Iranian Pigeons Are the World’s Most Stressful Pet Pigeons are not typically the type of pet you would consider stressful, but in Iran, that changed last year.
Iranian Pigeons are now the world’s most stressful pets. Ever since a Supreme Court ruling was made to ban all pigeon coops, these doves have become more valuable and subsequently more difficult to keep alive.
Iranian Pigeons Characteristics
Iranian Pigeons are not the most beautiful animal on earth (not by far) with their nearly bald heads and extremely long snouts.
Their necks are incredibly long, and they have huge, wide nostrils that seem to sprout from the top of their noses like feathers.
They also have an extremely long, thin beak. Although they look odd, they are pretty cute, especially when they move around as fast as they do.
Origin of Iranian Pigeons
Iranian Pigeons are native to Iran, but they originally came from the Middle East. Humans first domesticated pigeons around 5000 BC, according to historical texts.
The earliest known reference to pigeons was in the book Zend Avesta, or old Persian texts.
Housing& Feeding Iranian Pigeons
House
your Pigeon is in a closed cage with a wire mesh at least 5/16 thick. Although the cell should not have a lot of height, it should be about 3 to 4 feet high for your pet to feel comfortable.
When choosing a cage for your bird, make sure you choose one that has been designed specifically for birds because they can get hurt easily in an unsuitable home.
Food
Food is an essential part of your bird’s diet. Your Pigeon’s daily diet should consist of many different vegetables, fruits, and nuts, but it should never be too high in fats such as seeds.
Pigeons are omnivorous and will eat almost anything edible passed to them. Pets require a special diet because they are much lower on the food chain than other animals.
Pigeons can eat almost anything, including seeds, grains, and weeds like grass, apples, and potatoes.
Farming BeneFit of Iranian Pigeons
Here are 10 Tips For Farming Benefit
1. Watering and Fertilizing
Water your pigeons daily. If possible, you should water your pigeons once every night with a hose to help keep the area around them moist. You can also fertilize the grasses you feed your Pigeon by applying manure or compost to them.
2. Feeding Your Pigeon
You will need to feed your Pigeon twice a day, once in the morning and then again in the evening because they will always be hungry during the daytime hours.
You should also offer a snack before and after you feed them but only offer them small amounts at a time. For example, you can give your Pigeon an apple or pear. Then if they are hungry again soon, you can give them more food.
3. Breeding
When breeding Persian Pigeons, you should separate the male and female to prevent any fighting between the birds by allowing at least a 3-foot space between them in your coop.
4. Diseases
The most common illness that your Pigeon can catch is a respiratory infection, which can be fatal. This is why it’s essential to get an annual medical check-up for your Pigeon, just in case.
5. Predators
There are many predators of the Pigeon, including hawks and even humans, that may shoot at them or chase them from trees. Although they can be affected by various diseases, they are not subject to any changes in the environment.
6. Migration
Persian Pigeons will migrate south for the colder months and north for the warmer months.
7. Eggs
The eggs of a female pigeon are laid in the early summer and hatch about 2 weeks later when temperatures reach about 80 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2 weeks.
8. Predators
Pigeons are also prey for numerous predators, including hawks and snakes. They can also be seen being eaten by rats and other animals in the wild.
9. Behavior
Pigeons are very social birds and are extremely intelligent. Although they aren’t as fast as their counterparts, the racing pigeons can still be very fast when they choose to fly in the direction of danger or towards food.
10. Racing
Pigeons are a prevalent racing bird, and it’s believed that they were the first animals to have been used for races.
Conclusion
Iranian pigeons are beneficial animals in Iran. The Iranian pigeon race is one of the essential sources of entertainment and recreation for Iranians.
They have been raised and bred in Iran for their meat and eggs, as well as some less common uses like their feathers and dung (for fertilizer).
Although there is a population decline in the wild, pigeons are needed by Iranian people because they live to extreme old age and are an essential part of Iranian culture. Thank you for reading this article.
