Sexing Pigeons
Sexing pigeons isn’t as easy as it seems. Although the only true way to tell the sex is by DNA testing, behavior can help tell a lot. Below we have some options for sexing your pigeon.
Nesting Behavior
If you have a bonded pair, you may have noticed that one pigeon nests more at night and the other more so during the day. Typically, the male pigeon will sit on the nest during the day and the females will sit on them at night.
Courting
The male pigeons typically show a lot of courting behavior. They may even do this towards humans if there is no other pigeon around. This involves puffing out their chest, making almost a bowing motion, and a lot of times saying “woo, woo, woo”
Egg Laying
If your pigeon is a female, they eventually should start laying eggs and if bonded with you, may expect you to help out with the nesting duties.
DNA Sexing
Feathers can be used to DNA sex pigeons if you want a definitive answer. Behavior is pretty accurate for sexing pigeons, but is not a guarantee. DNA Sexing is the most accurate method.
