Help & rescueFound a pigeon? What to do, what to feed it, and how to read its ring.
Help & rescue
Finding a pigeon on the ground or in your garden can be a worrying thing, especially if the bird seems tired or confused. In many cases, the pigeon you have found is not wild at all, but a racing or domesticated pigeon that has become lost on its way home.
Help & rescue
If you’ve found a lost pigeon, the two most important things you can provide are water and food. Most lost birds are dehydrated, hungry, and exhausted, even if they don’t show it immediately.
Help & rescue
In this guide, you’ll learn how to read a pigeon ring, what the numbers mean, and how to trace the owner.