I'm thinking of hand raising a pigeon and I might be able to get an egg from a friend of mine the next time I go to CA. As far as an incubation source goes I have an adjustable desk lamp with a 20 watt bulb that gets to be about 90 degrees. Would this be warm enough to incubate a pigeon egg or would it be too low?
I'm also concerned it would be too warm and accidentally 'cook' the egg. But if anyone can give me a good answer that'd help. But would the temp cause a problem or not?
would like advice, thanks!
2007-01-20 12:51:51 · 10 answers · asked by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Typically I'm only in california for 2 or 3 days and it takes 18 days for a pigoen to hatch. Just so you know.
2007-01-20 13:27:33 · update #1
Typically I'm only in california for 2 or 3 days and it takes 18 days for a pigoen to hatch. Just so you know.
2007-01-20 13:27:56 · update #2
90 degrees is fineThe ideal temerature is that of the bird . about 100 F and turned regularly. Why not let the birds do it and then hand feed the chick from about the 3rd day?
2007-01-20 13:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would not incubate an egg. Either wait for the egg to hatch and the chick to be weaned, or if you really want the job of hand raising a bird, then purchase a commercial incubator.
BTW, chicks eat every 1-2 hours in the beginning. Skipping a meal means death. Improperly mixed formula or feeding incorrectly also means death.
2007-01-21 16:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by Christie D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u want to raise pigeons,there are several kinds beside the wild ones. There are pet stores who deal in these kinds.Tiplets are great for a beginner! They r high flying tiplets & they do acrobatics while flying.There are fan-tails that don't fly and there are homing pigeons a large,large sport in Belgum where they race them threw pigeon clubs for big money! It is done in the US but not as popular as Europe.Tiplets r fun as they will do back-flips and stunts as they fly.Of course U have the ones raised to eat.But if you can contact a pet shop that deals in pigeons it will be a better start for u.As for the egg what about travel time to home the egg could die on you. Start your own coop and find there is so much to learn you will have great fun and look forward to adventure in traing.I don't know web sites or club names,but I'm sure it can be found at dept. of ag. or research.My step-father raised them his entire life. As kids we learned alot from him as certain things also apply to other animals as well as pigeons.By getting a M&F you will have all the eggs & babies you want and you can grow your flock as big or small as u want.Racing homers in the US has died over the years and is making a small comeback.Homers evolved from the carrier pigeon.
2007-01-25 22:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the temp should be kept at 100 degrees F, but it shouldn't waver more than half a degree. i suggest an enclosed incubator in which you can control the temperature.
2007-01-26 21:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jezca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes- it has to be a least100 degrees that is a about a 30 dollar incubate
2007-01-20 20:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by upforitupforitupforitupforitru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait till it hatches to be on the safew side
2007-01-24 19:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you know how many diseases pigeons carry????
pic a bird that has had its shot or shots and that had its paper that says it isnt carring any thing that could perhaps make you deathly sick.. duah
2007-01-27 05:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by Island Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winged wisdom pet bird magazine on line or Birdboard.com on line will have articals on this.
2007-01-27 00:37:14 · answer #8 · answered by icruiseon2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why cant you wait until it hatches, until you take it home?
2007-01-20 20:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pigeons are already where u live. they are filthy and don't need interior homes. gross
2007-01-25 16:12:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋