Description
Lifespan: 6 years in wild while in captivity live for up to 15-20 years
The Dragoon Pigeon is a medium-sized species of bird that flies upright and with assurance. The Dragoon Pigeon has a large head and breast, a thick beak that is somewhat blunt, and no gullet. Its ceres are small and delicately interwoven, and its eyes are blood-red in colour. The Dragoon Pigeon can also be recognized by looking at its neck. A Dragoon Pigeon has a medium-sized neck without a gullet.
Black, blue checks, blue bars, grizzlies, red checks, silver bars, silver checks, cream bars, red, white, yellow checks, and yellow are only a few of the breed’s many colors. White, red, blue bar, yellow, dun and blue check are common colors.
Origin/ Habitat
It used to be the most widely kept pigeon breed in the UK.
Behavior
The Dragoon pigeon exhibits a vigilant and alert demeanour. It is lively and typically displays excellent behavior.
As Pet
Housing Requirements
As a breeder, it is crucial that you pay close attention to your pigeon. The following methods are the best for breeding dragoon pigeons:
Make sure they have a secure and cozy place to reside. Allowing your dragoon pigeons to bask in the sun will assist to bring out their cere’s damson tint. You must carefully observe the Dragoon Pigeon’s beak structure as a breeder.
Make sure they eat well to prolong their lives, keep them in good health, and prepare them for mating and producing healthy eggs.
If you have multiple pigeons, give them time to pair up or let them interact with nearby pigeons.
Diet
Seeds are the greatest food to feed this breed. Pigeons get the majority of their nutrition from seeds. Sunflower seeds are among the most widely used seeds for pigeon feeding. However, it is preferable to give your bird a birdseed blend made especially for pigeons.
Fruits and veggies are another item you may feed your pigeon. Additionally, this will enhance their intake of vital vitamins and minerals.
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