Do not attempt catching pigeons using nets or other equipment when standing on a ladder; this is risky and can result in serious injury. Approaching a flock of captive pigeons at night can cause them to panic and crash into walls and each other as they attempt to escape. This causes injuries and the bird you're trying to catch may be lost in the confusion. Don't catch feral pigeons for pets. They won't adjust well to captivity and will not "home" to your loft. They also startle easily and could cause an accident if you approach them while standing on a ladder. It is best to have perches a little lower so you can reach them without a ladder.igeons cannot harm humans and handling them will not transmit disease. Contact a professional animal removal service for controlling feral pigeons. Lure domestic pigeons with pigeon food. Taming pet pigeons and using a clicker or signal when feeding them simplifies catching them. Don't waste time or risk injury by "baiting" a nesting bird to defend itself. Your goal is catching pigeons without harming them or risking injury.
Pigeons have excellent eyesight and flying ability, but are reluctant to fly in the dark. Whether catching escaped pigeons or catching captive pigeons, they can easily be captured at night. Nesting pigeons will guard their nests and young and attempt to scare you away by pecking and slapping your hands with their wings.
Locate the roosting or nesting place of the pigeons you want to catch. Wait until nightfall. Eliminate all or most artificial lighting near the pigeons, but be mindful of your safety. Wear lightweight gloves for handling the birds, if necessary.
Keep as quiet as possible to avoid startling the birds. Locate the pigeon you want and clasp it in your hands with its wings pressed against its body. Hold the bird firmly, but not tightly. Hold the pigeon against your body and place in pigeon carrier. Cover a wire cage with a towel or blanket to settle the pigeon. Repeat this process for catching additional pigeons.
Catch captive pigeons in a coop or loft using a similar technique. Pigeons establish favorite roosts and nesting areas. Observe your birds in their loft and identify where particular pigeons settle for the night.
Transport captured pigeons to their destination as quickly as possible to avoid injuring them. Do not overcrowd the pet carrier or cage as the pigeons may fight.
Hello. We received the two boxes today with the four Hansenne pigeons. Arrived in excellent condition.
She is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you guys for looking out for me. Can’t say enough about how much I love the bird and birds you have sent me.
Thank you so much, i got the bird! He's so beautiful, pin tail apple body, nice wing :)
Hello there, My name is Mike and live in Az, I had racing pigeons when I was young and now Im not young haha 61, Semi retired and determined to move to a place where I can fly birds again, want to get my grandkids involved. Anyway as a kid I flew some Sions and really enjoyed your website. When Im ready would love to get a few Sions again and see how they do. Any advice for an old newbie? lol
Hey Donnie, Saw your Birds on Ipigeon and must say, those are some Beautiful Heitzmans. They are very true to what I called the real thing. Beautiful Hansennes as well. Take Care, Chuck
Hi
I have placed the pigeon recieved from you recently in a priority express shipment back to you in same box recieved. Bird was beautiful and healthy but we realized it’s nature is such that it needs to fly and be a racing pigeon. We can’t offer that life to it and realize it was a mistake to try this based on our situation
Bird has had not been outside and has been confined indoors in isolation since recieved.
Please give it the home it deserves.
Appreciate the care you took getting it to us!!!
Need some color on my team. Had some sion couple years ago when i had a partner who sick and could not care for his own birds. He liked sions so i bought some from you on pigeonauction.com. We alot of fun his sions against my team .He has since past on. His family called me and thanked me for letting fly with me he really looked forward race day. HE WON EVERY WEEK
Path: https://www.clayhavenfarms.com/pigeons/for-sale
Thank you guys so much for allowing me the opportunity to love these birds.
Thanks again for the most beautiful Pure Paul Sions pigeons ever!! The loft is full of happy sounds from the birds strutting around in their new home. Y’all were so easy to work thru my problems of birds I chose.
Thanks a million times over Pam and Donnie. Your friend Jimi
Good evening
What a surprised New Year’s gift from you guys
I received the very nice young pure white hansennes hen this pm.
I was not aware that you sent her already/
Thanks for sending 12046
I really like her.
Please keep me posted when you have bastins availabe
Wishing you a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Thanks so much
I received the birds this morning.
As I expected, they are all very pretty and healthy.
I need a nice sion cock to pair up with my almost white hen.
I believed, I inquired a white splash white sion cock,
Not sure if he is still available, trying to breed out pure white sions
From your loft.
The Hansenne cock, very handsome, pls keep me posted for a solid
White hen. The hen very beautiful, can’t
Wait what they will yield.
Thanks so much
I’m super stoked for new birds!. Second new loft in Austin Texas. I’m really looking for 4 to 5 pair.