How to Make Pigeon Feed

Pigeons can be annoying to some people, but to others they make great little pets to keep around. If you enjoy having pigeons around as pets, you probably wonder what type of food is best for them. Pigeon food is easy to make and will last a long time if properly stored.

• Purchase a plastic container that will be appropriate to store pigeon feed. Make sure the top of the container is easy to pour and will not allow too much feed to come out at once.

• Search for ingredients such as cowpeas, yellow corn, barley oats, Canadian peas and popcorn. All these ingredients are great to make pigeon food. Depending upon the area you live, some ingredients may be easier to find than others. You can check at your local pet store or animal feed store in your community.

• Keep your pigeon food at least 20 percent protein. You want to make sure you pigeons are getting nutrients that will keep them healthy. Make sure your pigeon food has a small amount of fiber in it as well. It is important to keep the food easy on the pigeons stomach, because most birds have trouble digesting certain foods.

• Mix all the ingredients that you will use to create your pigeon food in the plastic container. Make sure to store the food in a cool and dry place. You do not want to expose the food to moisture this will allow bacteria to grow on it, which could possibly make your pigeons sick.