What do you do if you find an abandoned baby pigeon?

If you find a baby pigeon that has been abandoned in its nest, don’t do anything initially, just watch the nest….Finding An Abandoned Pigeon Nestling

1. Return the nestling to the nest.
2. Hand rear the nestling.
3. Take the nestling to your nearest wildlife rehabilitation center.

What is the best food for pigeons?

Green peas are the most suitable protein rich legumes for our pigeons. In addition, the various vitamins are better represented than in other legumes. Green peas have good vitamin B content, and contain vitamin E and carotene . Green peas should form 50\% of the leguminous part of the diet.

What to hand feed 3WK old baby pigeon?

Fresh water (I usually change it twice a day)

How do pigeons feed their babies?

Both male and female pigeons (and doves) produce “crop milk” to feed their young chicks in the nest for the first week of the squabs’ lives. This is a sloughing off of cells in the lining of the crop. After the first week the adults will start feeding seeds and other plant matter to the chicks, softened by retaining it in their crop for a while.

What should you feed a baby dove pigeon?

You can also feed a fledgling pigeon chick crumbles that can be crushed into smaller pieces and mixed with water. These can be purchased at a pet store. In emergency situations, you can feed a fledgling pigeon dog biscuits that have been crushed and softened by mixing with warm water. Do not feed a fledgling milk or bread crumbs.