It can be wonderful to raise pigeons, or “squabs,” as they are often called when they are babies. Whether you have come across an injured or even a deserted baby pigeon that you want to help or otherwise, you are slightly curious about how best to care for one, you will need to fully understand how you could feed the bird to the best of your ability. In this blog post, we will learn vital information about being a rescuer or a bird lover and proper care of baby pigeon food, shelter, and care.

Why Would You Need to Care for a Baby Pigeon?

There are several reasons why a baby pigeon might need human intervention:

• Fallen from the nest: Pigeons hatching babies may leave their nests and must be fully developed or grown muscular enough to fly.
• Injured or sick: Any squab might be attacked by a predator, run over by a car, or ill.
• Abandoned by parents: Sometimes, pigeons leave for their young when they are sick or weak or the parents feel the nest is in danger.

Bab pigeons should be rescued and taken care of with some precaution because if the bird is not rescued and taken care of properly, it may end up dead. Here are some tips that may help if somebody has just got a new bird and wishes to give them the best care possible.

Step-by-Step Guide to Caring for Baby Pigeons

1. Assess the Situation

The process of rescuing a baby pigeon begins with the first of three steps: identifying the bird’s state. Does she need a vet? Is she sick? Is she hungry, thirsty, or just cold?

• If the pigeon looks healthy but small and has not yet learned to fly, it is best to leave it where it was or put it in a location familiar to the parents. Stand at a distance to ensure the parents come back.
• You should be captured and released to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or a vet if the pigeon is sick or injured. For instance, if it gets wound, it will need medical attention if it is on its wing or leg.
• If the pigeonsare diagnosed with any diseases, they should immediately lead to a professional for the necessary treatment.

2. Provide Warmth

Temperature differences impact baby pigeons and how they grow especially young ones. It is recommended that newborn pigeons always be reared in a warmer environment.

• If it has been put indoors, the baby pigeon should be placed in a small box or a new shoe box, and cradle, the baby pigeon should have soft towels, tissue, or fabric to hold and warm it up.
• The room that the patient is in should be war,m at least 85-90 °F ( 29-32°C ) for at least the first days of the fungal treatment. To warm the bird, use a heat lamp or a heating pad on low, but do not do this.
• Do not put the bird in direct sunlight because it will become too hot, and the already weak pigeon will become dizzy.

3. Feed the Baby Pigeon

Fooding is another aspect that requires lots of care and attention in preparation for baby pigeons. In their infancy, the pigeons fully depend on these two foods- the special pigeon’s pigeons are richer in protein and fats. Since you are a caregiver, you will have to prepare this diet. You can use the special pigeon formula to feed very young squabs that are a week old. Do not attempt to feed a baby pigeon cow milk or formula given to human babies as it is poisonous to pigeons. 

• For the squabs that are a little older, you can start giving them soft food, such as soaked bird seeds or mashed vegetables. 
• During feeding, keep it with a syringe or an eyedropper during the fall. Be very careful not to pressure-feed, as this can lead to the child choking or even aspirating foods into the lungs.

4. Proper Feeding Technique

• Frequency: A baby pigeon must be given something to eat every 2 to  3 hours during the day and at night up to the first weeks. When the children are slightly older, they are fed less often.
• Amount: Feed small amounts at a time. If the amount of food offered is too much, the situation becomes aspiration, and if little is provided, it results in malnutrition. In every case, ensure the squab’s crop or the storage area in its throat is not too full but can hold a small quantity of feed.
• Hydration: Ensure you feed the baby pigeon food rich in operational water, which should also be provided. You can try a shallow bowl, but use something other than this where the pigeon can fall in and around and drown or the Bird’s Health.

The best sign indicator of Aon’s health is its weight. If it is becoming, it indicates that it feeds well. If it is not starving or looks weak, you should get someone to the vet.

Some signs that the pigeon might be sick include:

• Loss of appetite
• Licking the surface and staying in a corner
• Abnormal droppings
• Difficulty breathing

If you see any of them, you should seek the services of a wildlife rehabilitator or an avian veterinarian.

The Bottom Line Is

It must, however, be remembered that providing care for a baby pigeon can be rewarding, not to mention time-consuming and knowledgeful. When you are involved in either the rescue of a squab or the rearing of one that was dumped, these general steps will go a long way in making the pigeon a healthy, productive bird.

Again, please feel free to contact us if you are ever in doubt about the procedures involved in the pigeon treatments or if the pigeons appear unhealthy. If raised properly, your baby pigeon will quickly and efficiently develop into an adult pigeon ready to fly with the rest of the birds in the sky!