pigeon has a diagnosed condition, is pregnant, or is very young or very old, treat the figure here as the loosest of guides and let your vet set the actual target.
Sources and references
The formulas, reference ranges and species data behind the Pigeon Temperature & Humidity Range Checker come from these veterinary references, professional bodies and published research.
- University of Florida IFAS ExtensionAquacultureedis.ifas.ufl.edu(opens in a new tab)
- Merck Veterinary ManualReptilesmerckvetmanual.com(opens in a new tab)
- ARAVAssociation of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinariansarav.org(opens in a new tab)
- Merck Veterinary ManualPet Birdsmerckvetmanual.com(opens in a new tab)
- RSPCAAdvice and Welfarerspca.org.uk(opens in a new tab)
- Built on veterinary referencesFormulas and ranges come from veterinary manuals, university research and welfare bodies, listed above for you to check.
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