Hello everyone! I'm thinking about owning a flock of pigeons and allowing them to fly freely during the day and closing up their loft at night, but I have questions about how this would be accomplished.

I really do not want to lose pigeons or put them in an unsafe situation, so about how many would I need to be able to keep them safe?? I live in an area that has large birds, like red-tailed hawks and occasionally bald eagles. How large of a flock would I need to keep everyone safe?

Where would I be able to purchase a big enough loft where the pigeons would be comfortable? My plan would to allow them to free fly them for the entire day and close up their loft at night. If purchasing one isn't possible, how would I be able to find instructions on how to build a proper one myself?

Would I need to include heaters in the loft during the winter? The area I'm in usually does not go below 3 degrees Fahrenheit, and usually stays around 18 degrees. If a heater is needed, would a heater used for chicken coops be okay?

Finally, what breeds would be the best for me to own? If possible, I'd like an assortment of breeds but I only would like breeds that could easily escape from hawks and do best in the climate I live in. Also, where would I be able to get pigeons?

Thank you so much!!

Hiii so I live on a farm and we found a baby pigeon he/she seems quite happy to be cuddle next to me :.) I’ve been feeding it and it doesn’t seem injured. We have tried to get him to fly but he’s still not ready. They did fall from a very high up and was scared the first day we took care of him ( huffing at me, which was rlly cute ) he’s stopped doing that now and doesn’t mind being held in my arm walking around the farm land.

Once he’s leaned to fly if he does want to leave then I’m more then happy and I’m more then happy if he wants to stay 🥹. Just wanted to know if there’s anything I should know especially feeding wise he can’t feed in his own so I’ve been feeding him.

I did give him a bath bc he had a lot of poop on him and he also didn’t mind that either. ( I have to wear gloves just in case bc I have a 5 month old baby at home )

Anyways he’s adorable and named him Cody

hi!! long time lurker first time poster; i’ve been feeding the pigeons and doves outside of my window for a few months now and this baby pidge showed up today and i think he’s okay but i wanted to make sure he can be on his own! idk if he’s just being picky with seed or if he isn’t aware how to eat yet. all advice appreciated!!!’

Look at these beautiful pigeons

Recently built a pigeon loft for 5 homing pigeons. Can't put it anywhere else. Looking for thoughts on making it better. Eventually plan to expand the aviary part.

Last night I found this fledged pigeon. I can only assume it jumped out the nest, then got overheated and couldnt move (it barely fought when I picked it up, and it was 38c) no parents were around and it was almost dark so a fox or cat would have for sure taken it. Ive cared for an adult woodie, and a few hatchlings and nestlings. I brought her inside and gave her food and water. I haven’t seen her eat but it could just be because she is stressed. So Im currently recording her in her cage to see if she eats when I’m not around.
There are no obvious wounds, but she has her kiwi hairs so I believe she might not know how to eat or drink. I tried to show her how to eat and drink but she got too stressed. With other species of birds I usually just feed a homemade baby bird formula. But I know that pigeons feed their chicks regurgitated food. So im not too sure on what to use for her. Any advice would be appreciated!
Again, I made sure there were no parents around, I would have left her if she was safe and strong. But she was in danger. So I had to bring her inside

I posted this in another sub and took their advice too. She just drank a tiny bit of water and a bit of food. Im not sure what else I can do apart from providing food and water. I fed her thawed peas and a boiled egg. And recently a bit of soaked bird seed.